# FortiAuthenticator vs Microsoft Entra ID Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Microsoft Entra ID excels in providing a **centralized management** system for user identities and access across Microsoft platforms, with features like **single sign-on** and **multi-factor authentication** enhancing security. Users appreciate its intuitive layout, which significantly reduces training time for staff.
- **Users say** that FortiAuthenticator offers a variety of **authentication methods** and is easy to set up, making it a solid choice for organizations looking for straightforward solutions. The ability to quickly self-authenticate via a mobile app is particularly praised, especially for remote access to internal systems.
- **Reviewers mention** that Microsoft Entra ID has a notably **easy setup process** , with many users highlighting the seamless installation of the agent as a key advantage. This ease of implementation is a significant factor for teams looking to minimize downtime during onboarding.
- **According to verified reviews** , FortiAuthenticator provides **centralized management** for Active Directory and multi-factor authentication, which is beneficial for organizations that require robust security measures. However, some users feel it lacks the comprehensive features found in Microsoft Entra ID.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that Microsoft Entra ID has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like **quality of support** and **product direction**. Users feel confident in its ongoing development and support, which is crucial for long-term investment.
- **Users note** that while FortiAuthenticator is lightweight and efficient, it may not meet the diverse needs of larger organizations as effectively as Microsoft Entra ID, which is designed to handle complex environments with features like **conditional access** and **privileged identity management**.



| | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 16 | 911 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FortiAuthenticator

**Not enough data**

### Microsoft Entra ID

Pros:
- Security (122 reviews)
- Identity Management (89 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (53 reviews)
- Complexity (47 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (715 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (720 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.6 (443 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.8 (396 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (655 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.0 (383 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (695 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FortiAuthenticator

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Microsoft Entra ID

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Azure Active Directory Free

Price: Free

Description: 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.

Key Features:
- Partially Included: Authentication, single sign-on and multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Partially Included: Applications Access
- Partially Included: Authorization and Conditional Access

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Single Sign-On (SSO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAuthenticator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Entra ID** | 8.9/10 | 269 |

#### Authentication Options

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authentication User experience** | Not enough data | 9.1 (237 reviews) | 
| **Supports Required Authentication systems** | Not enough data | 8.9 (206 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.3 (224 reviews) | 
| **Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols** | Not enough data | 8.8 (209 reviews) | 
| **Federation/SAML support (idp)** | Not enough data | 8.8 (178 reviews) | 
| **Federation/SAML support (sp)** | Not enough data | 8.9 (165 reviews) | 

#### Access Control Types

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint access** | Not enough data | 8.9 (202 reviews) | 
| **Local Access** | Not enough data | 8.9 (196 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | 9.0 (198 reviews) | 
| **Partner Access** | Not enough data | 8.8 (173 reviews) | 
| **Supports BYOD users** | Not enough data | 8.8 (172 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of installation on server** | Not enough data | 8.9 (195 reviews) | 
| **Password Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 9.0 (204 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | 8.8 (217 reviews) | 
| **Ease of connecting applications** | Not enough data | 8.7 (214 reviews) | 
| **Self Service Password Administration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (200 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Operating system support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (177 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Domain Support** | Not enough data | 8.9 (174 reviews) | 
| **Cross Browser support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (192 reviews) | 
| **Fail over protection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (169 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (188 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (187 reviews) | 
| **Third Party Web Services support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (166 reviews) | 

### User Provisioning and Governance Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAuthenticator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Entra ID** | 8.9/10 | 92 |

#### User on/off Boarding

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self Service Access requests** | Not enough data | 8.9 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Smart/Automated Provisioning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Role Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Access Termination** | Not enough data | 9.0 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approval Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.9 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### User Maintenance

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self Service Password Reset** | Not enough data | 9.0 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Bulk Changes** | Not enough data | 8.5 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Bi-directional Identity Synchronization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Governance

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Identifies and Alerts for Threats** | Not enough data | 9.0 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance Audits** | Not enough data | 8.9 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | 8.4 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Ease of set up for target systems** | Not enough data | 8.9 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | 8.9 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAuthenticator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Entra ID** | 8.4/10 | 212 |

#### Authentication type

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **SMS-Based** | Not enough data | 8.1 (160 reviews) | 
| **Voice-Based Telephony** | Not enough data | 7.3 (141 reviews) | 
| **Email-Based** | Not enough data | 8.5 (155 reviews) | 
| **Hardware Token-Based** | Not enough data | 7.9 (140 reviews) | 
| **Software Token** | Not enough data | 8.8 (162 reviews) | 
| **Biometric Factor** | Not enough data | 8.7 (162 reviews) | 
| **Mobile-Push** | Not enough data | 8.9 (170 reviews) | 
| **Risk-Based Authentication** | Not enough data | 8.5 (151 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Sync** | Not enough data | 8.9 (170 reviews) | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 8.6 (166 reviews) | 

#### Implementation

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Easy Setup** | Not enough data | 8.8 (192 reviews) | 
| **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | 8.2 (144 reviews) | 
| **Web SDK** | Not enough data | 8.1 (132 reviews) | 

