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Fortinet FortiToken vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
3.8
Fortinet FortiToken offers investment returns through enhanced security, integration with firewalls, and flexible non-subscription token renewal.
Sentiment score
6.5
Workspace ONE UEM users reported improved security, reduced IT workload, and cost savings, with varying ROI experiences and future potential.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Fortinet's customer service is generally good, with excellent technical support but some slow responses in certain regions.
Sentiment score
5.9
Workspace ONE UEM support varies in effectiveness, with inconsistency and delays, but escalated cases often receive excellent assistance.
I am satisfied with their service.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Their resolution time is timely, and they provide solutions efficiently.
Presale lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It is not poor support, but it is not perfect support we're getting right now; it is not an immediate solution, and it may take two or three days.
Sr. Technical Specialist & Team lead at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
The support side has recently become weaker compared to what it used to be with VMware.
Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Fortinet FortiToken is adaptable, scalable, and suited for mid-sized businesses, with high ratings in scalability across sectors.
Sentiment score
7.6
Workspace ONE UEM is praised for scalability and flexibility, supporting diverse enterprises with minimal issues, especially in cloud deployments.
Regarding Fortinet FortiToken's scalability, we can purchase licenses according to our needs.
Head of Technology at Techfruits
There is a need to scale more effectively to accommodate a larger number of users and bulk users.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
I would rate scalability for Fortinet FortiToken as nine and a half or ten.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Fortinet FortiToken is highly reliable and stable, with minor occasional syncing and SMS issues reported by users.
Sentiment score
7.6
Workspace ONE UEM is stable and reliable, though complex environments and updates may occasionally cause issues, especially on-premise.
I would rate stability for Fortinet FortiToken as the best solution.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
FortiToken is stable, but there are some restrictions when it comes to supporting two-factor authentication in multi-factor environments.
Presale lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Fortinet FortiToken requires enhancements in usability, integration, reporting, multi-device support, pricing flexibility, and centralized management.
Workspace ONE UEM users seek better reporting, integration, and user-friendliness, with concerns about scalability, pricing, and training resources.
Any Fortinet FortiToken cannot be removed; if a box expires or loses support, it cannot be removed, and customers must purchase it from scratch.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
This would allow for broader distribution among a larger number of system admins and software engineers, which is currently not feasible with the existing hardware-only approach.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
If I can receive it on email, it would be more flexible.
Network Administrator at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Another concern is that support is getting reduced by Workspace ONE; some customers are saying there are support issues on Workspace ONE right now.
Sr. Technical Specialist & Team lead at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
The documentation is not comprehensive compared to other VMware solutions or Microsoft documentation.
Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 

Setup Cost

Fortinet FortiToken is competitively priced and integrates well with Fortinet products, appealing to budget-conscious enterprises.
Workspace ONE UEM is often pricier than competitors, with costs affected by user count, features, and additional fees.
Discounts are often provided to close deals, making it a cost-effective solution.
Presale lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The pricing for FortiToken is not low; I regard it as medium-priced.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Fortinet FortiToken offers flexible, cost-effective two-factor authentication with easy installation, strong security, and user convenience via a mobile app.
Workspace ONE UEM offers shared device mode, strong security, seamless integration, remote management, and scalable, stable multi-platform support.
Without Fortinet FortiToken, administrators cannot use or add admin privileges or manage it from outside, as this could lead to attacks or malicious activity.
Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The main use case of FortiToken is that it is a hardware-based solution, providing secure two-factor authentication for administrators.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is very user-friendly and easily integrates with various firewalls, making it convenient to use within diverse environments.
Presale lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
In UEM, the most helpful part of Windows Management is the baseline policy and central script; using this, you can replace all the AD GPO policy.
Sr. Technical Specialist & Team lead at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
The compliance management feature set is heavily used and beneficial for most organizations.
Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiToken
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (4th)
Workspace ONE UEM
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (6th), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (7th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (11th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiToken is designed for Authentication Systems and holds a mindshare of 3.6%, down 6.5% compared to last year.
Workspace ONE UEM, on the other hand, focuses on Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), holds 11.8% mindshare, down 15.5% since last year.
Authentication Systems Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiToken3.6%
Microsoft Entra ID8.2%
Cisco Duo5.3%
Other82.9%
Authentication Systems
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Workspace ONE UEM11.8%
Microsoft Intune28.2%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central9.6%
Other50.4%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Ahmed Auf - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Vishal Bhatia - PeerSpot reviewer
Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Effective product tracking and monitoring enhances daily operations despite needing documentation improvement
The documentation part of Workspace ONE UEM can be confusing. The documentation is not comprehensive compared to other VMware solutions or Microsoft documentation. Most people struggle to connect the dots when looking at the documentation. Even the training material and PowerPoint slide decks that trainers use are sometimes too confusing or overwhelming, with too much content but not enough clarity. The support side has recently become weaker compared to what it used to be with VMware. This is another area that needs improvement. Since working with Workspace ONE UEM from when it was AirWatch, it has improved significantly over the last five years. However, there are still some gray areas and scope for improvement, especially in documentation and workflow between different aspects of the solution.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise58
 

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...
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...
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...
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

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

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Australian Sports Commission, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Lomond School, Merck, United Bank, Medical College of Wisconsin, Latymer Upper School, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Dowling Aaron Inc., Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Harrogate Grammar School, Duke University Football, Delta Air Lines, Adventist Health System, Giochi Preziosi, Cramlington Learning Village, Intermountain Healthcare, Safexpress, TAG Aviation
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