Authelia vs FortiAuthenticator
Authelia
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FortiAuthenticator
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| Figure | Authelia | FortiAuthenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Multi-Factor Authentication Software | 8.1 (#11) | 7.5 (#33) |
| Authentication | It supports passkeys, one-time passwords, mobile push notifications, and WebAuthn as authentication methods. | It provides RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, and SAML authentication methods. |
| Deployment | The documented deployment methods are Docker, Kubernetes, and bare metal. | The product is offered as physical or virtual appliances, as well as a FortiAuthenticator Cloud service. |
| Purpose | Authelia is an open-source authentication and authorization server and portal providing multi-factor authentication and single sign-on for applications. | FortiAuthenticator provides identity and access management services for Fortinet products and third-party devices. |
| Support | The project asks users to consult its documentation and provides contact options for security vulnerability reports. | FortiAuthenticator-VM perpetual licensing lists support contracts separately, while the ordering guide lists FortiCare Elite with VM subscriptions and FortiCare Premium with Cloud subscriptions. |
Plans
FortiAuthenticator
- FortiAuthenticator CloudPrice not published
- FortiAuthenticator-VM PerpetualPrice not published
- FortiAuthenticator-VM SubscriptionPrice not published
In their own words
FortiAuthenticator
FortiAuthenticator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.