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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs Imprivata OneSign comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (4th), Identity Management (IM) (9th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (3rd)
Imprivata OneSign
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
19th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 7.8%, down from 8.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imprivata OneSign is 1.9%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
 

Featured Reviews

Yonas Abebe - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration capabilities simplify authentication and migration challenges need addressing
The integration capabilities of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator are very interesting, as it can be integrated with third-party devices easily and is straightforward to configure. The integration with FortiToken is outstanding, adding a layer of security for authentication. In addition, it can be used by integrating with zero trust single access, enhancing overall security measures.
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Reasonably priced, performs well, easy to deploy, and has responsive technical support
We use Imprivata OneSign for the single sign-on Imprivata supports single sign-on. OneSign is the name itself. It provides a service that allows users to sign in to whatever application they are using. This is the most important feature of this solution. The deployment is very quick, and the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Once you configure it properly, it runs fine."
"We use this product for SSL two-factor authentication and FortiToken management."
"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 logs have great detail that make it easier to evaluate and control the security environment."
"It integrates very tightly with the rest of the Fortinet ecosystem."
"Customer service and support are excellent."
"It reduces the need for network administrator intervention by allowing the user to perform their own registration and resolve their own password problems and issues."
"The product enables SSO."
"It provides a service that allows users to sign in to whatever application they are using. This is the most important feature of this solution."
"It has benefited my organization in the way that it makes it more secure by making it harder to hack."
 

Cons

"The hardware aspect of the solution could be improved. We are not really able to understand the hardware capabilities of the device."
"Integration with FortiGate could be more fluid."
"The stability of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is rated as six out of ten, indicating some instability issues."
"I would like to see integration and customization capabilities with the end-user portal to solve authentication issues with diverse implementation scenarios."
"Other features that would improve the product are a single sign-on where people can use their Gmail ID to log-in, etc."
"The integration with other products, for example, some SAML authentications, would make it more flexible."
"The customization capability of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not very flexible."
"The GUI has some shortcomings and can be made better. The GUI is not great."
"I would like for them to make this solution compatible with Mac OS. I would also like for them to provide a portal so that users can easily integrate it with their applications."
"They should have a landing page."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It costs more to license the high-availability option."
"I rate the product price as two or three on a one-to-ten scale, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The licensing structure is cost-effective for us compared to some of the other solutions that have recurring monthly costs."
"I rate its pricing a three to five out of ten."
"The solution is not very expensive."
"It's not expensive."
"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."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the pricing a seven."
"The price is reasonable, it's an affordable solution."
"At the moment, I believe the price is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
38%
Healthcare Company
22%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not overly expensive compared to other Fortinet subscriptions. However, it would be beneficial if the licensing allowed for more flexibility to cover additional users.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Initially, we deployed Fortinet FortiAuthenticator on VMware and faced challenges when migrating to an OpenStack environment, which required reconfiguration. I recommend Fortinet make its images mi...
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Also Known As

FortiAuthenticator
OneSign, Imprivata OneSign Authentication Management
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
AZ Groeninge, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust, Mahaska Health Partnership, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Boulder Community Hospital, City of Marietta, Spencer Hospital, Southwest Washington Medical Center, South Shore Hospital
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