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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
10th
Ranking in Authentication Systems
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (14th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
i-Sprint AccessMatrix Unive...
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
26th
Ranking in Authentication Systems
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Access Management (29th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 3.8%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management is 1.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator3.8%
i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management1.6%
Other94.6%
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2848395 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Business Development Manager at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Multi-factor security has improved device protection but still needs broader application coverage
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator could be improved in its cost structure. Although it is not expensive, other solutions offer more value for less money. Cisco Duo provides better value in this regard and connects to web applications much more easily, scaling effectively in that sense. While I have never used Cisco Duo to secure other devices in IoT environments, I know Cisco Duo is capable of doing so, whereas Fortinet FortiAuthenticator cannot. Additionally, Cisco Duo is also cheaper. These are the main reasons why we switched away from Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, as it was very limited compared to other solutions available. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was primarily missing the ability to scale to web applications.
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CEO at ABILITY LIMITED
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

"For FortiAuthentication, it's a good price in comparison to any other competitor."
"The product enables SSO."
"The current version is stable...Scalability-wise, it is a fine solution"
"The implementation has significantly improved access management within our organization."
"Using this product strengthens enterprise security."
"The feature I value the most is the one-time passwords because it helps to authenticate users so you know the timing of their usage."
"Once you configure it properly, it runs fine."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is that it is easy to install and the user experience is very good."
"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."
"The product is quite good, and from my point of view, it can serve our requirements."
 

Cons

"The GUI has some shortcomings and can be made better. The GUI is not great."
"The speed of deployment on the cloud could be improved. It took a few days when it should have been just two days."
"We had some stability issues. Our first LBS unit wouldn't work properly the first time and that wasted a lot of time."
"These are the main reasons why we switched away from Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, as it was very limited compared to other solutions available."
"The GUI is not fancy enough and some of the settings are difficult to access."
"Other features that would improve the product are a single sign-on where people can use their Gmail ID to log-in, etc."
"There are some protocols, such as SHA and SHA-2, that are not supported."
"We would like to see Linux-based operating systems be able to integrate with FortiAuthenticator to get two-factor authentication running on them. as well. This is a shortcoming that I have faced a few times already."
"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

"The price seems okay. It's not that expensive compared to other authenticators."
"The licensing structure is cost-effective for us compared to some of the other solutions that have recurring monthly costs."
"I rate its pricing a three to five out of ten."
"It costs more to license the high-availability option."
"The platform is cost-effective as it does not require a separate license for SD-WAN functionality."
"The customers need to pay for licenses, and some pay on a yearly basis while others pay on a three-yearly or five-yearly basis. Also, it is not an expensive solution."
"The pricing is fair."
"The cost of the license could be less expensive. The license is paid on a yearly basis."
"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
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Construction Company
22%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet can make Fortinet FortiAuthenticator better by having a cloud version of it. Currently, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is only available for on-premises, and it is an on-premises solution. It...
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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is primarily used for authenticating admin users, including remote admin use cases. Remote admin use cases utilize Fortinet FortiAuthenticator to securely authenticate a...
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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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