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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (10th), Authentication Systems (5th), Identity Management (IM) (15th)
WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA
Ranking in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Authorization Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 12.4%, down from 16.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA is 2.1%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator12.4%
WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA2.1%
Other85.5%
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
 

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.
MF
Senior IT Tech at PCSL
Strong security measures and easy initial setup
I did reach out to WatchGuard for some features I'd like to see. I have a security license where AuthPoint could be used as a secondary authenticator for Office 365 users. It would be great to leverage AuthPoint for external authentication for Office 365, especially since some users prefer familiar tools, even with Microsoft's recent 2FA rollout. Additionally, I'm currently testing WatchGuard EDR, and I'd love to see full visibility into the cybersecurity status of assets, including vulnerabilities.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is very stable. We have never had any issues with this solution."
"The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was straightforward, working effectively out of the box."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator has improved our organization because we are able to can create identity-based policies, for example, who are you and where are you, and we are shifting from the IP-based to the identity-based."
"The solution is simple to deploy, simple to use, and user-friendly."
"The current version is stable...Scalability-wise, it is a fine solution"
"I like the self-registration capabilities."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"FortiAuthenticator is a very good solution. It is all jury-based. FortiAuthenticator is very easy for anyone to understand how it works and be able to take action."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"We use well-prepared templates to integrate AWS and Office 365 so it's very, very easy to implement for our needs."
"Personal notifications are very easy to use."
"The integrations are good."
"The WatchGuard firewall includes many security features, such as UDP, block filters, web filtering, and GeoBlock."
"WatchGuard AuthPoint is the multifactor authentication solution for our VPN and is our multifactor authentication piece to connect to our VPN back into our network."
"The token-based two-factor verification (2FA) for user logins is valuable. It's the primary reason we use AuthPoint, and I find it very effective."
"The approvals feature of this solution is very good; it is operated by just one button, and can be controlled from a mobile device if needed."
 

Cons

"The technical support team is bad."
"We had some stability issues. Our first LBS unit wouldn't work properly the first time and that wasted a lot of time."
"I think the tool could provide this solution on the cloud."
"The GUI is on the older side but I'm sure that it will be upgraded soon. It works, but it looks a little dated."
"The technical support is mid-range; it's not your wow kind of support, and they're not really there when it comes to support."
"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."
"There have been numerous support tickets sent to Fortinet since this does not appear to be a mature product."
"It has been really great. We don't have any complaints about it at all. We've only had one or two very minor glitches, and they were just in passing."
"Documentation on cloud could be improved."
"Locking could be enhanced to be GDPR compliant."
"We would like the zero trust feature of this solution to be completed, with more details added and more laptop management capability."
"The product must enable administrators to restrict the privileges of remote users."
"The solution should implement a tagging process, which will provide an extra layer of security for the devices connected to the VPN."
"My only concern is the segmentation of services, which I understand is common in SaaS."
"It's not so simple to configure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform provides a user-based pricing model rather than a subscription pricing model."
"FAC is an affordable solution for Middle Range (200E/400E) and also needs a package of mobility agents (2,000) perpetual."
"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."
"I would start off with a VM including the base license and scale according to the number of users you need to authenticate."
"It is usually cheap. Without a license, you can use some basic features. You can buy a 20-year license and implement the solution once."
"You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed."
"The licensing structure is cost-effective for us compared to some of the other solutions that have recurring monthly costs."
"The cost of the license could be less expensive. The license is paid on a yearly basis."
"The pricing, I believe, is around $3 a user a year. It is quite reasonable."
"We got the product at a low price."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
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Company Size

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Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet can make Fortinet FortiAuthenticator better by having a cloud version of it. Currently, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is only available for on-premises, and it is an on-premises solution. It...
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Also Known As

FortiAuthenticator
AuthPoint
 

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Sample Customers

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