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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs One Identity Manager comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Omada Identity's technical support is praised for responsiveness, but outdated documentation and inconsistent response times pose challenges.
Sentiment score
8.0
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, but initial support may need escalation for complex issues.
Sentiment score
7.2
One Identity Manager's customer service is generally decent, with premium support offering quicker responses, though at a cost.
We do not contact their technical support directly because we have a service agreement already in place with them with some dedicated and some non-dedicated resources.
At times, some technical staff lack knowledge, which delays issue resolution.
When we send a ticket to Fortinet, they go into research mode as if they are hearing the problem for the first time.
It could take a day or some hours depending on the case or the customer.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
4.7
Omada Identity needs UI improvements, better scalability, integration, documentation, and cost-effective upgrades, with enhanced API and automation.
Sentiment score
5.2
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator needs improved user interface, easier configuration, better integration, increased automation, and enhanced cloud, support, and customization features.
Sentiment score
4.9
One Identity Manager requires improvements in performance, interface simplicity, documentation, and support to enhance usability and customization.
The biggest issue, which is the reason why we are transitioning from their product to SailPoint, is the overall user experience.
For example, authentication for wireless users expires after 24 hours, requiring re-authentication daily.
The technical support could be improved as some staff lacks the necessary knowledge to assist effectively.
I would like to see more integration and inclusion of features for ransomware protection directly within the FortiAuthenticator without requiring additional devices.
One Identity Manager needs better documentation and more examples, especially for beginners, as it has a steep learning curve.
Competitors like Omada and SailPoint offer a more extensive global presence and support network.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Omada Identity is praised for its scalability in cloud and hybrid environments, despite minor performance and customization feedback.
Sentiment score
7.6
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is highly scalable, easily expanding users, though minor challenges exist, typically rated 8-9 in scalability.
Sentiment score
7.4
One Identity Manager is scalable, integrating well with platforms but may face performance issues with large databases.
The scalability of FortiAuthenticator is good, and I would rate it an eight on a scale of one to ten.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
6.1
Omada Identity offers cost-effective on-premises pricing, though cloud options are pricier, with flexible negotiations available for enterprises.
Sentiment score
6.1
FortiAuthenticator provides cost-effective, flexible licensing with competitive pricing, often cheaper than competitors, despite market-driven price fluctuations.
Sentiment score
6.5
One Identity Manager offers competitive user-based pricing but may incur higher hardware costs, varying by region and discounts.
They are lower than some of their competitors.
The pricing is reasonable compared to other solutions.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Omada Identity is stable, with minimal issues, occasional bugs, and high ratings for reliability and performance.
Sentiment score
7.8
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is highly stable with minor issues under heavy load, praised for integration and reliability.
Sentiment score
7.3
Users experience mixed stability with One Identity Manager, citing performance bugs and the importance of proper configuration for stability.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.3
Omada Identity provides governance, customization, integration, and automation for efficient identity lifecycle management with advanced reporting and strong API connectivity.
Sentiment score
7.6
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator provides user-friendly authentication, integration with FortiGate, flexible options, and centralized management enhancing security and efficiency.
Sentiment score
7.9
One Identity Manager offers customization, automation, governance, and scalability, supporting onboarding, reporting, security, and cloud app management.
Technically, the product does everything one would expect from an identity and access management platform.
We use multi-factor authentication for enhancing security.
The most valuable feature I find in FortiAuthenticator is web filtering.
It ensures high security through multiple approval processes, preventing unauthorized access and enhancing compliance by providing time-based access for privileged accounts with proper audit trails.
The Designer is most useful because that is how we develop scripts, processes, etc.
 

