Fortinet FortiToken vs WSO2 Identity Server comparison

The compared Fortinet and WSO2 solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #4 in AS , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 6.0% mindshare in the category. WSO2 is ranked #13 in CIaA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WSO2 users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiToken

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88% willing to recommend

WSO2 Identity Server

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiToken

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Authentication Systems (4th)

WSO2 Identity Server

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (13th)

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 6.0%, down 7.1% compared to last year.
WSO2 Identity Server, on the other hand, focuses on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), holds 1.9% mindshare, down 3.1% since last year.

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Sachin Vinay

Assistant Manager-Networks at Amrita

Facilitates secure 2FA for admins, facilitates OTP generation, and enhances security

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. 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.

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Ritesh_Shah

Senior Solution Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Utilizing key management and seamless single sign-on integration for enhanced user profile management

WSO2 Identity Server's key management feature stands out as a particularly impactful feature for enhancing security. Additionally, from a user perspective, the self-user portal and user profile management capabilities are highly valuable. It allows users to manage their profiles, change passwords, and offers a self-care portal type of functionality. The single sign-on capability integrates seamlessly with various platforms, including Google, Facebook, LDAP, and Active Directory, which supports rapid product launches.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is easy. You receive a QR code via email, scan it, and add it. No complicated procedures involved."

"One of the product's most valuable features is its ease of use."

"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 authentication for SSL."

"Overall, I give the product a nine out of ten."

"Fortinet FortiToken is used for double factor authentication."

"Its ease of installation is most valuable. It took me five minutes, and it was up and running. It didn't take me that long. The installation on the cell phones is pretty simple."

"The product provides secure access to our internal server."

"We like the mobile FortiToken."

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"The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components."

"The keystore feature has been most valuable for us."

"Some of the valuable features of the solution are the easy integration with processes, such as Single Sign-On. Overall WSO2 is straightforward and does not need customization."

"I am completely satisfied with WSO2 Identity Server and would definitely recommend it to other companies."

"The single sign-on procedure itself, as well as the ability to connect to external user sources such as Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP servers, are the solution's most valuable features."

"I would rate the solution's stability eight or nine out of ten."

"Comprehensive ecosystem."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

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Cons

"I would like to see if FortiToken can integrate with Office 365 mail to support the same two-factor authentication experience that I have with ESET. With ESET, when a user logs in, they are easily directed to the ESET authentication page, where they are prompted to enter their OTP after supplying their username and password. I understand from support that FortiToken cannot do this with email integration. That's why I opted for ESET."

"FortiToken should provide enhanced SMS services for those users who do not have smartphones."

"The tool could be a little cheaper."

"The Fortinet FortiToken server doesn't have centralized integration with other Fortinet tools and third-party tools."

"They need 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."

"We can only use the tool with the FortiToken Mobile app."

"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. The migration issue definitely brings it down a bit."

"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."

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"The solution's licensing model could be more flexible, and pricing could be improved."

"The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"This solution requires extensive knowledge to be used effectively as certain areas of its use are not user friendly."

"The high availability architecture has to be improved."

"The solution seems to be pretty outdated."

"Sometimes working with the code is difficult because I search for documentation about the code and how to work with the code, which is where I believe they should improve, by providing some documentation on how to work with the code."

"There needs to be a good support model and easy-to-understand documentation."

"The solution could improve its development from a user perspective."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is not very high, so I'd rate it around six out of ten, where one is high and ten is low."

"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."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"It is included as part of our firewall license."

"Although the platform is relatively expensive, it offers significant value. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"The platform's licensing cost is reasonable for our organization."

"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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"At this time we are working with the open-source version."

"WSO2 Identity Server is not an expensive solution."

"I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others."

"I rate the product price an eight out of ten. There is a need to pay more for the extra features provided by the solution."

"We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers."

"They should bring in some good pricing models to host the marketplace."

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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...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiToken?

In my opinion, Fortinet FortiToken can be improved based on specific requirements. We will suggest solutions based on customer requirements and price availability.

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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiToken?

I use Fortinet FortiToken for authentication and multi-factor authentication (MFA). I utilize Fortinet FortiToken's ability to integrate seamlessly with Fortinet platforms such as Fortinet FortiGat...

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What do you like most about WSO2 Identity Server?

The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WSO2 Identity Server?

The pricing is currently the same as the API Manager, so it's not surprising. Since we used it primarily for SSO and the self portal, there were no additional pricing concerns.

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What needs improvement with WSO2 Identity Server?

Currently, all required features are supported. If new use cases for artificial intelligence arise, it could be beneficial to incorporate those. However, for our current projects, WSO2 Identity Ser...

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Overview

As we've seen, passwords alone don't keep unwanted guests out of your network. Password-only authentication has led to security breaches, malware infections, and policy violations. With two-factor authentication, a password is used along with a security token and authentication server to provide far better security. Authorized employees can remotely access company resources safely using a variety of devices, ranging from lpatops to mobile phones.

Fortinet

WSO2 Identity Server can be used to simplify identity and access management (IAM) related activities in the enterprise. The product is based on open standards and open source principles. WSO2 Identity Server comes with seamless, easy to use integration capabilities that help connect applications, user stores, directories and identity management systems.

WSO2

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

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