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 is the broader WiFi platform: it delivers passwordless staff WiFi through cloud RADIUS, iPSK, certificate onboarding and Passpoint/OpenRoaming, and adds guest WiFi, multi-tenant networks, footfall analytics and marketing automation that Foxpass does not carry. Foxpass secures access; Purple runs the whole WiFi experience.
Last fact-checked 2026-06-15. Foxpass: cloud-hosted RADIUS, LDAP and PKI for IT and DevOps 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, footfall analytics and marketing in one platform, including multi-site and multi-tenant venues.
Best for Foxpass
IT and DevOps teams that 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product surface | Guest, staff and multi-tenant WiFi, captive portal, analytics, marketing automation | Cloud RADIUS, cloud LDAP, cloud PKI, SSH key management |
| Cloud RADIUS | Yes, replaces on-prem FreeRADIUS, NPS or Cisco ISE | Yes, cloud RADIUS in every plan |
| 802.1X WiFi auth | EAP-TLS and PEAP against your IdP, plus iPSK | EAP-TTLS (Standard) and EAP-TLS (Advanced) |
| Passwordless / certificate-based | iPSK, managed PKI, certificate onboarding, Passpoint/OpenRoaming | Cloud PKI and EAP-TLS on the Advanced tier |
| iPSK (Identity PSK) | Yes - first-class product, powers Multi-Tenant WiFi | Not offered - per-user/per-device certificates instead |
| Guest WiFi & captive portal | Full guest platform with branded portal, analytics and marketing | Not offered (identity and access oriented) |
| IdP integrations | Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, SAML, LDAP | Google Workspace, Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, AD, M365 |
| Server / SSH access A Foxpass strength for technical teams. | Not a focus | SSH key management and sudo governance |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, Cyber Essentials, B Corp | ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR (helps with HIPAA; not a Business Associate) |
When Purple is the right call
Purple wins when WiFi is the centre of the requirement and you need staff and guest covered by one system. Beyond passwordless staff authentication via cloud RADIUS, iPSK and certificate onboarding, Purple adds guest WiFi data capture, Passpoint/OpenRoaming auto-connect, footfall analytics and marketing automation, plus multi-tenant support for venues that host many organisations or sites - none of which Foxpass offers. The proof is in the outcomes: a 57x return at Harrods and 463% at Avanti West Coast, across 80,000+ venues. For a team that thinks in terms of the WiFi experience end to end, Purple is the more complete platform.
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 - a different job from guest engagement, where Purple leads.
Frequently asked
Is Foxpass a WiFi platform?
No. Foxpass is a cloud RADIUS, LDAP and PKI service for identity-based access across WiFi, VPN and servers, oriented to IT and DevOps teams. It does not offer a captive portal, guest WiFi, footfall analytics or marketing - the areas Purple covers.
Do both support passwordless, certificate-based WiFi?
Yes. Purple offers certificate onboarding, iPSK and managed PKI. Foxpass offers EAP-TLS with Cloud PKI on its Advanced tier, plus a standalone Cloud PKI option. Purple adds iPSK, which Foxpass does not.
Which identity providers do they integrate with?
Both work with major IdPs. Purple authenticates against Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace and JumpCloud. Foxpass syncs with Google Workspace, Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
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