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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiToken and Thales Authenticators based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Authentication Systems solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiToken vs. Thales Authenticators Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The solution is pretty solid.""The integrated Fortinet security with the app that allows you to easily do the two-factor authentication is most valuable.""The product provides secure access to our internal server.""Its ease of use is most valuable. It is simple to use and can be deployed out-of-the-box. It is quite a mature product with all the required features.""I believe FortiToken is the simplest to implement.""Its ease of installation is most valuable. It took me five minutes, and it was up and running. It didn't take me that long. The installation on the cell phones is pretty simple.""The initial setup is easy. You receive a QR code via email, scan it, and add it. No complicated procedures involved.""One of the product's most valuable features is its ease of use."

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"I like how the solution allows me to support different types of hardware tokens and integrate with OTP.""Scalable and stable.""The most valuable feature of SafeNet Authentication Manager is authentication.""The technical support services are good.""We use this solution to log into virtual machines like VMware and VMware Horizon."

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Cons
"The solution could introduce a mobile application instead of a physical product.""I would like to see if FortiToken can integrate with Office 365 mail to support the same two-factor authentication experience that I have with ESET. With ESET, when a user logs in, they are easily directed to the ESET authentication page, where they are prompted to enter their OTP after supplying their username and password. I understand from support that FortiToken cannot do this with email integration. That's why I opted for ESET.""I would like to see complete OAuth support. Also, if they can support it from a SaaS (Software as a Service) or cloud platform, that would be great.""The solution comes with two firewalls as a bundle. In that bundle, most of the individual users can be assigned to mobile users. However, in cases of technical difficulties, users may accidentally remove the mobile application. In normal scenarios, we get back to the activation key and assign it again.""You need your mobile just to enroll the tokens, and sometimes, it's difficult to use for someone who is not knowledgeable""They could enhance synchronization with mobile applications, and addressing minor issues with authentication could further improve user experience.""The tool could be a little cheaper.""Fortinet FortiToken should improve its push notifications."

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"The problem with SafeNet is that it's not integrated with Microsoft 365.""Lacks integration with other platforms.""The solution should allow for support of multi-tenant architecture.""The stability could improve.""The product could be improved by adding more features for sending tokens via SMS or phone calls."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It is included as part of our firewall license."
  • "Overall, it's cheaper than other solutions. Of course, we evaluated it five years back, and I haven't checked to see its current market position, but one reason we adopted FortiToken is its lower cost of ownership relative to other solutions we evaluated."
  • "I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten. We purchased the solution at a reasonable price in 2019."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is the cheapest, and ten is the highest, I rate the pricing an eight."
  • "The solution’s price is good."
  • "Fortinet FortiToken is not an expensive solution."
  • "The pricing is not very high, so I'd rate it around six out of ten, where one is high and ten is low."
  • "From an Indian perspective, it's definitely costlier."
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  • "There is an annual licensing fee."
  • "Thales is more expensive than its competitors."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution is simple and similar to Google Authenticator. It follows time-based authentication. We use it for hardware and software in one environment. The tool offers simple and fast authentication… more »
    Top Answer:Fortinet FortiToken should improve its push notifications.
    Top Answer:We use the product for multifactor authentication.
    Top Answer:We use this solution to log into virtual machines like VMware and VMware Horizon.
    Top Answer:The problem with SafeNet is that it's not integrated with Microsoft 365. That was the breaking point for us. The security is a little bit redundant because if you have already unlocked your phone… more »
    Top Answer:We use this solution to log into virtual machines like VMware and VMware Horizon. The solution is deployed on a hybrid cloud.
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    Also Known As
    Gemalto Ezio, Ezio, Gemalto Authenticators, SafeNet Authentication Manager
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    Overview

    As we've seen, passwords alone don't keep unwanted guests out of your network. Password-only authentication has led to security breaches, malware infections, and policy violations. With two-factor authentication, a password is used along with a security token and authentication server to provide far better security.  Authorized employees can remotely access company resources safely using a variety of devices, ranging from lpatops to mobile phones.

    Offering the broadest range of authentication methods and form factors, Thales allows customers to address numerous use cases, assurance levels, and threat vectors with unified, centrally managed policies—managed from one authentication back end delivered in the cloud or on premise.

    Sample Customers
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider23%
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Engineering Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business57%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise19%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise66%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiToken vs. Thales Authenticators
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiToken vs. Thales Authenticators and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Fortinet FortiToken is ranked 4th in Authentication Systems with 21 reviews while Thales Authenticators is ranked 14th in Authentication Systems with 5 reviews. Fortinet FortiToken is rated 8.4, while Thales Authenticators is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiToken writes "A stable and scalable solution that provides an affordable and perpetual license". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Thales Authenticators writes "Has an easy-to-use management interface and a straightforward initial setup process ". Fortinet FortiToken is most compared with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, Microsoft Entra ID, Cisco Duo, Yubico YubiKey and VMware Identity Manager, whereas Thales Authenticators is most compared with Yubico YubiKey, Microsoft Entra ID, Cisco Duo, Utimaco SecurityServer and Secret Double Octopus. See our Fortinet FortiToken vs. Thales Authenticators report.

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