Categories and Ranking

Omada Identity
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Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (3rd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (6th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (6th), Authentication Systems (3rd), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (3rd)
One Identity Manager
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
107
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (2nd)
 

Featured Reviews

Pernilla Hulth - PeerSpot reviewer
The interface is easy to use and gives you a solid overview
The cloud-based deployment was straightforward, but the on-prem deployment was in a highly complex ecosystem. Omada has matured since then. I wouldn't say that it isn't straightforward, but it depends on the customer. A standard deployment is relatively easy, but it can be more painful if you need a lot of customization. We deployed the cloud solution in around four months, nearly meeting the 12-week benchmark. The on-prem deployment took three years. It was a highly complex ecosystem that was dependent on other systems. Depending on the size of your environment, you need a product owner and some specialists for maintenance. My last customer was a university with a complex environment. They had around 12 people involved in maintenance at that organization. Typically, it's between 2-5 people.
Rias_Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
Once configured properly, it runs smoothly with minimal potential for misconfiguration and enhances security by providing two-factor authentication
Customer service and support are helpful, but in the last few years, I've found that the first-level support isn't able to understand the issue. They escalate to the tier-two level, who are able to resolve it. On the first level, it takes time. Maybe they have grown too big and aren't able to give each network the unique attention it deserves. We customize some implementations, and at that time, they're not able to help because the people supporting are new and not from the field. The training seems fine, but in practice, it's different. Their support is not that great anymore. A little arrogance is there. It doesn't qualify them very well if there's arrogance in their communication. They do not understand the issue. That's why you're coming back to support. For example, one issue I'm facing is when a person leaves the organization without handing over details. They'll send an email to that person, but that person is not available. How are you going to access this email? These are a few instances where we are finding it difficult, and they take more than a week or two to resolve some issues. Their support used to be very good, but now that they're on top, they're not as responsive at the first-level support.
Vladislav Shapiro - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers a more comprehensive and streamlined view of user identities and access
One of the most valuable features is the ability for business people to input their knowledge about business processes directly into the product. It's a good tool for anyone familiar with business or technical administration. The shopping cart capability for requests and the catalog features were also initially valuable. It's the best product for providing an enterprise view of logically disconnected SAP accounts. Sometimes, it's doing better than the SAP IG, which probably got discontinued or will be. One Identity Manager helps us connect SAP accounts to employee identities under governance. It is critical because there's no such thing as just SAP, and you want to centralize. You have Active Directory, SAP, and all the cloud applications. Every product has its user accounts, and One Identity allows you to connect them all in one place. One Identity Manager provides IGA for the more difficult-to-manage aspects of SAP. It lets you do many different things and go as deep as you want. The solution has a whole library of specialized SAP workflows for provisioning. You can build a customized web interface that you can do whatever you want with. The out-of-the-box interface for administrators or anybody else can take a little time to understand. It depends on the user's maturity. You must understand what's happening before touching the product. If you have experience using Identity Manager or similar tools, it's highly intuitive. It has so many features that it takes time to adopt, but that's not because it's difficult. The business roles are fundamental to role-based access controls. If you don't know how to build roles, it's very hard to do. One of the advantages of this particular product is that you don't have to be a technical person to build the role. You can log in as a business owner with a newly created project and add entitlements, users, or criteria. You can do it manually or using a formula. It's easy to do without any code.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Omada Identity?
We don't have to go in and do a lot of the work that we did before. It may have saved us somewhere in the range of 10...
What needs improvement with Omada Identity?
There are some technical bits and pieces that we have looked at that could be better. For instance, when you do a rec...
What is your primary use case for Omada Identity?
We wanted a solution that could help us make HR the master of identities. We wanted a solution that could take that d...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
The cost of FortiAuthenticator is rated high due to market conditions. Nevertheless, I rated its cost an eight on a s...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
The technical support could be improved as some staff lacks the necessary knowledge to assist effectively.
What do you like most about One Identity Manager?
The One Identity birthright process has helped generate user accounts more accurately and quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
One Identity Manager is priced in the middle range but offers good value due to lower implementation time compared to...
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
One Identity Manager needs better documentation and more examples, especially for beginners, as it has a steep learni...
 

Also Known As

Omada Identity Suite, Omada Identity Cloud
FortiAuthenticator
Quest One Identity Manager, Dell One Identity Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Bayer, ECCO Shoes, Vattenfall, NuStar Energy, Unicredit, Schiphol Group, BMW Group, Deutsche Leasing
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Texas A&M, Sky Media, BHF Bank, Swiss Post, Union Investment, Wayne State University. More at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
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