{"id":"freeradius-freeradius-server","name":"freeradius-server","af_score":26.8,"security_score":57.2,"reliability_score":35.0,"what_it_does":"FreeRADIUS server implementation for running AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) for network access, typically used with 802.1X, VPN, and other RADIUS-capable clients. Provides pluggable modules (e.g., SQL/LDAP/files) and supports standard RADIUS protocols.","best_when":"You need standards-based RADIUS AAA in a self-hosted/on-prem environment with configurable backends and network-device integration.","avoid_when":"You cannot operate and secure a network-facing service, or you need a turnkey managed AAA offering without tuning/maintenance.","last_evaluated":"2026-03-30T13:41:12.959565+00:00","has_mcp":false,"has_api":false,"auth_methods":["RADIUS (server-side)","Shared secret between RADIUS client and server (per client)"],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["Configuration-driven behavior: success depends heavily on correct realm/module/policy configuration rather than simple API calls.","Testing and troubleshooting are protocol/crypto/policy sensitive (RADIUS ports, firewalling, shared secrets, and module settings).","As a network server, automation/agents must manage service lifecycle and validate logs/config changes safely."],"error_quality":0.0}