Entrust Identity Enterprise vs Fortinet FortiToken comparison

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Entrust and Fortinet are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. Entrust is ranked #18, while Fortinet is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.0. Entrust holds a 1.8% mindshare in AS, compared to Fortinet’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Entrust users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

Entrust Identity Enterprise and Fortinet FortiToken compete in the identity management and token authentication market. Fortinet FortiToken appears to have the upper hand in user satisfaction and perceived value despite higher costs.

What features are offered by Entrust Identity Enterprise in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

Entrust Identity Enterprise offers comprehensive integration capabilities, robust security features, and extensive functionalities for complex deployments. Fortinet FortiToken provides simple and effective token management, a straightforward setup process, and features that are easier to use.

What areas of improvement can be found in Entrust Identity Enterprise in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

Entrust Identity Enterprise needs improved documentation, a friendlier learning curve, and more user-friendly interfaces for new users. Fortinet FortiToken requires more customization options, enhanced reporting tools, and better guidance during the setup phase.

How is the ease of deployment and customer service of Entrust Identity Enterprise in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

Entrust Identity Enterprise has a longer deployment time due to its complexity but offers a dedicated support team. Fortinet FortiToken is recognized for quick deployment and efficient customer service but sometimes lacks detailed setup guidance.

What setup costs and ROI can be seen with Entrust Identity Enterprise in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

Entrust Identity Enterprise is reasonably priced with good ROI, though initial setup costs can be higher. Fortinet FortiToken is more expensive, but users believe its robust functionality justifies the cost, yielding a strong ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Entrust Identity Enterprise vs. Fortinet FortiToken Report (Updated: November 2026).

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Cisco Duo

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Cisco Duo is 3.7%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Entrust Identity Enterprise is 1.8%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiToken is 2.1%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Duo	3.7%
Fortinet FortiToken	2.1%
Entrust Identity Enterprise	1.8%
Other	92.4%

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Charles Slaustas

Information Technology Contractor at Insight global

Supports seamless authentication for users across multiple organizations and personal portals

The features I use in Cisco Duo include Duo Pushes to confirm my identity to the device, and eventually as MFA security was increased, I actually had to use exchange passcodes. Sometimes, I have to go into the site and get into Cisco Duo to retrieve the passcode, and many of them have been two-factor, where the sites send a passcode that I have to enter into Cisco Duo. It has been more of the latter. I have not seen issues with lagging or crashing on Cisco Duo's end; it was usually on the client end, often because someone set up a bad upgrade or there were connection issues with the Cisco Duo cloud through the administrative site.

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reviewer2312085

Cyber Security Analyst at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees

Provides strong authentication feature, which requires users to enter a one-time password (OTP)

The main issue I've noticed pertains to setting up the desktop client on virtual machines in Azure, GCP, or AWS, specifically for Entrust Identity Enterprise intended for on-premises use. It works for on-premises, but I'm not sure if it's fully supported in cloud environments. If support were added, it would function perfectly with on-premises configurations. So, it functions well on-premises, but integrating it with cloud services like AWS or Azure could be challenging. There are issues with cloud integrations, such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.

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Sutjipto Budiman

Director at Widya Presisi Solusi

Secure remote access has protected our intranet and supports straightforward integration

We use Fortinet and their products. I understand your points about Fortinet FortiToken. It is easy to integrate Fortinet FortiToken with solutions such as FortiGate, FortiAuthenticator, or FortiCloud. The integration is relatively straightforward and easy. Fortinet FortiToken is easier to use than Fortinet FortiToken as a separate piece of equipment or separate tool. The Fortinet FortiToken mobile application makes it easier to receive tokens on my smartphone. We tested the VPN option and another one combined with FortiClient, the antivirus, and web filtering, which are the most useful features in Fortinet FortiToken. Fortinet has another product that is more complete, but I think the price is not compatible for small businesses such as ours. I can recommend Fortinet FortiToken to other users, and I am totally satisfied with it. My company is a reseller of Fortinet, and my clients purchase the product directly from me rather than through the AWS Marketplace or other platforms. I mainly work within the Fortinet environment, and for this environment, Fortinet FortiToken would be the best choice. Overall, I would rate this product an eight.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is really amazing, and I think it is one of the best documentation sets I have ever seen."

