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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (6th), Authentication Systems (3rd), Identity Management (IM) (7th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (3rd)
Workspace ONE UEM
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
100
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (3rd), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (7th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (3rd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (7th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is designed for Single Sign-On (SSO) and holds a mindshare of 11.5%, up 11.4% compared to last year.
Workspace ONE UEM, on the other hand, focuses on Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), holds 21.9% mindshare, down 27.4% since last year.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Rias_Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 4, 2024
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.
JM
Sep 19, 2022
Needs a better management interface, requires more support, and is complex to set up
Initially, the setup itself is quite complex. We had bought what VMware called a starter kit, which came with some professional services to get us up and running with the product. I'd rate it a four out of five in terms of ease of deployment as we did have those professional services to help us. Unfortunately, the implementation, I would have to call a fail. We had several existing devices, and installing the product properly involved wiping the phone and installing and then restoring the user's information. And we had a very large resistance to that approach from our client community. We ended up installing more of a BYOD model, which limited the value of the platform to our organization.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The two-step authentication provides a higher level of security."
"It is very stable. We have never had any issues with this solution."
"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 implementation has significantly improved access management within our organization."
"The current version is stable...Scalability-wise, it is a fine solution"
"The ease of use is really nice. Using Authenticator, I've been able to actually work better on my authentication due to the fact that I have a single fabric to authenticate control from my firewall and on my access points. Authentication takes place from this area."
"Intuitive interface and easy to deploy."
"The first valuable feature is being able to see everything on one platform. This includes logs and authentication failure."
"People who want to adopt this solution may be thinking about it from the end-user's perspective, but this solution is also very friendly for the people who manage it. It's administration-friendly."
"The most valuable features are the ones that control the leaking."
"It was easy to use."
"VMware Workspace ONE is a platform that's really good at monitoring and managing mobile endpoints. It can be set up quickly and implemented easily. Technical support for this solution has always been good."
"If an outside person tries to track or hack information, it is not possible without us being notified."
"We recently integrated Workspace ONE with our intelligence report, and this is a great tool from a reporting point of view. In our daily business, we get several requests from businesses to provide an Adobe request for monitoring, whether it is for Android or iOS devices. The main benefit of this tool is that we can exclude the report for applications."
"It seems highly stable and scalable."
"The most valuable feature is single sign-on."
 

Cons

"Integration with some other enterprise applications could be improved."
"One thing I dislike is that if you have the software authenticator on a mobile device and that device is lost, it's difficult to remove."
"The technical support team is bad."
"We would like to see Linux-based operating systems be able to integrate with FortiAuthenticator to get two-factor authentication running on them. as well. This is a shortcoming that I have faced a few times already."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive."
"The product must provide full support for third-party FIDO security keys."
"If you want some other FortiAuthenticator from one site to another site, you should have requirements, but really if you have authentication and directory or another solution, you should change the password of the authenticator between the solution and the directory and other things. So transfer of data and other information should be simpler."
"There are multiple areas that are in need of improvement. It is not a mature product."
"The product's stability for certain instances needs improvement."
"I'd like to see more integration capabilities in future releases."
"There is room for improvement in customer service and support."
"The SaaS environment is not very responsive at times, so the performance can be improved in that regard."
"One thing VMware needs to improve is compatibility with different operating systems."
"From an improvement perspective, there is a need for discounts to be offered by the solution since it is something that any organization can expect from the product."
"Cost of licensing is quite high."
"Pricing is a limitation. I think it's on the higher side, so if it were cheaper, it would benefit more organizations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"FAC is an affordable solution for Middle Range (200E/400E) and also needs a package of mobility agents (2,000) perpetual."
"I rate its pricing a three to five out of ten."
"It's not expensive."
"The licensing structure is cost-effective for us compared to some of the other solutions that have recurring monthly costs."
"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."
"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."
"I price of the solution is expensive."
"The platform is cost-effective as it does not require a separate license for SD-WAN functionality."
"There is a separate cost for technical support and extra premium features. The pricing should be simplified."
"The solution is more expensive than Intune."
"It is quite expensive, but I think large companies have agreements with these organizations that provide remote monitoring for phones, and they get massive discounts. The public price does not reflect what they pay. You won't get the same pricing if you're buying for 10 employees versus 1,000 employees. On the public price, you get perhaps a 10% discount, but if you're buying 1,000, the discount could be really massive, especially if you signed a contract for a number of years."
"Pricing is an area that could be improved."
"Workspace ONE is on the higher end of the pricing band when compared to other players in the market."
"Our organization has stopped using the solution because it was expensive."
"The license is paid annually."
"The solution is about $45 per device for a 12 month subscription. The price is standard across the world."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
The platform is cost-effective as it does not require a separate license for SD-WAN functionality.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
The solution's command line interface could be improved to provide better support for low-level debugging and advanced configurations. Additionally, features that streamline user management and int...
How does Microsoft Intune compare with VMware Workspace One?
Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes it easy to control security and manage the usage of mobile apps when you have a ...
How does VMware Workspace One compare with VMware Horizon 7?
VMware Workspace One has a powerful set of helpful features. The solution offers very good documentation, the initial setup is easy, and the product is very stable and reliable. I think the fact th...
What do you like most about VMware Workspace ONE?
The platform provides a stable environment for operations and quickly creates new environments. Additionally, it offers efficient flexibility.
 

Also Known As

FortiAuthenticator
VMware Workspace ONE, VMware AirWatch, Workspace ONE Assist, VMware Identity Manager, Workspace ONE Access, VMware Horizon Air
 

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Sample Customers

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