Genian NAC vs TCPWave: Side-by-Side Comparison (2026)

Genian NAC: NAC solution enforcing real-time access control based on device posture. built by Genians. Core capabilities include Real-time Layer 2-based network device monitoring and classification, Device Platform Intelligence (DPI) with CVE, EOL, and EOS risk data, Multi-layered access control (802.1x, DHCP, ARP, TCP reset, inline enforcement)..

TCPWave: AI-powered DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and ADC management platform. built by TCPWave. Core capabilities include DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) for on-premises and cloud environments, Web Application Firewall (WAF) management, Server Load Balancing (SLB) and Global/Wide-Area Load Balancing (GSLB)..

Both serve the Network Access Control market but differ in approach, feature depth, and target audience.

Genian NAC differentiates with Real-time Layer 2-based network device monitoring and classification, Device Platform Intelligence (DPI) with CVE, EOL, and EOS risk data, Multi-layered access control (802.1x, DHCP, ARP, TCP reset, inline enforcement). TCPWave differentiates with DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) for on-premises and cloud environments, Web Application Firewall (WAF) management, Server Load Balancing (SLB) and Global/Wide-Area Load Balancing (GSLB).

Genian NAC is developed by Genians. TCPWave is developed by TCPWave. Vendor maturity, funding stage, and team size can be important factors when evaluating long-term viability and support quality.

Genian NAC integrates with Active Directory, Google G-Suite, SAML, SNMP, Webhook and 1 more. TCPWave integrates with Microsoft DNS, Microsoft DHCP. Check integration compatibility with your existing security stack before deciding.

Genian NAC and TCPWave serve similar Network Access Control use cases: both are Network Access Control tools, both cover Network Monitoring. Review the feature comparison above to determine which fits your requirements.