"Cisco Duo has definitely improved my operational efficiency and reduced costs in areas like authentication and IT support, as evidenced by a reduction in security tickets since we don't see too many password change requests or forgotten password calls anymore."

"The ease of deploying Cisco Duo Security and onboarding has greatly benefited our customers."

"The features of Cisco Duo have benefited our organization in terms of security level because before, it was not secure—anybody could get your password and log in—however, with that second layer of defense, it helps us and helps our community."

"The administrator tool in the dashboard is the most valuable feature. It's really easy to quickly see if users are locked out from their device, firmware code, or just all the little dashboards and reports I can run to give the security for monthly reports. The dashboard's really good."

"I am happy that we went with Cisco Duo because it is just easier to use."

"Duo offers dual-factor authentication for our logins; I put in my credentials and hit go, then I get an alert on my Apple Watch and approve it, and that part is just phenomenal."

"The features of Cisco Duo have benefited my organization because it's secure, provides a way of accessing the workspace, and it's easy to operate from mobile."

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"It is a scalable solution. You can add users and credentials without problems."

"This solution is flexible and easy to use for our clients, and we use it with different kinds of applications and integrate it with different processes."

"Entrust Identity Enterprise is a very mature product, it is very reliable and there are many use cases for which you can use the solution."

"The integration matrix of the solution is huge compared to others."

"Entrust is an enterprise account, and they have a support system. Their training is also top-notch, and they are willing to share their knowledge with their partners."

"I am impressed with Entrust because they are one of the most advanced identity access management companies. Their portfolio of products is well aligned with the CISA zero trust framework. If you compare the features of Entrust products with the CISA pillars of zero trust, you'll see that they're perfectly matched with CISA requirements."

"FortiToken is a cost-effective solution compared to other solutions, such as Cisco."

"The solution offers push notifications. When you try to connect to the VPN, FortiToken sends a push notification to our customer's device."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its mobile application. It is particularly beneficial as it eliminates the need for hardware management."

"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 for SSL."

"We like the mobile FortiToken."

"FortiToken is available in a soft or hard token factor, so there's some flexibility in that. Beyond that, I would say it is a stable solution that has worked for us."

"FortiToken is integrated with FortiClient solution for users working from home, providing an additional layer of security by sending OTPs for authentication."

"I appreciate that it provides comprehensive security. It is tailored to this specific purpose, and it excels in fulfilling this purpose."

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Cons

"When discussing areas for improvement in Cisco Duo, especially for Secure Access, I noted that the licensing structure could be better and more user-friendly."

"Most of my colleagues from other companies use the Microsoft MFA solution because it's included in Office 365. Few people are considering Cisco Duo. That's the primary problem in our area. It's a solution mostly adopted by Cisco users."

"The product price needs improvement."

"I have not seen ROI with Cisco Duo; probably the opposite, because it impedes productivity time to be able to get into the system. You have to authenticate and do your regular login and your Active Directory logins."

"Technical support could be improved. I don't think all support should have to go through an agreement."

"Cisco Duo is a modern product that does not support older applications, lacking backward compatibility. It should work on supporting legacy applications and legacy approaches."

"It could be a little bit more intuitive when it comes to the sign-up process. I know they send out an email, but sometimes our users get a little confused. It could be an end-user problem, but Cisco could work on that a little."

"I'm not a big fan of relicensing products every year or two years, but that's the model at the moment. I prefer to go back to licensing perpetually or permanent licensing."

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"It would be better if the on-prem Entrust Identity Enterprise solution could have the same features as the cloud version because the latter is easier to use."

"It functions well on-premises, but integrating it with cloud services like AWS or Azure could be challenging. There are issues with cloud integrations, such as Azure, AWS, and GCP."

"I would like to improve the tool's implementation and pricing."

