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Fortinet FortiToken vs Google Authenticator comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiToken
Ranking in Authentication Systems
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Google Authenticator
Ranking in Authentication Systems
14th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiToken is 2.1%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Authenticator is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiToken2.1%
Google Authenticator0.9%
Other97.0%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

Sutjipto Budiman - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Balogun Peter - PeerSpot reviewer
Digital Magazine Manager at OMC System
Strong security has protected my online accounts and keeps my access safe across platforms
In my opinion, the best feature Google Authenticator offers is the way it generates the code every one minute or thereabout, and the code keeps changing, which enhances security. I am very sure nobody can have access to my accounts without Google Authenticator. Google Authenticator has impacted my organization positively as I have first-hand assurance that nobody is breaking into any of our accounts or websites, and it saves a lot. It gives you that assurance; it makes you feel very safe. The security is top notch, and it is even amazing that it works without the internet. What is really measurable is that we do not get our things compromised now. It is more secure; it provides comfortability knowing that my account is safe, and I feel more secure.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overall, I rate the FortiToken solution as nine out of ten. I would definitely recommend it due to its effectiveness in enhancing security."
"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."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Their resolution time is timely, and they provide solutions efficiently."
"Fortinet FortiToken has impacted my organization positively by providing enhanced security through an additional security layer."
"The solution is great for security, it is easy to implement, the deployment is quick and simple, it is stable and reliable, and the cost isn't too high."
"The token-based authentication is good and modern aspect."
"Fortinet FortiToken is used for double factor authentication."
"Google Authenticator has helped save money, save time, and maintain reputation because of the security it provides."
"The security is top notch, and it is even amazing that it works without the internet."
"Google Authenticator has positively impacted my organization by improving security and productivity."
 

Cons

"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."
"It is not scalable because it is attached to one device."
"It needs a lot of coupling with their other Fortinet products. To implement FortiToken, I most probably need to couple it with FortiAuthenticator for full implementation. An RSA token can be used with many devices, whereas Fortinet FortiToken is always linked to only one FortiGate device. If I want to reuse the token across five or six FortiGates, I would have to get the FortiAuthenticator product. I can't use one token to connect to different FortiGates, and I need to get another product to enable this functionality. They should also improve the support for their mobile client. There should be a more detailed roadmap for the operating systems being supported. Some of our users were using an old iOS iPhone, and they were forced to get a newer phone because FortiToken didn't support that version of iOS. Similarly, there may be a version of Android that is not supported, so the users need to change the phone. This was one of the reasons why our deployment took longer."
"I would rate Fortinet FortiToken a six out of ten."
"You need your mobile just to enroll the tokens, and sometimes, it's difficult to use for someone who is not knowledgeable"
"Fortinet support has some room for improvement. It has taken a long time to resolve some issues or find a workaround."
"The solution works well. We have nothing to complain about."
"I deduct one mark due to the lack of a backup and restore option."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Overall, it's cheaper than other solutions. Of course, we evaluated it five years back, and I haven't checked to see its current market position, but one reason we adopted FortiToken is its lower cost of ownership relative to other solutions we evaluated."
"From an Indian perspective, it's definitely costlier."
"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."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"It is included as part of our firewall license."
"The solution’s price is good."
"I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten. We purchased the solution at a reasonable price in 2019."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
21%
Construction Company
17%
Government
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

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, but we need support and cannot self-manage it. If we could self-manage transfe...
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.
What advice do you have for others considering Fortinet FortiToken?
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 FortiClo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Authenticator?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that pricing is very free, which is good. The price is still free.
What needs improvement with Google Authenticator?
A potential improvement for Google Authenticator that I suggest is to add push notifications in the future. Currently, I think everything is good. Simply adding the feature for push notifications w...
What is your primary use case for Google Authenticator?
My main use case for Google Authenticator is for saving my data protection. It can be needed if any hacker or attacker tries to access my email, so they need two-factor authentication. I need to ac...
 

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Sample Customers

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