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Fortinet FortiToken vs Google Authenticator comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiToken
Ranking in Authentication Systems
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Google Authenticator
Ranking in Authentication Systems
16th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiToken is 2.2%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Authenticator is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiToken2.2%
Google Authenticator0.8%
Other97.0%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

Ahmed Auf - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has strengthened user authentication and remains reliable despite recent license transfer limitations
I love to work with Fortinet FortiToken because it's easy to configure with any user and with FortiAuthenticator. We uploaded it and use it for any authentication with any user, with integration with any device. With FortiAuthenticator, we integrated it with any server, such as Active Directory, and use the token for VPN and other purposes. In the future, we ask customers to use it with FortiAuthenticator, not just the token, as it provides better integration capabilities. When we buy a specific Fortinet FortiToken, we use it on FortiGate only. Fortinet FortiToken provides very important security benefits because it is used to manage FortiGate from outside, exclusively with Fortinet FortiToken. Without Fortinet FortiToken, administrators cannot use or add admin privileges or manage it from outside, as this could lead to attacks or malicious activity.
RA
Head Advisor Infrastructure Cloud Architect at Adrienutech
Multi-factor protection has strengthened data privacy and secures daily cloud collaboration
In my opinion, the best feature Google Authenticator offers is that it makes your time more secure and your data more secure. The feature is good. The security features of Google Authenticator have helped me greatly because when you do not activate this, you only have one protection with any Google account requiring OTP. Google Authenticator employs two-factor authentication, making you more secure than with just a single layer. This helps me sync and access GitHub, Microsoft, and any accounts using Google's authentication. Regarding the features of Google Authenticator, I find it very easy and free, and there is no need for an internet connection when I generate the code. It is simple for me to implement, standard for TOTP, and compatible with many services. Primarily, it can reduce password leak issues significantly. Google Authenticator has positively impacted my organization by improving security and productivity. Regarding how security and productivity have improved, my team collaborates in the cloud and needs to spend time working there securely. With the feature in Google Cloud, Google Authenticator makes their lives easier. They do not need to be experts to use it. Many applications can be connected, which is excellent, and the primary security with two layers is very effective.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
23%
Construction Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiToken?
Fortinet FortiToken is not easy to change because after installing it on one person, it can be transferred to another, but we need support and cannot self-manage it. If we could self-manage transfe...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiToken?
Fortinet FortiToken is primarily used for VPN access to the internet, which is the main use case for my clients and me.
What advice do you have for others considering Fortinet FortiToken?
We use Fortinet and their products. I understand your points about Fortinet FortiToken. It is easy to integrate Fortinet FortiToken with solutions such as FortiGate, FortiAuthenticator, or FortiClo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Authenticator?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that pricing is very free, which is good. The price is still free.
What needs improvement with Google Authenticator?
A potential improvement for Google Authenticator that I suggest is to add push notifications in the future. Currently, I think everything is good. Simply adding the feature for push notifications w...
What is your primary use case for Google Authenticator?
My main use case for Google Authenticator is for saving my data protection. It can be needed if any hacker or attacker tries to access my email, so they need two-factor authentication. I need to ac...
 

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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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