"The product is very costly compared to other alternative solutions."

"We are introducing new processes and are migrating to a new version. Once we explore new functionalities, we'll be able to assess what could be improved."

"Fortinet FortiToken could be improved with flexibility to move it from device to device."

"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."

"The Fortinet FortiToken server doesn't have centralized integration with other Fortinet tools and third-party tools."

"It could be integrated better if you could have your FortiToken, and the license would allow you to work across multiple FortiGate solutions."

"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 like to see the product improvements in dynamic VLAN pooling. Specifically, when users are assigned different VLANs based on their SSID, ensuring no unintended lateral traffic between users would enhance security and efficiency."

"The problem is that our customers create budgets annually based on the figures at the beginning of the fiscal year. Our customers get annoyed when the price is adjusted in the middle of the year. I understand that it's a difficult time, and price increases make sense for hardware devices. However, FortiToken is a software product, so it shouldn't be affected by factors like chip shortages or supply chain issues. Software solutions should have more transparent and predictable pricing."

"However, when it comes to the number of users, it is very scalable in terms of being able to cater to a small environment of five users versus 100,000, but in my opinion, when you have to migrate as your environment grows, it's not very scalable."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"During testing we are allowed a certain number of licenses for free."

"From a business perspective, it is a little bit costly. The licensing is on a per-user basis."

"It's very simple. Its price is fair. We use the hardware tokens as well. You get what you pay for. In terms of licensing, Cisco has very complicated products, but Duo Security was surprisingly easy."

"I believe the licensing model is excellent as it offers flexibility to our customers, allowing them to adopt a crawl, walk, or run approach."

"Price wise, it's not cheap, but it's not expensive at all either. It's in the middle."

"You pay per user when using this solution and the pricing is fair."

"Overall, the pricing is fair. Customers can wrap it into their Enterprise Agreement, making it easier for them to solve their issues."

"My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Cisco Duo has been great. We've been there for 10 years. While we haven't gone through the setup part for a while, licensing is straightforward and convenient for higher education because student populations are included. So, we don't have to pay extra for it. We just pay for our knowledge workers, which has been great, and the cost is reasonable."

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"It's worth the money."

"The subscription could be yearly or monthly, depending upon your choice."

"I would rate the product's pricing a five out of ten."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"Fortinet FortiToken is not an expensive solution."

"From an Indian perspective, it's definitely costlier."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the cheapest, and ten is the highest, I rate the pricing an eight."

"I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten. We purchased the solution at a reasonable price in 2019."

"The platform's licensing cost is reasonable for our organization."

"Although the platform is relatively expensive, it offers significant value. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"The pricing is not very high, so I'd rate it around six out of ten, where one is high and ten is low."

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Top Industries

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11%

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Small Business	65
Midsize Enterprise	28
Large Enterprise	82

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How does Duo Security compare with Microsoft Authenticator?

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Regarding the pricing, what actually happened was that we got the product purchased through our HQ, so the costing as...

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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...

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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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We use Fortinet and their products. I understand your points about Fortinet FortiToken. It is easy to integrate Forti...

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Also Known As

Duo Security

IdentityGuard

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Overview

Cisco Duo is a cloud-based identity security platform safeguarding critical resources for any user and device worldwide. Known for its ease of use, Duo offers seamless protection across multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

Cisco Duo is designed to secure access with identity-first protection and provides extensive visibility throughout an organization's identity ecosystem. Offering multi-factor authentication, Duo facilitates easy integration and management, allowing teams to protect data effectively on VPNs, applications, and networks. Its single-pane management improves security processes while enhancing trust, making it suitable for diverse IT infrastructures.

What are the key features of Cisco Duo?

Multi-factor Authentication: Strengthens user verification with multiple methods.
Push Notifications: Simplifies authentication with quick approvals.
Single Sign-On: Enhances convenience by allowing one set of credentials.
VPN Access: Secures remote connections with reliable authentication.
User Activity Visibility: Offers comprehensive insights into access patterns.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Quick Deployment: Facilitates rapid integration within existing systems.
Effective Management: Streamlines IT operations with centralized control.
Regulatory Compliance: Aids in meeting industry standards for data protection.
Enhanced Trust: Strengthens security posture across networks.
User-friendly Approach: Simplifies authentication for non-technical users.

