Fortinet FortiToken vs RSA Authentication Manager comparison

Fortinet and RSA are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. Fortinet is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.8, while RSA is ranked #19. Fortinet holds a 3.6% mindshare in AS, compared to RSA’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RSA users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiToken

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88% willing to recommend

RSA Authentication Manager

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

RSA Authentication Manager and Fortinet FortiToken are both leading authentication solutions, with RSA offering comprehensive features and integration options, while Fortinet provides a straightforward, cost-effective approach.

What features are offered by RSA Authentication Manager in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

RSA Authentication Manager is noted for its robust security measures, extensive integration capabilities with various enterprise systems, and advanced features suitable for large organizations. Fortinet FortiToken stands out for its simplicity, reliability for smaller setups, and ease of use.

What areas of improvement can be found in RSA Authentication Manager in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

RSA Authentication Manager could benefit from a more intuitive setup process, enhanced documentation, and a streamlined user experience. Fortinet FortiToken needs improvement in customizability, expansion of its feature set, and additional enterprise-level features.

How is the ease of deployment and customer service of RSA Authentication Manager in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

RSA Authentication Manager receives mixed feedback on deployment complexity but positive feedback for its customer support. Fortinet FortiToken is commended for quick, straightforward deployment, though some users find its customer service needs to be more responsive.

What setup costs and ROI can be seen with RSA Authentication Manager in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

RSA Authentication Manager has higher initial setup costs but offers a strong ROI due to its extensive features. Fortinet FortiToken is more affordable with an acceptable ROI, appealing to cost-conscious businesses.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiToken

Ranking in Authentication Systems

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

RSA Authentication Manager

Ranking in Authentication Systems

19th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiToken is 3.6%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Authentication Manager is 2.3%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Authentication Systems Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiToken	3.6%
RSA Authentication Manager	2.3%
Other	94.1%

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Ahmed Auf

Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Has strengthened user authentication and remains reliable despite recent license transfer limitations

I love to work with Fortinet FortiToken because it's easy to configure with any user and with FortiAuthenticator. We uploaded it and use it for any authentication with any user, with integration with any device. With FortiAuthenticator, we integrated it with any server, such as Active Directory, and use the token for VPN and other purposes. In the future, we ask customers to use it with FortiAuthenticator, not just the token, as it provides better integration capabilities. When we buy a specific Fortinet FortiToken, we use it on FortiGate only. Fortinet FortiToken provides very important security benefits because it is used to manage FortiGate from outside, exclusively with Fortinet FortiToken. Without Fortinet FortiToken, administrators cannot use or add admin privileges or manage it from outside, as this could lead to attacks or malicious activity.

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Uwe Schomäcker

VP Business Development at SDVG

Enhancing security with seamless single sign-on and Microsoft integration

We use RSA Authentication Manager for web applications and internal applications. We have a number of applications connected to it, serving over thirty thousand clients. It is integrated into everything from our standard login to Windows in the morning, as well as our applications Due to its…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Fortinet FortiToken provides security and authenticates that the right external people are working with a company's system."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The initial setup is easy. You receive a QR code via email, scan it, and add it. No complicated procedures involved."

"I appreciate that it provides comprehensive security. It is tailored to this specific purpose, and it excels in fulfilling this purpose."

"FortiToken is available in a soft or hard token factor, so there's some flexibility in that. Beyond that, I would say it is a stable solution that has worked for us."

"One of the product's most valuable features is its ease of use."

"The deployment is quick and simple."

"Fortinet FortiToken provides very important security benefits because it is used to manage FortiGate from outside, exclusively with Fortinet FortiToken."

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"It stands out as a comprehensive and adaptable solution that excels in both on-premises and cloud-based authentication, offers strong security with multi-layered authentication, and boasts a well-maintained product with reliable performance."

"RSA Authentication Manager is a robust solution that provides comprehensive protection for both on-premise and cloud-based applications."

"The most valuable feature is the provision part. The mapping and the logging is also very good. In addition, the troubleshooting, from a console point of view, is easy for administration and on the provisioning and logging part."

"The most valuable feature is the SecurID."

"It is a good solution for token identification."

"RSA Authentication Manager is the best available solution."

"The single sign-on feature is the most important."

