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Authentify vs Fortinet FortiAuthenticator comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Authentify
Ranking in Authentication Systems
27th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Authentication Systems
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (10th), Identity Management (IM) (15th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Authentify is 1.2%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 3.1%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator3.1%
Authentify1.2%
Other95.7%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

DS
Owner at David Strom Inc.
A new way to perform multifactor authentication using specialized SaaS software
Avoids man in the middle or man in the browser exploits that other two factor products are susceptible to One month I got a few error messages which turned out to be themselves errors. I have been using SecurID tokens and wanted something that didn't require hardware authentication devices.…
reviewer2848395 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Business Development Manager at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Multi-factor security has improved device protection but still needs broader application coverage
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator could be improved in its cost structure. Although it is not expensive, other solutions offer more value for less money. Cisco Duo provides better value in this regard and connects to web applications much more easily, scaling effectively in that sense. While I have never used Cisco Duo to secure other devices in IoT environments, I know Cisco Duo is capable of doing so, whereas Fortinet FortiAuthenticator cannot. Additionally, Cisco Duo is also cheaper. These are the main reasons why we switched away from Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, as it was very limited compared to other solutions available. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was primarily missing the ability to scale to web applications.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Avoids man in the middle or man in the browser exploits that other two factor products are susceptible to."
"It has simplified network management, reduced operational costs, and ensured seamless connectivity across all our sites."
"The web feature is quite versatile. It serves as the sole server authenticator and is valuable not only with FortiGate products but also within the entire Forti system, making it highly useful for me."
"The integration into tools, including CI/CD pipelines, is easy and handy."
"Intuitive interface and easy to deploy."
"I work a lot with Fortinet products and I call the support often. They are very quick to respond and the support is very good."
"The product's on-premise version doesn't have recurring costs."
"Features the addition and removal of access as needed for the VPN."
"It integrates very tightly with the rest of the Fortinet ecosystem."
 

Cons

"I got a few error messages which turned out to be themselves errors."
"Their technical staff needs improvement because they take too much time to resolve issues."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's initial setup process could be easier."
"It would be helpful to receive a code by yourself for authentication instead of it registered to a phone."
"For scalability, you need to size FortiAuthenticator properly. It's not 100%, maybe 80% on the scalable side."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator provides only authentication. It should also enable authorization services"
"I have had stability issues with FortiAuthenticator."
"The integration with third-party tools must be better."
"A better integration with other vendors."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The platform is cost-effective as it does not require a separate license for SD-WAN functionality."
"I rate the product price as two or three on a one-to-ten scale, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The cost of the license could be less expensive. The license is paid on a yearly basis."
"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."
"The product could be more competitively priced."
"I rate its pricing a three to five out of ten."
"It's not expensive."
"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."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise11
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
My experience with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's pricing found the pricing to be good. There are better solutions available in the market. Overall, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is an inexpensive sol...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator could be improved in its cost structure. Although it is not expensive, other solutions offer more value for less money. Cisco Duo provides better value in this regard an...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was implemented as a multi-factor authentication solution to serve as a second barrier for accessing and unlocking devices. However, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was limi...
 

Also Known As

xFA
FortiAuthenticator
 

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Sample Customers

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