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."Intuitive interface and easy to deploy."
"The most valuable feature is the flexibility in using the SMS messages."
"The most valuable feature is the OTP on the mobile phone."
"The logs have great detail that make it easier to evaluate and control the security environment."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy. It is also easy to deploy."
"Enables easy integration, allowing for 2FA with our VPN."
"The product is good, cost-effective, and functionally efficient."
"I prefer the passing tool that sent an active directory console to a Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, then Fortinet FortiAuthenticator does not pass the locks."
"It is an all-in-one solution for cybersecurity and is available at a very low price."
"The solution is user-friendly, and I like using Microsoft products. I think there is no other choice for Active Directory. Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory is the best."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the ability to search for computers and users. While I do not have administrative privileges to reset passwords, I can view user information such as department, and communicate with someone who can make the changes."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is an easy-to-use tool."
"The user interface of the product is very easy to use."
"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."
"The scalability of the solution is high...The initial setup of the solution is easy, and I would rate it an eight or nine out of ten on a scale of one to ten, where one being difficult and ten being easy."
"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."
"Improvements in the product could start from the dashboard, overall customization, and configuration."
"Integration with some other enterprise applications could be improved."
"It does the job I paid for, but the graphical interface could be improved."
"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 customization capability of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not very flexible."
"I would like to see integration and customization capabilities with the end-user portal to solve authentication issues with diverse implementation scenarios."
"A better integration with other vendors."
"The technical support team is bad."
"UI is not very user-friendly."
"It could be more stable."
"The solution needs to be simplified to navigate."
"There is room for improvement."
"If Microsoft is going to add anything to the on-prem solution, it should be an updated GUI."
"The product must provide remote password reset features."
"The cloud service of Microsoft Active Directory is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"I did not have a good experience with the product's tech support. First-level support takes a lot of time since they ask many questions."
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is ranked 6th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 52 reviews while Microsoft Active Directory is ranked 7th 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 FortiNAC, Fortinet FortiToken, 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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