FusionAuth Reviews & Product Details

Honestly I think the biggest benefit is that I don’t have to remember a million different passwords anymore and since we use it for work and it handles everything from generates strong passwords whenever I want one and stores them automatically and populates passwords when I log in somewhere. The password sharing feature has been especially convenient because our whole team needs to get into some accounts and before we would just send them over slack which likely isn’t ideal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They had me make a master password which made sense but then they wanted me to make another password as well? And I wasn’t entirely sure if these two passwords were supposed to be the same or if they should be different as the wording of that section wasn’t very clear. And sometimes it even comes up randomly on forms fields that don’t require it, and I have to navigate past it to complete things normally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about FusionAuth is its flexibility. It’s really intuitive to set up. I’m not a full-time developer, but I’m pretty sure I can configure logins, SSO, and integrations in a much easier way without spending days reading documentation. Fine-grained customization allowed me to form the login experience around my company’s brand perfectly, a process that other avenues made extremely cumbersome. It feels like the control is with me and not that I require external consultants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main drawback is the learning curve once you want to go beyond the basics. Some of the more advanced workflows, such as complex triggers or esoteric identity provider integrations, take a bit of trial and error. Also, while being more approachably priced than Auth0, the add-ons can add up if you’re not careful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate their flexible self service options for role and permission management. It cuts down my need for engineering involvement for setting and gatekeeping access for multiple application logins to a single account. The self hosted option gives me control. It also feels modern and easy to manage and it also gives me the peace of mind knowing that all the data remains in our control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The documentation provided is detailed but there are instances where it assumes a certain technical knowledge that some of my team members do not possess which can lead to longer onboarding times. And I can understand the need for fast iterative cycles but some updates have introduced minor config changes that have actually broken some things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find FusionAuth very easy to set up and use, with pretty understandable API features. The interface is clean and easy to use, which is good. The pricing is pretty predictable, especially when compared to other services. It's good for developers like me who own a website, thanks to its clean APIs and good API documentation, which is easy to understand and take action on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The token lifetimes don't really last long, which is a bit frustrating. Also, when I first logged into FusionAuth, I didn't really understand what it was meant to help with. The interface, while functional, isn't user-friendly or particularly pretty. It wasn't easy to understand at first, and I had to do my own research to figure it out. This part of the experience could definitely be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that FusionAuth helped me in getting some details about my past accounts, like where the account was created and by which server and browser. It gives me partial access to important information, which is crucial for my research on vulnerability and identity theft. Also, the initial setup of FusionAuth was quite easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like how FusionAuth is available for everyone, which means while I'm using it for my research, others can use it against me to get my information reversed or changed. It would be better if there was a way to enhance privacy, like adding face or retina authentication so that no one can misuse it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FusionAuth suited my needs as the authentication system for a number of web applications I use and I particularly like the ease with which I can control different methods of logging in - email/password, social logins, and even magic links. The self-hosted option is particularly appealing because the APIs are simple, and control over the data is guaranteed. I have the freedom of self-hosting without the worry of being stuck in a rigid setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The admin UI could use some work. It is quite frustrating going through many menus for what should be simple adjustments. It takes a lot longer than it should to set some advanced features like a tenant-specific role or a webhook. Other useful features are paid and can be expensive for smaller projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Have been using FusionAuth as our primary identity provider for a few years now. It's been fantastic. Their documentation is professionally written and well organized - that along with their "Ask AI" feature has made it possible to accomplish some sophisticated configurations to meet our customer needs without having to reach out needlessly for support. Speaking of support... they are very friendly and quick to respond to messages. Various installation methods (managed or self-hosted) and different plan tiers make it quite flexible for various product needs. The starter plan is very generous and compared to other offerings on the market the cost is minimal. Overall I'm very pleased with selecting FusionAuth as our identity provider. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Minor gripe, but I would find it helpful to be able to generate more advanced reports on users, usage, sessions, etc from the dashboard directly. Some of the reports I've had to generate in the past were easier to generate by using their API, then writing a quick script to roll-up results. Otherwise, not much to "dislike" about the service - it's frankly been one of the easiest to incorporate into our stack. Very pleased with our decision. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use FusionAuth for authentication in my react app, and it has been incredibly beneficial. I don't need to create my own authentication system from scratch, which saves me a lot of time and effort. It handles security issues effectively, so I don't have to worry about the complexities and potential vulnerabilities of rolling my own authentication system. I also love that I can add multiple providers simultaneously without dealing with each one separately, which greatly streamlines integration and management. FusionAuth offers good pricing, which is an attractive aspect for me. Its easy integration process ensures that I can incorporate it into my projects without unnecessary hassle. One of the standout features is that FusionAuth can be self-hosted, which is a significant advantage compared to other alternative solutions, allowing for more control over the deployment. Additionally, the initial setup was straightforward due to the very clear documentation, and the community support has been quite helpful, providing valuable assistance when needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like the lack of clear pricing with FusionAuth. It's not easy to tell at a glance, and I wish this could be made clear. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate FusionAuth's ease and modern UI, which make managing user roles and organizations straightforward and prevent these tasks from becoming a side project. The administration UI is particularly usable, providing an efficient way to manage these elements. I value the built-in multi-tenant support, single sign-on (SSO), and permission features that eliminate the need for hand-coding authentication logic, significantly simplifying the management process. Moreover, FusionAuth has saved me the effort of developing additional services to manage roles and authorization, which is a huge time saver. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some parts of FusionAuth feel a bit too configurable, which can be overwhelming. Although the flexibility is generally positive, it results in having to click through multiple menus for a single tweak that ideally should be centralized. This adds unnecessary complexity and detracts from an otherwise efficient user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The flexibility and developer-friendliness are my favorite things about FusionAuth. It can be a real challenge to configure multi-step authentication processes when you’re not a full-stack security engineer; however, it is enough to get it done in a few simple tweaks due to the existing functionality and lucid documentation. I hardly ever need anything that’s not already onboard, but if I do, the API is robust enough to not struggle to hammer it into other systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Indeed, the depth of the system might be overwhelming for a novice, and it will take some time to get accustomed to the functionality before all settings are configured properly. Comparing it with Auth0 or Okta, it is reasonably priced, though some advanced enterprise features may feel expensive for a micro-enterprise. More so, file limits concerning logs, and event data may also prove a limitation in case you would want to archive an extensive history. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.