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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs RSA Adaptive Authentication comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Authentication Systems
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (6th), Identity Management (IM) (8th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (1st)
RSA Adaptive Authentication
Ranking in Authentication Systems
26th
Average Rating
6.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 7.4%, up from 7.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Adaptive Authentication is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Yonas Abebe - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration capabilities simplify authentication and migration challenges need addressing
The integration capabilities of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator are very interesting, as it can be integrated with third-party devices easily and is straightforward to configure. The integration with FortiToken is outstanding, adding a layer of security for authentication. In addition, it can be used by integrating with zero trust single access, enhancing overall security measures.
Directorc4e7 - PeerSpot reviewer
We need better ease of use; the product is overly complicated
There are many use cases that we have defined based on our business needs Ingestion of logs and raising alert space on those logs are the most valuable features. The product is basically unusable. We need better ease of use; it's overly complicated. It has taken years to implement. We used RSA…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We have not had issues with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator. It is stable."
"Customer service and support are excellent."
"The logs have great detail that make it easier to evaluate and control the security environment."
"We are using Fortinet FortiAuthenticator to implement token-based authentication for wireless network access."
"The implementation has significantly improved access management within our organization."
"It has simplified network management, reduced operational costs, and ensured seamless connectivity across all our sites."
"We have a perpetual license for 2FA."
"I prefer the passing tool that sent an active directory console to a Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, then Fortinet FortiAuthenticator does not pass the locks."
"The most valuable feature is the stock tokens. That works the best for us."
"The capability to manage your business policy related to security when required without vendor involvement."
"Ingestion of logs and raising alert space on those logs are the most valuable features."
"Risk Engine’s risk score, eFN, GeoIP, and device binding all coming together in the Policy Rules to decide when to escalate to MFA."
"Our customer are seeing value from the product, as they experience cost reductions. They can stop fraud from their customers, then their customers can have a better experience from their services."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more integration and inclusion of features for ransomware protection directly within the FortiAuthenticator without requiring additional devices."
"There are multiple areas that are in need of improvement. It is not a mature product."
"The area for improvement in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is its price."
"No SMS gateway from the ISP"
"Integration with FortiGate could be more fluid."
"The customization capability of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not very flexible."
"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."
"The hardware aspect of the solution could be improved. We are not really able to understand the hardware capabilities of the device."
"The product is basically unusable. We need better ease of use; it's overly complicated."
"RSA Adaptive Authentication lacks a mechanism to verify the identity of a new user in the Enrollment event workflow."
"I would like to see a more adaptive type of solution, something that we could use on our web pages..."
"Better filters when searching for events. The current features for current filters when searching fraud events are not very comprehensive. You can only filter by certain fields in the transaction."
"It has taken years to implement."
"Reporting modules is one of the major areas that can be improved further."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It costs more to license the high-availability option."
"We pay for licensing on a yearly basis."
"I rate its pricing a three to five out of ten."
"The licensing structure is cost-effective for us compared to some of the other solutions that have recurring monthly costs."
"It's not expensive."
"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 has affordable pricing compared to other vendors."
"I price of the solution is expensive."
"You may need to opt for second best if funding is low and the number of users is huge. However, the pricing is able to be negotiated if your user figures are huge."
"Keep the proxy service layer on premises. That consumes SaaS security services on the back-end."
"Customers need to deploy the solution in a very expensive infrastructure. RSA should should think about a less expensive infrastructure for customers because the solution costs around $100,000, and the infrastructure needed to support that solution may be even more expensive than that price."
"The pricing is $50 per head, yearly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
42%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not overly expensive compared to other Fortinet subscriptions. However, it would be beneficial if the licensing allowed for more flexibility to cover additional users.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
The area for improvement in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is its price.
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Sample Customers

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