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Fortinet FortiToken vs One Identity Active Roles comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
2.8
Fortinet FortiToken enhances ROI by improving authentication, reducing unauthorized access, and benefiting enterprises with its non-subscription model.
Sentiment score
6.5
One Identity Active Roles boosts efficiency, reduces tasks by 40-80%, enhances security, compliance, and cuts onboarding time significantly.
One Identity Active Roles provides excellent reporting and auditing functionality, allowing administrators to track permissions, actions, and responsibilities effectively.
solution architect/ engineer at APEX.IT Sp. z o.o.
Automation has really reduced the time spent on user provisioning, access management, or access changes by around 40 to 60 percent, which has significantly improved team productivity.
Technical Specialist at VDA Infosolutions Pvt Ltd
User onboarding time reduced by around seventy to eighty percent, from thirty to forty-five minutes to under ten minutes.
Senior Business Development Executive at DigitalTrack Solutions Ind Pvt Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Fortinet FortiToken support is generally positive, with effective resolutions despite some response time and communication challenges.
Sentiment score
6.9
One Identity Active Roles support is generally responsive and knowledgeable, though complex cases may require additional assistance or Professional Services.
Their resolution time is timely, and they provide solutions efficiently.
Presale lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I am satisfied with their service.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
They are ready to provide support at any time.
Technical Specialist at VDA Infosolutions Pvt Ltd
The support team is knowledgeable about the product and AD environments.
Network Security Engineer at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
Everything is good, and I can give One Identity technical support a rating of ten.
Assistant Manager- Pre-sales ( IT-Enterprise Vertical ) at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Fortinet FortiToken is scalable and adaptable, but faces hardware and migration challenges; user interface improvements are suggested.
Sentiment score
6.6
One Identity Active Roles efficiently supports large-scale growth, integrating seamlessly with Microsoft environments and ensuring robust scalability in complex settings.
There is a need to scale more effectively to accommodate a larger number of users and bulk users.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Regarding Fortinet FortiToken's scalability, we can purchase licenses according to our needs.
Head of Technology at Techfruits
I would rate scalability for Fortinet FortiToken as nine and a half or ten.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
One Identity Active Roles works well in hybrid environments, handling both on-premises and cloud identities from a single platform.
Senior Business Development Executive at DigitalTrack Solutions Ind Pvt Ltd
It is commonly used in medium to large organizations managing complex Microsoft Active Directory and hybrid identity environments.
Professional Services Consultant at Checkpoint software's
The platform can scale without needing a complete redesign.
Senior Technical Support Executive at digital track
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Fortinet FortiToken is praised for reliability, despite rare authentication issues, outperforming alternatives like Microsoft Authenticator in consistency.
Sentiment score
7.9
One Identity Active Roles is praised for stability and reliability, with minimal downtime despite occasional configuration and integration issues.
I would rate stability for Fortinet FortiToken as the best solution.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
FortiToken is stable, but there are some restrictions when it comes to supporting two-factor authentication in multi-factor environments.
Presale lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Overall, One Identity Active Roles has proven to be a stable, reliable, and well-suited solution for managing Active Directory at scale.
Business Development Manager at Digitaltrack Solutions Private Limited
Overall, I consider One Identity Active Roles to be a stable solution, suitable for enterprise-grade environments.
Sr.Technical Support Engineer at Digitaltrack
Consistently performing for daily operations like automation and user management without major downtime reported.
Associate technical desktop support at Digitaltrack soluctions Pvt. ltd
 

Room For Improvement

Fortinet FortiToken requires better integration, improved support, and user-friendly features due to its costly, complex, and inflexible nature.
Users desire a modern interface, simpler setup, flexible reporting, better pricing, customization, cloud integration, analytics, and training resources.
Any Fortinet FortiToken cannot be removed; if a box expires or loses support, it cannot be removed, and customers must purchase it from scratch.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
This would allow for broader distribution among a larger number of system admins and software engineers, which is currently not feasible with the existing hardware-only approach.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
If I can receive it on email, it would be more flexible.
Network Administrator at a tech company with 1-10 employees
I also want One Identity Active Roles to improve in their policy configuration area, which requires advanced expertise, and in the area of reporting, I want the reporting to be more basic, visible, and have the ability to export and customize options.
Cybersecurity Consultant at Nnamdi Azikiwe University
The current REST API feels like an afterthought, and my developers want the ability to operate through CI/CD pipelines instead of logging into the GUI.
Identity and Access Management Specialist at a university with 10,001+ employees
Improving documentation and providing more guided implementation resources would help organizations accelerate deployment and reduce dependency on external support.
Sr.Technical Support Engineer at Digitaltrack
 

