FortiClient vs. Surfshark

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FortiClient
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Fortinet 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
Surfshark
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
N/A
$1.99
per month
Pricing
FortiClientSurfshark
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
SurfShark Starter - 24 months
$1.99
per month
SurfShark One - 24 months
$2.49
per month
SurfShark Starter - 12 months
$2.99
per month
SurfShark One - 12 months
$3.39
per month
SurfShark One+ - 24 months
$3.99
per month
SurfShark One+ - 12 months
$5.99
per month
SurfShark Starter - 1 month
$15.45
per month
SurfShark One - 1 month
$17.95
per month
SurfShark One+ - 1 month
$20.65
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FortiClientSurfshark
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo 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
FortiClientSurfshark
Considered Both Products
FortiClient
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.
Surfshark

No answer on this topic

Features
FortiClientSurfshark
Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
FortiClient
9.0
28 Ratings
5% above category average
Surfshark
-
Ratings
Anti-Exploit Technology8.825 Ratings00 Ratings
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.021 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized Management9.426 Ratings00 Ratings
Hybrid Deployment Support9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
Infection Remediation8.821 Ratings00 Ratings
Vulnerability Management8.722 Ratings00 Ratings
Malware Detection9.224 Ratings00 Ratings
Virtual Private Network
Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Product A and Product B
FortiClient
-
Ratings
Surfshark
8.4
1 Ratings
6% below category average
AES 256-bit Encryption00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Kill Switch00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multi-Platform Support00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
IP Address Masking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
No-Logs Policy00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multiple Server Locations00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Automatic Wi-Fi Protection00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
FortiClientSurfshark
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(37 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.2
(13 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(11 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
FortiClientSurfshark
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.
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Surfshark
At the price point this product sits at, it's well worth the additional layer of security. Surf shark isnt a security silver bullet, more of a additional security weapon to add to the arsenal and used properly, can augment and compliment your overall security posture. Using the search function when searching on sensitive subjects is helpful, using the site checker to ascertain for breaches is a valuble tool and the VPN is always on and is solid
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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!
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Surfshark
  • VPN works very well
  • Checks sites that have been breached in real time
  • Allows you to search (like google) in privacy
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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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Surfshark
  • It can sometimes not play well with some websites
  • updates sometimes a little buggy
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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.
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Surfshark
Because we have renewed and it is constantly improved
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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.
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Surfshark
Product is great, but occasional issues with some sites. The user interface is clean and simple to navigate and work through. Making it fairly idiot proof is welcome for a techno novice like myself! All of the key tools are listed on the lefthand side and are easy to click through and activate/use
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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.
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Surfshark
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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.
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Surfshark
Surfshark's VPN (Virtual Private Network) is simply better in every way than any of the competitors that we have used every time. This is the jewel in the crown of the product. With the tools such as the search function, site breach detection and other tools such as antivirus etc it makes it a compelling suite
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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.
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Surfshark
  • It allows us to bolster our security posture
  • secures our wifi when travelling
  • allows us to make sure sites haven't suffered recent breaches and if they have to take remediation action
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