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Compare FortiAuthenticator and Microsoft Entra ID 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
FortiAuthenticator
Star Rating
(16)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FortiAuthenticatorMicrosoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(788)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in "Multi-Factor Authentication" with a score of 9.5, highlighting its seamless integration and user-friendly experience, while FortiAuthenticator, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.2, indicating room for improvement in user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID's "Single Sign-On" feature is highly rated at 9.4, making it easy for users to access multiple applications without repeated logins. In contrast, FortiAuthenticator also offers SSO but with a lower score of 9.1, suggesting that users may find it less intuitive.
- G2 users highlight the "Automated Provisioning" capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID, scoring 9.0, which simplifies user management significantly. FortiAuthenticator's score of 8.6 indicates that while it offers provisioning, it may not be as efficient or user-friendly as Entra ID.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Entra ID's "Self Service Password Reset" feature is rated at 9.1, allowing users to manage their passwords easily, whereas FortiAuthenticator's similar feature scores lower at 8.6, suggesting a less streamlined process.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft Entra ID's "Policy Management" is rated at 9.3, providing robust governance and compliance features, while FortiAuthenticator's score of 8.8 indicates it may not offer the same level of flexibility or ease of use in policy enforcement.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID's "User Provisioning" feature is rated at 9.0, making it a strong choice for organizations needing efficient user management. FortiAuthenticator, with a score of 8.8, may not provide the same level of automation and ease, which could impact user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FortiAuthenticator
No pricing availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
The free edition of Azure AD is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, Power Platform, and others.
- Partially Included: Authentication, single sign-on and multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Partially Included: Applications Access
- Partially Included: Authorization and Conditional Access
Free Trial
FortiAuthenticator
No trial information availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
7
9.1
622
Ease of Use
8.1
7
8.8
627
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
348
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
337
Quality of Support
8.6
6
8.7
564
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
326
Product Direction (% positive)
5.3
5
9.4
603
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
8.9
201
Not enough data
8.9
192
Not enough data
9.3
193
Not enough data
8.8
194
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.8
152
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
8.9
182
Not enough data
9.0
182
Not enough data
8.8
160
Not enough data
8.7
159
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
180
Not enough data
9.0
190
Not enough data
8.8
191
Not enough data
8.7
194
Not enough data
8.9
185
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
8.9
162
Not enough data
9.0
179
Not enough data
8.8
156
Not enough data
8.9
172
Not enough data
8.8
168
Not enough data
8.6
153
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
9.0
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
65
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
68
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.9
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
68
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
68
|
Verified
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.1
150
Not enough data
7.3
130
Not enough data
8.5
142
Not enough data
7.7
129
Not enough data
8.8
151
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
8.9
159
Not enough data
8.5
137
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
159
Not enough data
8.6
155
Implementation
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
8.2
135
Not enough data
8.1
123
Access Control
Not enough data
9.1
165
Not enough data
8.7
159
Not enough data
8.8
150
Not enough data
8.7
146
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
152
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
8.7
149
Not enough data
8.7
156
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
163
Not enough data
9.1
167
Not enough data
9.0
155
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
82
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
9.3
81
Not enough data
9.1
80
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
81
Not enough data
9.4
81
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
9.4
81
Not enough data
9.3
82
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
75
Not enough data
9.2
75
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
81
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
9.1
76
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.2
76
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
9.1
108
Not enough data
7.6
96
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
216
Not enough data
8.8
184
Not enough data
9.2
213
Not enough data
8.8
207
Not enough data
9.2
214
Not enough data
9.2
213
Type
Not enough data
8.5
189
Not enough data
9.3
209
Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
194
Not enough data
8.8
203
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FortiAuthenticator and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
FortiAuthenticator has no unique categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FortiAuthenticator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Higher Education
12.5%
Airlines/Aviation
12.5%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Other
31.3%
Information Technology and Services
26.5%
Computer Software
9.4%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
2.9%
Other
49.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
FortiAuthenticator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Naveed A.
Verified User in Higher Education
Easily manageable and classified GUI. A lot of options under single pane of glass.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Blake R.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
The support around this product is lacking because the product supports many different authentication options; the documentation doesn't cover half of these. To get captive portals working, I had to contact support and have them walk me through the setup...
Microsoft Entra ID
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nisha K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The app is too fast and does it job brilliantly . Notification based authentication for office accounts makes quick authentication for sign in without opening the app and enter six digit codes . We can change Azure AD PWD and security information.
Most Helpful Critical Review
David L.
Verified User in Financial Services
There is no way to combine some users with MFA and some users with a standard authentification (We don't have all customer mobile phone). Sometimes the Azure Portal is not responding well : the website is slow and some tasks failed. Azure is providing...
Naveed A.
Verified User in Higher Education
Easily manageable and classified GUI. A lot of options under single pane of glass.
Nisha K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The app is too fast and does it job brilliantly . Notification based authentication for office accounts makes quick authentication for sign in without opening the app and enter six digit codes . We can change Azure AD PWD and security information.
Blake R.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
The support around this product is lacking because the product supports many different authentication options; the documentation doesn't cover half of these. To get captive portals working, I had to contact support and have them walk me through the setup...
David L.
Verified User in Financial Services
There is no way to combine some users with MFA and some users with a standard authentification (We don't have all customer mobile phone). Sometimes the Azure Portal is not responding well : the website is slow and some tasks failed. Azure is providing...
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