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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs Thales SafeNet Trusted Access comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

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

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)
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
20th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (27th), Access Management (20th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 7.6%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is 0.9%, down from 1.2% 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.
GauravMathur - PeerSpot reviewer
Simple to use, easy to set up, and performs well
I'm not saying that we want to switch the product, however, since the requirement has increased, we are looking at other options that may be better suited. The scalability may not there. We have a few specific use cases where we have to avoid the cloud. Especially in Europe, we're not allowed to carry their phone in factories. We need some sort of secure access solution. There's a dependency on Microsoft Azure. I am paying to SafeNet and in parallel, I also need to pay Microsoft to use the same service. That makes no sense, to pay double. If they could do something about it, that would be very good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The response from Fortinet is very fast."
"The integration into tools, including CI/CD pipelines, is easy and handy."
"The product’s most valuable feature is integration with FortiGate, FortiToken, FortiTalk, and multi-factor authentication."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is RADIUS service and the social network integration feature."
"The initial setup is a valuable point on Fortinet products. Most of the time, putting the theory into practice on the devices is quite friendly and straightforward. As long as you can read English you can find your way around the solution and make it work. This is a high value point on Fortinet - the way everything is laid out in the web UI is user-friendly and quite straightforward. The UI is quite simple."
"Enables easy integration, allowing for 2FA with our VPN."
"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 initial setup is very easy."
"The validation and integrity features of the endpoint are great."
"The interface is easy to use."
"The solution is simple to use."
 

Cons

"There are multiple areas that are in need of improvement. It is not a mature product."
"It would be helpful to receive a code by yourself for authentication instead of it registered to a phone."
"A better integration with other vendors."
"The customization capability of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not very flexible."
"Integration with some other enterprise applications could be improved."
"I would like to see more integration and inclusion of features for ransomware protection directly within the FortiAuthenticator without requiring additional devices."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator provides only authentication. It should also enable authorization services"
"The hardware aspect of the solution could be improved. We are not really able to understand the hardware capabilities of the device."
"There's a dependency on Microsoft Azure."
"SafeNet's reporting and monitoring features could be improved."
"Lacks the ability to integrate network monitoring solutions and authenticate the app users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing a four out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is not that costly. It is cheap, easy to manage, easy to install, and easy to configure."
"The customers need to pay for licenses, and some pay on a yearly basis while others pay on a three-yearly or five-yearly basis. Also, it is not an expensive solution."
"I rate the product price as two or three on a one-to-ten scale, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The product has affordable pricing compared to other vendors."
"It's not expensive."
"It costs more to license the high-availability option."
"You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed."
"We pay for licensing on a yearly basis."
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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
47%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
4%
 

Company Size

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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
SafeNet Trusted Access, Gemalto SafeNet Trusted Access
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
IBM, Western Union, Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, Novartis, and AT&T.
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