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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs OneSpan DIGIPASS comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Authentication Systems
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (10th), Identity Management (IM) (14th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
OneSpan DIGIPASS
Ranking in Authentication Systems
21st
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 3.3%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OneSpan DIGIPASS is 1.5%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator3.3%
OneSpan DIGIPASS1.5%
Other95.2%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

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.
it_user1406394 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead Specialist at Hitachi Systems, Ltd.
Good authentication options, but the setup can be complex and the user interface should be improved
Many of the users with licenses are not getting their IPs all of the time. It seems that the licenses are not active on the user end. There are multiple errors. At times, when the user is trying to scan and activate the license, it comes up with an error code. The user interface could be improved. The setup could be simplified. The mobile app that is available for Digipass does not scan the QR code to activate the license. Users would like to see more functions and creation options for the user base and the UI console. They are not getting all of the features that are available on the UI Console. The features are the same but they are not able to configure them.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most important feature is the security capability because it provides a substantial amount of security for admin-related activities."
"This was a regulation we needed to fill and it worked at a good price."
"The logs have great detail that make it easier to evaluate and control the security environment."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy. It is also easy to deploy."
"Technical support is excellent with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator."
"The technical support for FortiAuthenticator is excellent."
"The response from Fortinet is very fast."
"The initial setup is so easy and there is no problem in the implementation."
"OneSpan Digipass is very useful, easy to use and work with."
 

Cons

"The GUI has some shortcomings and can be made better. The GUI is not great."
"FortiAuthenticator's interface could be better."
"We had issues trying to integrate the keys properly during the initial setup."
"A lot of configurations are available only from CLI."
"There are multiple areas that are in need of improvement. It is not a mature product."
"Their technical staff needs improvement because they take too much time to resolve issues."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive."
"If you want some other FortiAuthenticator from one site to another site, you should have requirements, but really if you have authentication and directory or another solution, you should change the password of the authenticator between the solution and the directory and other things. So transfer of data and other information should be simpler."
"At times, when the user is trying to scan and activate the license, it comes up with an error code."
"Many of the users with licenses are not getting their IPs all of the time. It seems that the licenses are not active on the user end."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate its pricing a three to five out of ten."
"We pay for licensing on a yearly basis."
"The product could be more competitively priced."
"The pricing is fair."
"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."
"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."
"FAC is an affordable solution for Middle Range (200E/400E) and also needs a package of mobility agents (2,000) perpetual."
"When we buy the Fortinet FortiAuthenticator device there is a comparison between price and security."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

FortiAuthenticator
VASCO DIGIPASS, DIGIPASS
 

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