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    FortiClient

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AFortinet offers FortiClient, their endpoint security system emphasizing automated advanced threat protection, security fabric integration, secure remote access, endpoint quarantine, and a comprehensive reporting dashboard.N/A
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    FortiClient
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    FortiClient
    Free Trial
    No
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsSpecific pricing details for FortiClient services vary depending on the number of endpoints, the duration of the subscription, and the specific features included.
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    Community Pulse
    FortiClient
    Considered Both Products
    Fortinet
    Chose FortiClient
    We chose FortiClient because it is one of the popular and trustworthy VPN solutions. It provides stronger security validation and solid web control than Ivanti Secure Connect. it also provides advanced threat protection.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    Overally, FortiClient has less vulnerabilities than the two other products. The price is comparable to Citrix Gateway, but significantly less than Cisco AnyConnect. Much of the benefits of the FortiClient come with its ability to integrate with other Fortinet solutions. Without …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    Mikrotik VPN operates on open standard solutions like OpenVPN, newer WireGuard, and older much less secure: PPTP and L2TP. FortiClient is available as an app on all platforms (IOS, Android, Windows) and there is no problem with migration and installation.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    We selected FortiClient as it is reliable and popular security solution than Ivanti Connect Secure.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    FortiClient helps protect computers, whether laptops or mobile devices, so we can have secure access. SonicWall Analytics helps monitor network traffic, detect risk patterns, and detect network anomalies.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    My current organization is using FortiClient and they decided to use it since longer period. The main advantages is we are using it for connect RDP and and access private URL. But main reason is one time configuration is help us to connect it any time from anywhere. It's …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    We evaluated both Ivanti Connect Secure and FortiClient but we decided to go with FortiClient due to better pricing, advanced features and reliability.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    From the very beginning it has showed more effective and efficient features, from almost any point of view, at a price not this greater than the previous one
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    The service and memory consumption were too much when I was using those apps, And because of high memory consumption, my system was heating, Slow in operations, and the battery was also draining. For the above reasons, I moved to Forticlient.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    We choose FortiClient because it is a reputed and reliable VPN solution.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    Simply put, the deployment with Forticlient is a lot simpler and generally takes less time, consumes fewer system resources, and is easier to manage centrally. The VPN client included with the endpoint protection gives us a lot of confidence that our end users are protected …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    Endpoint protection which can be installed in all operating systems and devices including Linux OS, MAC OS, Andriod, Windows. In devices you use laptop, desktop and smartphones. I select FortiClient because it is more reliable, stable connection, more features, user-friendly, …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    Meraki MX has a much more basic set of features compared to FortClient and the Fortinet ecosystem of devices and software. Setting up a FortiGate with FortiClient can take a little more time, but the feature set is much richer. We use Meraki MX is a few offices, but are now …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    FortiClient was selected by our CEO/CFO and administration staff. Compared to Cisco product, from my point of view as a user, it is incredibly inefficient and unreliable.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    We use FortiClient because we use Fortinet products in our office. Compared to other endpoint security software we've used in the past, FortiClient does everything else others do.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    FortiClient is more secure and it is more stable than VPN Clients. The previous VPN was crashing a lot during the day.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    Web filtering, WAN optimization, application firewall and antivirus /antimalware functionality for laptops, PCs and mobile devices.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    AnyConnect would disconnect randomly. One of the main reasons for switching was a vulnerability in the client that Cisco had no plans on patching. We would have to constantly address the vulnerability once a quarter after our vulnerability scans.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    We have used Trend Micro and Kaspersky in the past and currently also use Cb Defense. We were looking for a next-gen AV product with visibility into what was actually happening on our end points when we found Cb Defense. FortiClient seems more like Trend or Kaspersky in not …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    FortiClient is a more sophisticated solution that offered us additional features that we could not get from the Netgear device we were using. The added VPN aspect also made FortiClient as better solution. NetGear does offer more sophisticated products, but our IT partner …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    We still use Bitdefender GravityZone on all of our endpoints in the office, but now we use Forticlient on the end users personal PC/laptops to allow remote access to our network. They work well together, both have their purpose for our end users.
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    We selected FortiClient because the price is very good. Also, the solution features are perfect for our business. We like FortiClient and we recommend with trust. If you are a small company FortiClient is perfect for you. Assure security of your information. The VPN is working …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    FortiClient has a physical desktop client that is not loaded through the browser. This makes life a lot easier because your VPN connection is always sitting right where you need it, and not behind a certain IP address that changes from time to time. FortiClient's interface and …
    Incentivized
    Chose FortiClient
    FortiClient is easier to use and configure and offers security according to market standards. My position within the company is just to use the program, it was not my decision to choose it, but I think they made a good decision.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    25 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    23 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    25 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    19 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    21 Answers
    Features
    FortiClient
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of FortiClient
    Feature
    FortiClient
    9.0
    28 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology8.825 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.121 Ratings
    Centralized Management9.426 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support9.022 Ratings
    Infection Remediation8.821 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management8.722 Ratings
    Malware Detection9.224 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    FortiClient
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (37 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (13 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (11 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FortiClient
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Fortinet
    Overall, my experience with the client is good, and because of its performance and lightweight, I recommend this software to my colleagues. Before this, I also used other apps for the same purpose, but my search ended when I came to Forticlient.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Fortinet
    • Virtually a one-click action connection to my work network while remote. I just enter my network username & Password, click connect, and I can access all the fileshares as if I were on-site.
    • Speed - I have used other virtual network clients in the past, and the speed while working remote with one of them (even on a high speed connection) was easily 10x slower than if I were physically on the network. FortiClient is different, where the speed degradation is on the magnitude of only 2-3x slower - A significant and noticeable difference compared to other clients on the market.
    • On MacOS, FortiClient has a little toolbar icon that gives me a status, as well as actions to quickly connect or disconnect from my work network. It is a small thing, but a super handy feature!
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Fortinet
    • font way too small on login, unable to select an option, for example, to see each letter of password as typed promotes errors at login
    • login errors and failure rate extremely high as [reported] by all our physicians and other providers: not infrequently one will have to return to office after hours in order to complete charts or access charts to answer patient after hours questions
    • frequent disconnects in spite of excellent internet signal
    • unacceptable interruptions in patient care
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Fortinet
    Because the software is very simple and easy to use, very efficient, and has a stable connection that allows the user to perform tasks without problems. Also, this software does not need to be configured by IT technicians, since it comes with a very developed and understandable set up guide.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Fortinet
    We have used Forticlient for a number of years now and have found only minor faults with the application. The fact that our end users request little to no training to be able to utilize our VPN says a lot compared to the product we previously used to use for similar tasks. The Forticlient shield is a quick way to 'demonstrate confidence in security' at a glance among our end users - if you see the shield, you are protected. The only downside we've experienced is a few false positive AV detections, but this is more linked to Fortiguard labs/signatures.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Fortinet
    FortiClient is a security suite with which we can keep our equipment well-protected. And it is that in a system like Windows, which is always the target of all kinds of attacks, it is not enough to have a simple antivirus.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Fortinet
    Overally, FortiClient has less vulnerabilities than the two other products. The price is comparable to Citrix Gateway, but significantly less than Cisco AnyConnect. Much of the benefits of the FortiClient come with its ability to integrate with other Fortinet solutions. Without that, it is interchangeable with almost any other client.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Fortinet
    • Security is essential so we gain trust from clients!
    • Data has private so we don't need to worry about additional security.
    • More than 95% client needed more security which is fulfil by FortiClient.
    • Don't need to use additional securities like SSL certificate or SSH.
    Incentivized
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