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Acuant IDscan vs Thales Authenticators comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Acuant IDscan
Ranking in Authentication Systems
69th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Thales Authenticators
Ranking in Authentication Systems
17th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Acuant IDscan is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Thales Authenticators is 2.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

Shrikant Sutar - PeerSpot reviewer
Good authentication features with helpful technical support
It is a great solution for authentication We need instructions or a manual for users with details on things like how to scan. It should also be a user-friendly manual. We have been using Acuant IDscan for more than six months. It is deployed on-premises. It is a stable product.  It is not…
Gustavo Merighi - PeerSpot reviewer
Has an easy-to-use management interface and a straightforward initial setup process
Our primary use cases include multifactor authentication for VPN connections and access to security tools like jump servers and firewalls. We also use it to enhance security measures in an enterprise environment The most valuable feature is the YAML 2.0 integration. It has an easy-to-use…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a great solution for authentication."
"The most valuable feature of SafeNet Authentication Manager is authentication."
"I like how the solution allows me to support different types of hardware tokens and integrate with OTP."
"Scalable and stable."
"The technical support services are good."
"We use this solution to log into virtual machines like VMware and VMware Horizon."
"One valuable feature is Thales' ability to provide off-site tokens."
 

Cons

"We need instructions or a manual for users with details on things like how to scan."
"The problem with SafeNet is that it's not integrated with Microsoft 365."
"We faced issues due to slow ticket responses, which improved over time."
"The stability could improve."
"Lacks integration with other platforms."
"The solution should allow for support of multi-tenant architecture."
"The product could be improved by adding more features for sending tokens via SMS or phone calls."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There is an annual licensing fee."
"Thales is more expensive than its competitors."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

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What needs improvement with Thales Authenticators?
Currently, the solution fulfills our requirements. We are very satisfied with its features, and do not have any specific ideas for improvement right now. Perhaps, in the future, three-factor authen...
What is your primary use case for Thales Authenticators?
Our employees, whether working on-site or remotely, use Thales Authenticators for two-factor authentication to log in to their laptops or PCs. This is our primary use case.
What advice do you have for others considering Thales Authenticators?
From our past years of experience, the solution is very smooth, and we have had a good experience with it. We would definitely recommend Thales to others for its reliability and features. I'd rate ...
 

Also Known As

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Gemalto Ezio, Ezio, Gemalto Authenticators, SafeNet Authentication Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Veem, Mercari, Fundbx, Binance, Huobi, Mezu, Montual
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