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FortiAuthenticator vs WatchGuard AuthPoint
Both stand on multi-factor authentication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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FortiAuthenticator covers authentication, federation, MFA, identity sources, and certificates across several deployment models. Licensing dependencies and separate support arrangements should be reviewed during procurement.
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Choose AuthPoint if you need several authentication methods, adaptive access controls, and centralized or multi-tenant management. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or need to install its Gateway on a Windows server with FIPS mode enabled.
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| FortiAuthenticator | WatchGuard AuthPoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fortinet.com | watchguard.com |
| On multi-factor authentication software | #29 of 52 | #33 of 52 |
FortiAuthenticator: what it does well
- RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, and SAML support
- SAML and OIDC single sign-on roles
- Multiple MFA factors, including FIDO2
- Physical, virtual, and cloud deployment
- REST API and certificate management
What to know first
- Pricing available only on request
- VM subscriptions require license-validation connectivity
- Perpetual support services are purchased separately
- Cloud licenses are valid for one year
WatchGuard AuthPoint: what it does well
- Supports push, OTP, QR codes, hardware tokens, and passkeys.
- Zero trust policies can consider device, location, time, and behavior.
- SSO portal supports SAML and OIDC applications.
- WatchGuard lists over 130 third-party integrations.
- 30-day trial supports up to 250 users.
What to know first
- No free plan; pricing requires a WatchGuard reseller quote.
- Gateway cannot run on Windows servers with FIPS mode enabled.
- Mobile app requires Android 7.0+ or iOS 14.0+.
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