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Authentify vs Fortinet FortiToken comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

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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 FortiToken
Ranking in Authentication Systems
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 FortiToken is 3.3%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiToken3.3%
Authentify1.1%
Other95.6%
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.…
Ahmed Auf - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has strengthened user authentication and remains reliable despite recent license transfer limitations
I love to work with Fortinet FortiToken because it's easy to configure with any user and with FortiAuthenticator. We uploaded it and use it for any authentication with any user, with integration with any device. With FortiAuthenticator, we integrated it with any server, such as Active Directory, and use the token for VPN and other purposes. In the future, we ask customers to use it with FortiAuthenticator, not just the token, as it provides better integration capabilities. When we buy a specific Fortinet FortiToken, we use it on FortiGate only. Fortinet FortiToken provides very important security benefits because it is used to manage FortiGate from outside, exclusively with Fortinet FortiToken. Without Fortinet FortiToken, administrators cannot use or add admin privileges or manage it from outside, as this could lead to attacks or malicious activity.

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 solution is great for security, it is easy to implement, the deployment is quick and simple, it is stable and reliable, and the cost isn't too high."
"One of the product's most valuable features is its ease of use."
"It provides me with the token so that I can do the Multi-Factor Authentication."
"The integrated Fortinet security with the app that allows you to easily do the two-factor authentication is most valuable."
"The deployment is quick and simple."
"Fortinet FortiToken provides security and authenticates that the right external people are working with a company's system."
"The product provides secure access to our internal server."
"The FortiAuthenticator and FortiToken are unquestionably the simplest multi-factor authentication solution to implement."
 

Cons

"I got a few error messages which turned out to be themselves errors."
"They could enhance synchronization with mobile applications, and addressing minor issues with authentication could further improve user experience."
"One suggestion is to develop a more user-friendly solution that is cost-effective so that a hardware-based solution can be provided to all users using VPN services or any configuration service requiring confidentiality."
"I would rate Fortinet FortiToken a six out of ten."
"The solution could introduce a mobile application instead of a physical product."
"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."
"They need to develop a more user-friendly solution that is cost-effective so that a hardware-based solution can be provided to all users using VPN services or any configuration service requiring confidentiality."
"Support is a pain point in Bangladesh because there aren't many experienced Fortinet engineers in this country. It's easier to find one certified in Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper."
"The app could be improved so that you don't have to actually type in the code. It would be great if you can just do a prompt or push similar to the way Duo does."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Although the platform is relatively expensive, it offers significant value. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
"Fortinet FortiToken is not an expensive solution."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"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 pricing is moderate and reasonable."
"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."
"The solution’s price is good."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiToken?
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 authenticat...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiToken?
Fortinet FortiToken is not easy to change because after installing it on one person, it can be transferred to another, but we need support and cannot self-manage it. If we could self-manage transfe...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiToken?
Fortinet FortiToken is primarily used for VPN access to the internet, which is the main use case for my clients and me.
 

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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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