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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs Thales SafeNet Trusted Access comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (5th), Identity Management (IM) (15th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
19th
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) (25th), Access Management (28th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is 3.7%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is 1.8%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator3.7%
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access1.8%
Other94.5%
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2848395 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Business Development Manager at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Multi-factor security has improved device protection but still needs broader application coverage
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator could be improved in its cost structure. Although it is not expensive, other solutions offer more value for less money. Cisco Duo provides better value in this regard and connects to web applications much more easily, scaling effectively in that sense. While I have never used Cisco Duo to secure other devices in IoT environments, I know Cisco Duo is capable of doing so, whereas Fortinet FortiAuthenticator cannot. Additionally, Cisco Duo is also cheaper. These are the main reasons why we switched away from Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, as it was very limited compared to other solutions available. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was primarily missing the ability to scale to web applications.
reviewer1719510 - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Sales Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Great validation and integrity features of the endpoint
Our primary use case of Safenet is for cybersecurity incidents, particularly for remote users.  I'm the customer sales leader and a key account manager and we are customers of Thales.  The validation and integrity features of the endpoint are great. Whether you're using a Mac OS or other operating…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This was a regulation we needed to fill and it worked at a good price."
"The product’s most valuable feature is integration with FortiGate, FortiToken, FortiTalk, and multi-factor authentication."
"This is a very important product if a company wants to use a VPN."
"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the security; it's great."
"The most valuable feature is the flexibility in using the SMS messages."
"Features the addition and removal of access as needed for the VPN."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator stood out for its robustness and reliability."
"The most important feature is the security capability because it provides a substantial amount of security for admin-related activities."
"I recommend this solution because it protects information."
"The validation and integrity features of the endpoint are great."
"The interface is easy to use."
"The solution is simple to use."
"Right now, we only have a small use case for the product, however, it has performed well."
 

Cons

"The speed of deployment on the cloud could be improved. It took a few days when it should have been just two days."
"It does the job I paid for, but the graphical interface could be improved."
"There is room for improvement in stability and support."
"The interface is a bit misleading in areas."
"The integration with other products, for example, some SAML authentications, would make it more flexible."
"The product must provide full support for third-party FIDO security keys."
"There have been numerous support tickets sent to Fortinet since this does not appear to be a mature product."
"I don't have any issues with this solution, but it may need a better, more user-friendly interface or better design of the platform."
"SafeNet's reporting and monitoring features could be improved."
"The scalability may not be there."
"There's a dependency on Microsoft Azure."
"I'd like to see more networking features, such as 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 product could be more competitively priced."
"It is usually cheap. Without a license, you can use some basic features. You can buy a 20-year license and implement the solution once."
"When we buy the Fortinet FortiAuthenticator device there is a comparison between price and security."
"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."
"It costs more to license the high-availability option."
"FAC is an affordable solution for Middle Range (200E/400E) and also needs a package of mobility agents (2,000) perpetual."
"The pricing is fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Performing Arts
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
My experience with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's pricing found the pricing to be good. There are better solutions available in the market. Overall, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is an inexpensive sol...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator could be improved in its cost structure. Although it is not expensive, other solutions offer more value for less money. Cisco Duo provides better value in this regard an...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was implemented as a multi-factor authentication solution to serve as a second barrier for accessing and unlocking devices. However, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator was limi...
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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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