In industries like education and finance, Cisco Duo is widely employed to secure multi-factor authentication across platforms such as email, databases, and servers. Its integration capabilities with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and VPNs like AnyConnect are instrumental in verifying user identities using mobile apps or OTPs, catering effectively to both remote and on-premise environments.

Cisco

Entrust Identity Enterprise is recognized for its ease of use, reliability, and advanced authentication options, aligning with CISA zero trust guidelines and offering strong support for both mobile and desktop environments.

Entrust Identity Enterprise provides a comprehensive identity management system, facilitating seamless authentication across banking, government, and enterprise industries. The platform offers robust security with its risk engine and extensive API support, ensuring smooth version transitions. While its cloud version boasts intuitive usability and prompt updates, the on-premises version requires enhancements for feature parity and pricing adjustments. Integration challenges with platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP are noted, particularly with virtual machine desktop setups.

What are the key features of Entrust Identity Enterprise?

Advanced Multifactor Authentication: Offers various methods like one-time passwords and tokens.
Intuitive Interface: Enhances accessibility and security with a user-friendly design.
Extensive Integration Matrix: Aligns with CISA zero trust and supports smooth API transitions.
Comprehensive Risk Engine: Provides sophisticated security threat assessments.
Mobile App Convenience: Ensures secure, convenient access for users on the go.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Enhanced Security: Protects against identity theft and security threats.
Improved Support and Training: Offers excellent customer service and training resources.
Increased Accessibility: Facilitates user access across devices and platforms.
Timely Updates: Receives consistent updates for cloud users.
Cost Management: High implementation and pricing costs may require consideration.

Entrust Identity Enterprise is widely implemented in the banking, government, and large enterprise sectors. Organizations leverage it for secure access to online banking, cloud portals, and VPNs using multifactor authentication methods. It monitors external user access and mitigates threats from compromised credentials, supporting both internal and external customer authentication.

Entrust

Fortinet FortiToken enhances security with two-factor authentication and mobile app integration, facilitating easy implementation and cost-effective perpetual licenses, integrating well with FortiAuthenticator to streamline VPN security.

FortiToken provides robust security through push-button authentication and time-based OTPs, making it an effective tool for managing both hard and soft tokens. It ensures server access security and VPN security with seamless integration to Fortinet platforms like FortiGate. Though improvements in integration with other solutions and enhanced reporting are noted, FortiToken remains a critical asset for organizations seeking simplified management of authentication processes. Migrating existing systems may pose challenges, and improvements in mobile app support and synchronization could enhance user experience.

What are the crucial features of Fortinet FortiToken?

Two-Factor Authentication: Offers added security through a secondary verification step.
Mobile App Integration: Seamlessly integrates with mobile devices for secure access.
Cost-Effective Perpetual Licenses: Provides economical solutions compared to competitors.
Push Notifications: Streamlines VPN security through instant authentication feedback.
Time-Based OTPs: Generates secure temporary codes for authentication purposes.

What benefits are highlighted in user reviews?

Easy Implementation: Streamlined process for quick deployment.
User-Friendliness: Simple management of tokens by users.
Secure Connectivity: Enhances security for remote and internal networks.
High Compatibility: Works effectively with Fortinet platforms, including FortiGate.

Fortinet FortiToken is particularly popular in sectors requiring high-security protocols, such as finance and healthcare. Companies use FortiToken to implement multi-factor authentication for VPN access in demanding environments, ensuring secure access to resources. This enhances remote work security and internal user operations by providing an additional layer of authentication.

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Sample Customers

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Bank of New Zealand, CRISIL, Banco Mercantil, G_teborg University, Ministry of Economic Development of New Zealand, Ocean Systems, Skanska, Societe Generale, Susquehanna Bancshares

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

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