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."It keeps track of users and their IPs no matter where they are in the network. When users roam, we don't have to worry about not mapping them to an IP."
"It is very stable. We have never had any issues with this solution."
"The feature I value the most is the one-time passwords because it helps to authenticate users so you know the timing of their usage."
"I prefer the passing tool that sent an active directory console to a Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, then Fortinet FortiAuthenticator does not pass the locks."
"We have not had issues with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator. It is stable."
"FortiAuthenticator is really good software that integrates very well with Fortinet products."
"Intuitive interface and easy to deploy."
"It integrates very tightly with the rest of the Fortinet ecosystem."
"It is easy to understand all the components."
"The product is very stable and flexible. You can also integrate the solution with other products like mail solutions."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is an easy-to-use tool."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the group policies."
"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."
"It is very user-friendly."
"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."
"It is easy to handle, and it gives a hundred percent results with the group policies."
"There are some protocols, such as SHA and SHA-2, that are not supported."
"The user interface and clustering are areas with shortcomings that need improvement."
"The hardware aspect of the solution could be improved. We are not really able to understand the hardware capabilities of the device."
"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."
"There is room for improvement in stability and support."
"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."
"Improvements in the product could start from the dashboard, overall customization, and configuration."
"The integration with other products, for example, some SAML authentications, would make it more flexible."
"The scalability of the solution needs improvement."
"The technical support team does not give prompt responses."
"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."
"There are no reporting features."
"Active Directory's user experience is a little dated. Group policy management should be more customizable."
"They should improve the solution's old computer cleanup tool."
"The product must provide remote password reset features."
"If Microsoft is going to add anything to the on-prem solution, it should be an updated GUI."
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 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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