### Cloud Directory Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAuthenticator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Entra ID** | 8.8/10 | 203 |

#### Access Control

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Role Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (177 reviews) | 
| **Access Termination** | Not enough data | 8.7 (166 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | 8.8 (159 reviews) | 
| **Partner Access** | Not enough data | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Smart/Automated Provisioning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (161 reviews) | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (175 reviews) | 
| **On-premise identity repositories supported** | Not enough data | 8.7 (160 reviews) | 
| **Ease of Connecting Applications** | Not enough data | 8.7 (166 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | 9.1 (180 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.2 (184 reviews) | 
| **Supports Required Authentication systems** | Not enough data | 9.0 (163 reviews) | 

### Privileged Access Management (PAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAuthenticator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Entra ID** | 9.1/10 | 102 |

#### Administration

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy, User, and Role Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (89 reviews) | 
| **Approval Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.8 (83 reviews) | 
| **Automated Provisioning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (87 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Changes** | Not enough data | 8.6 (84 reviews) | 
| **Centralized Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (90 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Access Requests** | Not enough data | 9.1 (87 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.5 (87 reviews) | 
| **Single Sign-On** | Not enough data | 9.4 (90 reviews) | 
| **BYOD support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (77 reviews) | 
| **Password Vault** | Not enough data | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 
| **Centralized management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (87 reviews) | 
| **Role-based security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (88 reviews) | 
| **Live notifications** | Not enough data | 9.0 (85 reviews) | 
| **Live session recording & playback** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Hide passwords** | Not enough data | 9.1 (81 reviews) | 
| **Temporary, time-limited privilege** | Not enough data | 9.2 (81 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audit Logging** | Not enough data | 9.2 (88 reviews) | 
| **Activity Logging** | Not enough data | 9.2 (88 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (83 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audit log** | Not enough data | 9.1 (85 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (83 reviews) | 

### Passwordless Authentication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAuthenticator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Entra ID** | 8.6/10 | 120 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **FIDO2-compliant** | Not enough data | 8.7 (86 reviews) | 
| **Works with hardware security keys** | Not enough data | 8.8 (93 reviews) | 
| **Multiple authentication methods** | Not enough data | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 
| **Offline or no-phone solution** | Not enough data | 7.6 (100 reviews) | 

### Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAuthenticator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Entra ID** | 9.0/10 | 320 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **User provisioning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (246 reviews) | 
| **Password manager** | Not enough data | 8.7 (199 reviews) | 
| **Single Sign-on** | Not enough data | 9.3 (270 reviews) | 
| **Enforces policies** | Not enough data | 9.0 (267 reviews) | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.3 (261 reviews) | 
| **Multi-factor authentication** | Not enough data | 9.3 (266 reviews) | 

####  Type

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **On-premises solution** | Not enough data | 8.6 (209 reviews) | 
| **Cloud-solution** | Not enough data | 9.3 (244 reviews) | 

####  Reporting

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (214 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (223 reviews) | 
| **Access & Permission Change Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 
| **Compliance & Audit Trail Export** | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 

#### Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive & Contextual Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 

#### Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Identity Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
| **Self‑Service Account Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Automated Policy Tuning** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Predictive Role Recommendations** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-and-access-management-iam), [Single Sign-On (SSO) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/single-sign-on-sso)


**Unique to Microsoft Entra ID (5):** [Passwordless Authentication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/passwordless-authentication), [Cloud Directory Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-directory-services), [Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/privileged-access-management-pam), [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-factor-authentication-mfa), [User Provisioning and Governance Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-provisioning-and-governance-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FortiAuthenticator | Microsoft Entra ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.0% | 23.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 39.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 25.0% | 37.1% | 

### By Industry

#### FortiAuthenticator

- **Computer & Network Security:** 25.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Higher Education:** 12.5%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 12.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.3%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.3%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.3%
- **Insurance:** 6.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.3%

#### Microsoft Entra ID

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.1%
- **Computer Software:** 9.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Banking:** 2.1%
- **Automotive:** 1.8%
- **Retail:** 1.8%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 40.7%

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## Top Discussions

### FortiAuthenticator

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Entra ID

- Title: [How good is Microsoft authenticator app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-microsoft-authenticator-app) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "excellent and well trusted"
- Title: [Can Microsoft authenticator app be hacked?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-microsoft-authenticator-app-be-hacked) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft Authenticator is mostly second part in two factor authentication & then also code is also refreshed every 30 second or notification with limited..."
- Title: [Which is better Google Authenticator or Microsoft authenticator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-google-authenticator-or-microsoft-authenticator) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft Authenticator "
- Title: [Is Azure Active Directory SaaS or PaaS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-azure-active-directory-saas-or-paas) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is primarily a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) offering provided by Microsoft as a cloud-based identity and access management..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Azure Active Directory used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-azure-active-directory-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is a cloud-based identity and access management service  designed by Microsoft to help organizations manage and secure user identities and access to..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fortiauthenticator-vs-microsoft-entra-id)