Setup Cost

Fortinet FortiToken is affordable and integrates well, but recent price increases and regional perception vary its cost-effectiveness.
Enterprise users find One Identity Active Roles costly but valuable for its automation, security, and strong return on investment.
Discounts are often provided to close deals, making it a cost-effective solution.
Presale lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The pricing for FortiToken is not low; I regard it as medium-priced.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is quite expensive, costing more than 50 euros per identity.
solution architect/ engineer at APEX.IT Sp. z o.o.
I think our total was in the seven-figure range for a couple of years of service.
Director, Identity & M365 Engineering at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
The initial investment includes licensing, infrastructure setup, and implementation effort, with licensing typically based on the number of managed users or accounts, which can increase costs in large environments.
Sr.Technical Support Engineer at Digitaltrack
 

Valuable Features

Fortinet FortiToken delivers strong security and ease of use with flexible authentication options and effective integration, enhancing user access.
One Identity Active Roles enhances security with automation, delegation, and role-based access control, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
The main use case of FortiToken is that it is a hardware-based solution, providing secure two-factor authentication for administrators.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Fortinet FortiToken provides very important security benefits because it is used to manage FortiGate from outside, exclusively with Fortinet FortiToken.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It is very user-friendly and easily integrates with various firewalls, making it convenient to use within diverse environments.
Presale lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It's improved our security posture. It has limited access to our crown jewels, where all our identities lie within Active Directory.
IAM Specialist
It helps in removing custom Active Directory delegation, which enhances security by eliminating unnecessary privileges, addressing identity-based breaches by reducing the number of Active Directory delegations.
Head of Global Digital Identity Services at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees
Dynamic groups are also one of the best features, eliminating the need to add or manage members manually.
Technical Specialist at LSEG
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiToken
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (4th)
One Identity Active Roles
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (3rd), Active Directory Management (1st), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiToken is designed for Authentication Systems and holds a mindshare of 2.7%, down 6.4% compared to last year.
One Identity Active Roles, on the other hand, focuses on Active Directory Management, holds 11.9% mindshare, up 6.8% since last year.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiToken2.7%
Microsoft Entra ID6.5%
Okta Platform4.8%
Other86.0%
Authentication Systems
Active Directory Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Active Roles11.9%
Netwrix Auditor10.6%
ManageEngine ADManager Plus10.1%
Other67.4%
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

Ahmed Auf - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has strengthened user authentication and remains reliable despite recent license transfer limitations
I love to work with Fortinet FortiToken because it's easy to configure with any user and with FortiAuthenticator. We uploaded it and use it for any authentication with any user, with integration with any device. With FortiAuthenticator, we integrated it with any server, such as Active Directory, and use the token for VPN and other purposes. In the future, we ask customers to use it with FortiAuthenticator, not just the token, as it provides better integration capabilities. When we buy a specific Fortinet FortiToken, we use it on FortiGate only. Fortinet FortiToken provides very important security benefits because it is used to manage FortiGate from outside, exclusively with Fortinet FortiToken. Without Fortinet FortiToken, administrators cannot use or add admin privileges or manage it from outside, as this could lead to attacks or malicious activity.
Mahesh Malve - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Business Development Executive at DigitalTrack Solutions Ind Pvt Ltd
Automation has transformed user lifecycle tasks and now enforces consistent secure access
While One Identity Active Roles is a strong platform, a few improvements would make it even better. Many users feel the user interface is not very modern or intuitive, and it can take time to get used to navigating the console and workflows. Another improvement area is the learning curve and setup complexity. One Identity Active Roles is very powerful, but initial configuration, especially for policies, workflows, and delegation, can be complex and require experienced resources. From an integration perspective, although it supports multiple systems, organizations would benefit from more out-of-the-box connectors and smoother cloud integrations such as Azure Active Directory and software-as-a-service applications, as some setups currently require customization. In terms of reporting, while auditing is strong, generating business-friendly reports can be challenging. Users have mentioned the need for better dashboards and easier report generation. There are also some performance considerations, especially in large environments, such as slower PowerShell execution or delays in dynamic group processing in certain cases. Overall, improvements in user interface, ease of use, integration, reporting, and performance optimization would significantly enhance the product experience.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise29
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiToken?
The solution is simple and similar to Google Authenticator. It follows time-based authentication. We use it for hardware and software in one environment. The tool offers simple and fast authenticat...
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Active Roles?
I had a great experience with the setup cost, pricing, and licensing costs because the sales team of the vendor is really helpful during the entire procurement of the solution, and we are grateful ...
What needs improvement with One Identity Active Roles?
I do not see anything that needs to be changed as of now concerning the organization's needs because it is working very well and it is providing great features with great processes. The initial set...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Active Roles?
When a new user is created, predefined rules automatically apply naming standards and assigned groups. This reduces manual tasks while ensuring consistency across all operations. It prevents and av...
 

Also Known As

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Quest Active Roles
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
City of Frankfurt, Moore Public Schools, George Washington University, Transavia Airlines, Howard County, MD. See all stories at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
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