FortiAuthenticator vs IDmelon
| FortiAuthenticator | IDmelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web | Android, api, extension, iOS, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Deployment | hybrid | hybrid |
| Supported factors | Password; FortiToken hardware; FortiToken Mobile; SMS; email; FIDO2 security keys/passkeys | FIDO2 passkeys/security keys; smartphones; contactless cards and ID badges; NFC cards; fingerprints; Face ID/biometrics; SMS OTP; email OTP; phone-call verification |
| App integration methods | RADIUS; TACACS+; LDAP; SAML; REST API; Fortinet Security Fabric | SAML 2.0; OIDC; REST API; existing identity-provider integration; custom SAML application integration |
| Adaptive access policies | Yes | Yes |
| Passwordless authentication | Yes | Yes |
| Device trust controls | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Multi-Factor Authentication Software. On The Geeks Club, FortiAuthenticator scores higher on our published basis.