"Easy setup, deployment, and integration in different infrastructures, including virtual ones."

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Cons

"The problem is that our customers create budgets annually based on the figures at the beginning of the fiscal year. Our customers get annoyed when the price is adjusted in the middle of the year. I understand that it's a difficult time, and price increases make sense for hardware devices. However, FortiToken is a software product, so it shouldn't be affected by factors like chip shortages or supply chain issues. Software solutions should have more transparent and predictable pricing."

"I do not have any notes for improvement."

"It could be integrated better if you could have your FortiToken, and the license would allow you to work across multiple FortiGate solutions."

"Fortinet FortiToken could be lower for some markets."

"FortiToken should provide enhanced SMS services for those users who do not have smartphones."

"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. The migration issue definitely brings it down a bit."

"I'm not sure if it's already available, however, I wonder if there's an option to have it sent to my email address instead of having it on the mobile app."

"They need to develop a more user-friendly solution that is cost-effective so that a hardware-based solution can be provided to all users using VPN services or any configuration service requiring confidentiality."

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"RSA Authentication Manager is perfect. We do not see current missing products or enhancements yet emphasize the importance of a continuous development roadmap."

"We have encountered issue when trying to expand this particular solution for a large set of users across the country."

"We are not planning on using the solution in the future."

"Perhaps parts of the the user interface should become more intuitive."

"Our major problem is the authentication via Microsoft, via Microsoft cloud systems. This is our major aim, to be a valued product for the future. The biggest problem is to work against cheap cloud systems. Cloud identification is our main problem at this time."

"Enhancing the user interface and expanding their marketing efforts in regions like Nigeria and West Africa could be beneficial."

"There is room for improvement in the RSA support."

"We found technical support was not very responsive to our requests for assistance."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Fortinet FortiToken is not an expensive solution."

"The solution’s price is good."

"Although the platform is relatively expensive, it offers significant value. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"From an Indian perspective, it's definitely costlier."

"I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten. We purchased the solution at a reasonable price in 2019."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the cheapest, and ten is the highest, I rate the pricing an eight."

"It is included as part of our firewall license."

"Overall, it's cheaper than other solutions. Of course, we evaluated it five years back, and I haven't checked to see its current market position, but one reason we adopted FortiToken is its lower cost of ownership relative to other solutions we evaluated."

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"The pricing is a little bit complicated because sometimes resellers are able to make prices that are too low. Our price, with a discount, is typically not as high as some of our competitors."

"As a new customer, the minimum cost would be four dollars, but you have room for negotiation, potentially bringing it down to as low as three dollars."

"The solution is costly."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiToken?

The solution is simple and similar to Google Authenticator. It follows time-based authentication. We use it for hardware and software in one environment. The tool offers simple and fast authenticat...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiToken?

Fortinet FortiToken could be improved with flexibility to move it from device to device. With a license, replacement is not possible because Fortinet removed this option. Any Fortinet FortiToken ca...

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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiToken?

The use case for Fortinet FortiToken involves restrictions on token movement. From two or three months ago, Fortinet has not approved moving FortiToken between devices. Users are not allowed to rep...

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What needs improvement with RSA Authentication Manager?

RSA Authentication Manager is perfect. We do not see current missing products or enhancements yet emphasize the importance of a continuous development roadmap.

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What is your primary use case for RSA Authentication Manager?

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What advice do you have for others considering RSA Authentication Manager?

RSA Authentication Manager is the best available solution. However, for other companies, it might seem expensive. It's important for RSA to keep developing new features and maintain a robust roadma...

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Overview

As we've seen, passwords alone don't keep unwanted guests out of your network. Password-only authentication has led to security breaches, malware infections, and policy violations. With two-factor authentication, a password is used along with a security token and authentication server to provide far better security. Authorized employees can remotely access company resources safely using a variety of devices, ranging from lpatops to mobile phones.

Fortinet

RSA Authentication Manager is the platform behind RSA SecurID that allows for centralized management of the RSA SecurID environment including authentication methods, users, applications, and agents across multiple physical sites. It verifies authentication requests and centrally administers authentication policies for organizations' end users.

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Tiera, Fred Loya, BRE Leasing, ADP, BlueFort Security, New Hanover County

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