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Authentify vs Fortinet FortiAuthenticator comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Authentify
Ranking in Authentication Systems
31st
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Authentication Systems
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (7th), Identity Management (IM) (10th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Authentify is 1.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 4.1%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator4.1%
Authentify1.1%
Other94.8%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

DS
Owner at David Strom Inc.
A new way to perform multifactor authentication using specialized SaaS software
Avoids man in the middle or man in the browser exploits that other two factor products are susceptible to One month I got a few error messages which turned out to be themselves errors. I have been using SecurID tokens and wanted something that didn't require hardware authentication devices.…
Sachin Vinay - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Supports secure remote authentication and provides comprehensive user activity tracking
The most important feature is the security capability because it provides a substantial amount of security for admin-related activities. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator can be used from anywhere in the world, and the authenticator services function globally. This global accessibility is one of the critical advantages, particularly since admin features are critical and security is a real concern. With Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, secure usage of firewall services and related functions is achieved. A complete log of all users who access the authenticator setup is maintained. Monthly logs are reviewed to check for any unnoticed activities. Each authenticated user's complete activity history is recorded. This logging capability allows for providing access to more admin users while ensuring security is not compromised and all users can be monitored.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Avoids man in the middle or man in the browser exploits that other two factor products are susceptible to."
"The most valuable features are the performance and ease of use."
"We have a perpetual license for 2FA."
"It integrates very tightly with the rest of the Fortinet ecosystem."
"The solution is easy to learn and makes it easy for our users to add FortiToken, and it's very easy to integrate if you have other Fortinet devices."
"The most valuable feature is the OTP on the mobile phone."
"The most important feature is the security capability because it provides a substantial amount of security for admin-related activities."
"In terms of benefits, the tool provides both cost savings and efficiency, but efficiency is more important for our customers."
"The logs have great detail that make it easier to evaluate and control the security environment."
 

Cons

"I got a few error messages which turned out to be themselves errors."
"A lot of configurations are available only from CLI."
"FortiAuthenticator should integrate with other applications."
"It does not consider customer requirements."
"There is a room for improvement. The log is a bit difficult to access, and searching the log codes is also a bit difficult. So it would be much better if, when we open a log, it could provide detailed information about errors, reasons for failure, and such."
"We had issues trying to integrate the keys properly during the initial setup."
"It does the job I paid for, but the graphical interface could be improved."
"FortiAuthenticator's interface could be better."
"We had some stability issues. Our first LBS unit wouldn't work properly the first time and that wasted a lot of time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the pricing a seven."
"I price of the solution is expensive."
"When we buy the Fortinet FortiAuthenticator device there is a comparison between price and security."
"It is usually cheap. Without a license, you can use some basic features. You can buy a 20-year license and implement the solution once."
"It's not expensive."
"You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed."
"The platform provides a user-based pricing model rather than a subscription pricing model."
"The price seems okay. It's not that expensive compared to other authenticators."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise11
 

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator could benefit from some artificial intelligence functionality and resolution of some glitches that may exist.
 

Also Known As

xFA
FortiAuthenticator
 

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Sample Customers

Midwestern Bank
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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