ForgeRock Authenticator vs WatchGuard AuthPoint
ForgeRock Authenticator
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WatchGuard AuthPoint
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| Figure | ForgeRock Authenticator | WatchGuard AuthPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Authenticator apps | 8.5 (#19) | 8.9 (#8) |
| Authentication methods | It supports push authentication notifications and one-time passwords, including HOTP and TOTP. | AuthPoint supports push, QR code, one-time passcodes, FIDO2 passkeys, and hardware tokens. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | The app provides multi-factor authentication for users logging in to protected resources. | AuthPoint is a cloud-based identity security and multi-factor authentication service that protects logins to endpoints, VPNs, Microsoft environments, and cloud applications. |
| Support | Ping directs users to its Support Portal to submit a support request and to its Support Center for legacy ForgeRock product resources. | The AuthPoint MFA subscription includes technical support and feature updates. |
Plans
WatchGuard AuthPoint
- AuthPoint MFAPriced on request
- AuthPoint Total Identity SecurityPriced on request
In their own words
ForgeRock Authenticator
ForgeRock Authenticator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint is a cloud-based multi-factor authentication service that checks users before they access computers, VPNs, cloud services, and applications. Verification options include push notifications, one-time passcodes, QR codes, hardware tokens, and phishing-resistant FIDO2 passkeys. Access policies can consider device, location, behavior, time, and device DNA. An application portal provides access to SAML and OIDC apps, and WatchGuard lists more than 130 third-party integrations, including VPN, Microsoft Entra ID, and cloud applications. The service is managed through WatchGuard Cloud, which supports multi-tenant administration for service providers. An optional Gateway connects AuthPoint with RADIUS clients, Active Directory or LDAP, and the ADFS agent; it cannot be installed on Windows servers with FIPS mode enabled. AuthPoint is licensed per user, with pricing available from a WatchGuard reseller and no free plan. A 30-day trial for up to 250 users is listed. The mobile app supports Android 7.0 and higher and iOS 14.0 and higher.