Purple vs Foxpass
Foxpass, now part of Splashtop, is a cloud-hosted RADIUS, LDAP and PKI service that gives IT and DevOps teams identity-based access to WiFi, VPN and servers, syncing with directories like Google Workspace, Okta and Entra ID. Purple delivers passwordless staff WiFi through cloud RADIUS-as-a-Service, iPSK, certificate-based onboarding and Passpoint/OpenRoaming, all inside a broader platform that also covers guest WiFi, multi-tenant deployments, analytics and marketing.
Last fact-checked 2026-06-05. Foxpass: A cloud-hosted RADIUS, LDAP and PKI service for IT teams (now part of Splashtop), giving identity-based access to WiFi, VPN and servers..
Best for Purple
Organisations that want passwordless, certificate-based staff WiFi alongside guest WiFi, analytics and marketing in one platform, including multi-site and multi-tenant venues.
Best for Foxpass
IT and DevOps teams who want a cloud-hosted RADIUS, LDAP and PKI layer to control access across WiFi, VPN and servers, with directory sync and SSH key management.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Purple | Foxpass |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud RADIUS | Yes, replaces on-prem FreeRADIUS, NPS or Cisco ISE | Yes, cloud RADIUS included in every plan |
| LDAP / cloud directory | Authenticates against your existing IdP | Yes, cloud LDAP directory with TLS/SSL |
| 802.1X WiFi auth | EAP-TLS and PEAP against your IdP | EAP-TTLS (Standard) and EAP-TLS (Advanced) |
| Passwordless / certificate-based | iPSK, managed PKI, certificate onboarding | Cloud PKI and EAP-TLS on the Advanced tier |
| IdP integrations | Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace | Google Workspace, Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, AD, M365 |
| Guest WiFi | Full guest platform with analytics and marketing | Not a stated focus (identity/access oriented) |
| Server / SSH access A Foxpass strength for technical teams. | Not a focus | SSH key management and sudo governance (add-on) |
When Purple is the right call
Purple wins when WiFi is the centre of the requirement and you need both staff and guest covered by one system. Beyond passwordless staff authentication via cloud RADIUS, iPSK and certificate-based onboarding, Purple adds guest WiFi capture, Passpoint/OpenRoaming auto-connect, visitor analytics and marketing, plus multi-tenant support for venues that host many organisations or sites. For a team that thinks in terms of the WiFi experience end to end, Purple is the more complete fit.
When Foxpass is the right call
Foxpass wins when the priority is a cloud identity and access layer for a technical team, not a WiFi platform. It bundles cloud RADIUS, cloud LDAP and managed PKI with directory sync across Google Workspace, Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin and Active Directory, and extends to VPN and server access with SSH key management and sudo governance. With RadSec support, a full API and MDM integrations, Foxpass suits IT and DevOps teams who want one service governing access across WiFi, VPN and machines.
Frequently asked
Is Foxpass a WiFi platform?
Foxpass is a cloud RADIUS, LDAP and PKI service for identity-based access across WiFi, VPN and servers. It is oriented to IT and DevOps teams rather than being a full guest-and-staff WiFi platform.
Do both support passwordless, certificate-based WiFi?
Yes. Purple offers certificate-based onboarding, iPSK and managed PKI. Foxpass offers EAP-TLS with Cloud PKI on its Advanced tier, plus a standalone Cloud PKI option.
Which identity providers do they integrate with?
Both work with major IdPs. Purple authenticates against Entra ID, Okta and Google Workspace. Foxpass syncs with Google Workspace, Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
Where Purple beats Foxpass
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See Purple running on your infrastructure
Purple deploys as a cloud overlay on your existing access points — Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Juniper Mist, Meraki, Ubiquiti. No hardware swap, live in weeks.