We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiAuthenticator and Microsoft Active Directory based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The product's initial setup phase was easy. It is also easy to deploy."
"We have not had issues with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator. It is stable."
"The implementation has significantly improved access management within our organization."
"The initial setup is so easy and there is no problem in the implementation."
"The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is easy."
"The product is good, cost-effective, and functionally efficient."
"The most valuable feature is the OTP on the mobile phone."
"The product’s most valuable feature is integration with FortiGate, FortiToken, FortiTalk, and multi-factor authentication."
"One noteworthy aspect we discovered is the ability to exercise tight control over systems, specifically Windows PCs. This pertains to the management of policies, usage patterns, and user access on these devices, particularly within the framework of Active Directory which is extremely well thought. This actually works better with on-premises solutions. However, as the global trend shifts towards cloud and hybrid environments, Active Directory and its use is diminishing. Yet, it hasn't entirely lost its relevance and remains a presence that cannot be entirely disregarded."
"The solution’s management capability is very good. The tool is also very scalable. You can add any number of users that you want to operate. Moreover, you can easily organize the solution."
"Technical support is helpful."
"It's useful in bringing order to the system."
"It is easy to handle, and it gives a hundred percent results with the group policies."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the group policies."
"I can use Active Directory to block a user's internet access and monitor how an employee is using the internet."
"The ability for a single sign-on for applications."
"FortiAuthenticator's interface could be better."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator provides only authentication. It should also enable authorization services"
"The product must provide 2FA for applications."
"There is room for improvement in stability and support."
"The GUI has some shortcomings and can be made better. The GUI is not great."
"The technical support team is bad."
"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."
"I would like to see more ways to authenticate, such as adding facial recognition to the two-factor, where you log into your phone or another device."
"The interface hasn't changed much over the years. It's suitable for my tastes, but that doesn't mean everybody likes it."
"The interface for logs should be user-friendly and allow for enhanced filtering to drill down to incidents."
"The product must provide remote password reset features."
"There has been a change in the layout of the user information. Previously, I had to go to properties to view the information, but now it is displayed directly below the search results. It takes some time to get used to."
"If Microsoft is going to add anything to the on-prem solution, it should be an updated GUI."
"Typically, it depends on the customer's situation. If the customer operates in smaller locations where most PCs are in a common location, we usually aim to consolidate the directory infrastructure for easier maintenance. However, for distributed setups spanning multiple countries, configuring multiple sites becomes necessary and more intricate to handle. Our objective is to minimize the number of sites, simplifying operations for IT administrators and reducing errors. Mistakes in Active Directory can be costly for organizations, as disruptions can occur rapidly. Moreover, when it comes to hybrid single sign-on across various applications, Microsoft hasn't put forth significant effort. Single sign-on has become a challenge for many customers who utilize diverse solutions beyond Microsoft products. While implementing single sign-on is relatively straightforward in the Azure cloud, it's considerably more complex when dealing with the local Active Directory. This presents a big challenge for many of our customers."
"I would like to see improvements in the solution’s security filtering feature. It can include machines and filter some users. There is no option to exclude a particular user or system."
"Microsoft Active Directory restricts most of the features our company's employees want to use since they are involved in research and development activities."
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is ranked 6th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 52 reviews while Microsoft Active Directory is ranked 8th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 36 reviews. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is rated 8.0, while Microsoft Active Directory is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator writes "A reasonably priced solution that can be scaled toward different functionalities and offers flexible SMS messaging". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Active Directory writes "A solution that easily merges with cloud-based ADs and provides superior data security". Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiToken, Fortinet FortiNAC, Cisco Duo and Yubico YubiKey, whereas Microsoft Active Directory is most compared with Ping Identity Platform, Microsoft Entra ID, ManageEngine ADManager Plus and Auth0. See our Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs. Microsoft Active Directory report.
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