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RSA Authentication Manager vs Thales Authenticators comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

RSA Authentication Manager
Ranking in Authentication Systems
13th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Thales Authenticators
Ranking in Authentication Systems
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of RSA Authentication Manager is 2.7%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Thales Authenticators is 1.9%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
RSA Authentication Manager2.7%
Thales Authenticators1.9%
Other95.4%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

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VP Business Development at SDVG
Enhancing security with seamless single sign-on and Microsoft integration
We use RSA Authentication Manager for web applications and internal applications. We have a number of applications connected to it, serving over thirty thousand clients. It is integrated into everything from our standard login to Windows in the morning, as well as our applications Due to its…
Gustavo Merighi - PeerSpot reviewer
Automation and Telecommunications Analyst at Grupo Energisa
Has an easy-to-use management interface and a straightforward initial setup process
Our primary use cases include multifactor authentication for VPN connections and access to security tools like jump servers and firewalls. We also use it to enhance security measures in an enterprise environment The most valuable feature is the YAML 2.0 integration. It has an easy-to-use…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the provision part. The mapping and the logging is also very good. In addition, the troubleshooting, from a console point of view, is easy for administration and on the provisioning and logging part."
"Easy setup, deployment, and integration in different infrastructures, including virtual ones."
"It is a stable solution. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten."
"The technical support has been great; their service is perfect."
"The single sign-on feature is the most important."
"It is a good solution for token identification."
"The product has addressed our remote access security needs while making our work force mobile thus enhancing productivity and customer service initiatives."
"RSA Authentication Manager Appliance is almost like Plug 'n' Play, so it's an excellent experience."
"The solution is scalable and stable."
"The most valuable feature of SafeNet Authentication Manager is authentication."
"The solution has helped our organization by allowing all users to connect securely."
"I like how the solution allows me to support different types of hardware tokens and integrate with OTP."
"We use this solution to log into virtual machines like VMware and VMware Horizon."
"The technical support services are good."
 

Cons

"Perhaps parts of the the user interface should become more intuitive."
"The price needs to be improved."
"My observation over the years is that the system upgrades can be complicated and must be well planned out to address 'what if' issues, including backing off upgrades if necessary."
"The reporting needs to be improved, and they should be delivered by email."
"Enhancing the user interface and expanding their marketing efforts in regions like Nigeria and West Africa could be beneficial."
"We are not planning on using the solution in the future."
"We found technical support was not very responsive to our requests for assistance."
"Our major problem is the authentication via Microsoft, via Microsoft cloud systems. This is our major aim, to be a valued product for the future. The biggest problem is to work against cheap cloud systems. Cloud identification is our main problem at this time."
"The scalability could improve, we have a lot of downtimes two years ago; this was in the cloud environment, because we purchased SafeNet Authentication Manager as a cloud service, and sometimes it was down for two or three hours."
"The product could be improved by adding more features for sending tokens via SMS or phone calls."
"The problem with SafeNet is that it's not integrated with Microsoft 365."
"I'd like to see integration with other platforms."
"The stability could improve."
"The solution should allow for support of multi-tenant architecture."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is a little bit complicated because sometimes resellers are able to make prices that are too low. Our price, with a discount, is typically not as high as some of our competitors."
"As a new customer, the minimum cost would be four dollars, but you have room for negotiation, potentially bringing it down to as low as three dollars."
"The solution is costly."
"Thales is more expensive than its competitors."
"There is an annual licensing fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Construction Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise7
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with RSA Authentication Manager?
RSA Authentication Manager is perfect. We do not see current missing products or enhancements yet emphasize the importance of a continuous development roadmap.
What is your primary use case for RSA Authentication Manager?
We use RSA Authentication Manager for web applications and internal applications. We have a number of applications connected to it, serving over thirty thousand clients. It is integrated into every...
What advice do you have for others considering RSA Authentication Manager?
RSA Authentication Manager is the best available solution. However, for other companies, it might seem expensive. It's important for RSA to keep developing new features and maintain a robust roadma...
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Also Known As

ACE/Server
Gemalto Ezio, Ezio, Gemalto Authenticators, SafeNet Authentication Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Tiera, Fred Loya, BRE Leasing, ADP, BlueFort Security, New Hanover County
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
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