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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
65
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 November 2026, in the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 12.4%, down from 15.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA is 2.5%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator12.4%
WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA2.5%
Other85.1%
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
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

"The solution is simple to deploy, simple to use, and user-friendly."
"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 is stable and reliable."
"Customer service and support are excellent."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator are easy to configure, secure, and the application has good performance."
"We have not had issues with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator. It is stable."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"It has simplified network management, reduced operational costs, and ensured seamless connectivity across all our sites."
"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 integrations are good."
"The WatchGuard firewall includes many security features, such as UDP, block filters, web filtering, and GeoBlock."
"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."
"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."
"It can be implemented as an app on the phone, rather than with a hardware token."
"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."
 

Cons

"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 integration with third-party tools must be better."
"There have been numerous support tickets sent to Fortinet since this does not appear to be a mature product."
"Technical support used to be much better. Fortinet seems to be downgrading, so everything takes longer to get a response in comparison to the past."
"If you can't authenticate to protect transactions, and the security is weak, it's a problem."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator could benefit from some artificial intelligence functionality and resolution of some glitches that may exist."
"Other features that would improve the product are a single sign-on where people can use their Gmail ID to log-in, etc."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's initial setup process could be easier."
"We would like the zero trust feature of this solution to be completed, with more details added and more laptop management capability."
"Locking could be enhanced to be GDPR compliant."
"The solution should implement a tagging process, which will provide an extra layer of security for the devices connected to the VPN."
"Documentation on cloud could be improved."
"My only concern is the segmentation of services, which I understand is common in SaaS."
"The product must enable administrators to restrict the privileges of remote users."
"It's not so simple to configure."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay for licensing on a yearly basis."
"The cost of the license could be less expensive. The license is paid on a yearly basis."
"The product could be more competitively priced."
"You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed."
"I would start off with a VM including the base license and scale according to the number of users you need to authenticate."
"FAC is an affordable solution for Middle Range (200E/400E) and also needs a package of mobility agents (2,000) perpetual."
"The product has affordable pricing compared to other vendors."
"I rate the price of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator a three out of five."
"We got the product at a low price."
"The pricing, I believe, is around $3 a user a year. It is quite reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

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...
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Also Known As

FortiAuthenticator
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Sample Customers

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