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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs OneSpan DIGIPASS comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Authentication Systems
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (10th), Identity Management (IM) (15th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
OneSpan DIGIPASS
Ranking in Authentication Systems
22nd
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 3.0%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OneSpan DIGIPASS is 1.3%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator3.0%
OneSpan DIGIPASS1.3%
Other95.7%
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

"This is a perfect solution for authentication services."
"The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is easy."
"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."
"Technical support is excellent with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is RADIUS service and the social network integration feature."
"FortiAuthenticator has made our operations secure."
"FortiCare can provide prompt replies."
"Intuitive interface and easy to deploy."
"OneSpan Digipass is very useful, easy to use and work with."
 

Cons

"We had some stability issues. Our first LBS unit wouldn't work properly the first time and that wasted a lot of time."
"One of our clients has faced a lot of issues with FortiAuthenticator. For example, one of the devices restarted by itself, and the database was corrupted."
"I think FortiAuthenticator is more expensive than other products like Cisco Duo."
"The technical support could be improved as some staff lacks the necessary knowledge to assist effectively."
"FortiAuthenticator should integrate with other applications."
"There are some protocols, such as SHA and SHA-2, that are not supported."
"A lot of configurations are available only from CLI."
"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

"The pricing is fair."
"We pay for licensing on a yearly basis."
"I rate its pricing a three to five out of ten."
"Between paying them to help with the configuration, the box itself, and the support, it came to like $12,500, including a three-year service agreement."
"It costs more to license the high-availability option."
"The price seems okay. It's not that expensive compared to other authenticators."
"I rate the price of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator a three out of five."
"The product could be more competitively priced."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Construction Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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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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