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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs Thales SafeNet Trusted Access comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 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 Single Sign-On (SSO)
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (4th), Identity Management (IM) (15th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
19th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (25th), Access Management (28th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 3.8%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is 1.9%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator3.8%
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access1.9%
Other94.3%
Single Sign-On (SSO)
 

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.
GauravMathur - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President Information Technology at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Simple to use, easy to set up, and performs well
I'm not saying that we want to switch the product, however, since the requirement has increased, we are looking at other options that may be better suited. The scalability may not there. We have a few specific use cases where we have to avoid the cloud. Especially in Europe, we're not allowed to carry their phone in factories. We need some sort of secure access solution. There's a dependency on Microsoft Azure. I am paying to SafeNet and in parallel, I also need to pay Microsoft to use the same service. That makes no sense, to pay double. If they could do something about it, that would be very good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiAuthenticator is easy to use."
"I prefer the passing tool that sent an active directory console to a Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, then Fortinet FortiAuthenticator does not pass the locks."
"We have a perpetual license for 2FA."
"The tool's most valuable features are push notifications and integration with the FortiGate firewall. Push notifications provide an instant acceptance mechanism. When customers try to access SSL VPN, the solution sends a push notification to their mobile phone, and they can easily approve the access. The integration with FortiGate firewall is very easy if our customers use FortiGate for their firewall."
"This is a scalable product."
"The product is very easy to use and someone can easily manage working with it, so we do not need any support."
"The most valuable feature is the OTP on the mobile phone."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy. It is also easy to deploy."
"The solution is simple to use."
"Right now, we only have a small use case for the product, however, it has performed well."
"The interface is easy to use."
"The validation and integrity features of the endpoint are great."
"I recommend this solution because it protects information."
 

Cons

"They could expand FortiAuthenticator's capabilities to accommodate a broader range of environments."
"Integration with some other enterprise applications could be improved."
"I would like to see integration and customization capabilities with the end-user portal to solve authentication issues with diverse implementation scenarios."
"The technical support could be improved as some staff lacks the necessary knowledge to assist effectively."
"The solution could be more automated. It should be able to let me automate a lot of things so that what normally is done as a matter of manual processes can be handled quicker. Slow integrations can be taken up/out if there was more automation."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's initial setup process could be easier."
"There have been numerous support tickets sent to Fortinet since this does not appear to be a mature product."
"Their technical staff needs improvement because they take too much time to resolve issues."
"SafeNet's reporting and monitoring features could be improved."
"The scalability may not be there."
"I'd like to see more networking features, such as the ability to integrate network monitoring solutions and authenticate the app users."
"There's a dependency on Microsoft Azure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I price of the solution is expensive."
"When we buy the Fortinet FortiAuthenticator device there is a comparison between price and security."
"The cost of the license could be less expensive. The license is paid on a yearly basis."
"I rate the product price as two or three on a one-to-ten scale, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The product could be more competitively priced."
"The pricing is fair."
"Between paying them to help with the configuration, the box itself, and the support, it came to like $12,500, including a three-year service agreement."
"The price seems okay. It's not that expensive compared to other authenticators."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Performing Arts
9%
Legal Firm
8%
 

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
SafeNet Trusted Access, Gemalto SafeNet Trusted Access
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
IBM, Western Union, Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, Novartis, and AT&T.
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