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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs OneSpan DIGIPASS comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Authentication Systems
4th
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 August 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 3.2%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OneSpan DIGIPASS is 1.4%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator3.2%
OneSpan DIGIPASS1.4%
Other95.4%
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

"The product’s most valuable feature is integration with FortiGate, FortiToken, FortiTalk, and multi-factor authentication."
"The product enables SSO."
"FortiAuthenticator has created a straightforward easy-to-use product."
"We switched to FortiAuthenticator because it integrates with our Fortinet products."
"I appreciate its ability to provide multi-factor authentication, but it's primarily focused on this function."
"The ease of use is really nice. Using Authenticator, I've been able to actually work better on my authentication due to the fact that I have a single fabric to authenticate control from my firewall and on my access points. Authentication takes place from this area."
"The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was straightforward, working effectively out of the box."
"Enables easy integration, allowing for 2FA with our VPN."
"OneSpan Digipass is very useful, easy to use and work with."
 

Cons

"A better integration with other vendors."
"There have been numerous support tickets sent to Fortinet since this does not appear to be a mature product."
"I would like to see integration and customization capabilities with the end-user portal to solve authentication issues with diverse implementation scenarios."
"We would like to see Linux-based operating systems be able to integrate with FortiAuthenticator to get two-factor authentication running on them. as well. This is a shortcoming that I have faced a few times already."
"The stability of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is rated as six out of ten, indicating some instability issues."
"I would like to see more support from Fortinet with tech support people who have as much expertise on the authenticator as they do on their firewalls."
"I don't have any issues with this solution, but it may need a better, more user-friendly interface or better design of the platform."
"The interface is a bit misleading in areas."
"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

"I rate the price of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator a three out of five."
"When we buy the Fortinet FortiAuthenticator device there is a comparison between price and security."
"It's not expensive."
"The solution is not very expensive."
"It costs more to license the high-availability option."
"I would start off with a VM including the base license and scale according to the number of users you need to authenticate."
"I would rate the pricing a four out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is not that costly. It is cheap, easy to manage, easy to install, and easy to configure."
"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

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

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
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Also Known As

FortiAuthenticator
VASCO DIGIPASS, DIGIPASS
 

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