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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management 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

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
6th
Ranking in Authentication Systems
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (9th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (1st)
i-Sprint AccessMatrix Unive...
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
27th
Ranking in Authentication Systems
33rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Access Management (29th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 5.6%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator5.6%
i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management0.8%
Other93.6%
Single Sign-On (SSO)
 

Featured Reviews

Yonas Abebe - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration capabilities simplify authentication and migration challenges need addressing
The integration capabilities of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator are very interesting, as it can be integrated with third-party devices easily and is straightforward to configure. The integration with FortiToken is outstanding, adding a layer of security for authentication. In addition, it can be used by integrating with zero trust single access, enhancing overall security measures.
NO
A stable and scalable solution with reasonable pricing
The solution has high support capability.  The tool needs to improve its cloud service capability.  I have been working with the solution for 15 years.  I would rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.  I would rate the tool's scalability a ten out of ten since it is highly scalable. We…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiAuthenticator is a very good solution. It is all jury-based. FortiAuthenticator is very easy for anyone to understand how it works and be able to take action."
"The web feature is quite versatile. It serves as the sole server authenticator and is valuable not only with FortiGate products but also within the entire Forti system, making it highly useful for me."
"The tool's most valuable features are push notifications and integration with the FortiGate firewall. Push notifications provide an instant acceptance mechanism. When customers try to access SSL VPN, the solution sends a push notification to their mobile phone, and they can easily approve the access. The integration with FortiGate firewall is very easy if our customers use FortiGate for their firewall."
"The ease of use is really nice. Using Authenticator, I've been able to actually work better on my authentication due to the fact that I have a single fabric to authenticate control from my firewall and on my access points. Authentication takes place from this area."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is RADIUS service and the social network integration feature."
"We have a perpetual license for 2FA."
"Features the addition and removal of access as needed for the VPN."
"FortiAuthenticator is really good software that integrates very well with Fortinet products."
"The solution has high support capability."
"The feature that I have found the most valuable is that they are open to connecting with any token. For example, a year ago, we were looking for a soft token, and we started to look for alternatives. They are open to connecting with any token that we looking for."
 

Cons

"I would like to see some email options for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator."
"Integration with FortiGate could be more fluid."
"The integration with other products, for example, some SAML authentications, would make it more flexible."
"Lacks a simplified two-factor authentication process."
"The user interface and clustering are areas with shortcomings that need improvement."
"The area for improvement in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is its price."
"There are multiple areas that are in need of improvement. It is not a mature product."
"The product must provide 2FA for applications."
"The user interface is not quite good and easy to use. There are a lot of menus, and the look and feel is not modern like a modern app."
"The tool needs to improve its cloud capability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed."
"The platform is cost-effective as it does not require a separate license for SD-WAN functionality."
"I rate the price of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator a three out of five."
"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."
"I rate the product price as two or three on a one-to-ten scale, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The licensing structure is cost-effective for us compared to some of the other solutions that have recurring monthly costs."
"The pricing is fair."
"The price seems okay. It's not that expensive compared to other authenticators."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten. The tool's licensing is monthly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise10
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not overly expensive compared to other Fortinet subscriptions. However, it would be beneficial if the licensing allowed for more flexibility to cover additional users.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
The area for improvement in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is its price.
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Also Known As

FortiAuthenticator
AccessMatrix Universal Access Management
 

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Sample Customers

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