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Fortinet

FortiClient

7.9 /10
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FortiClient
7.9 /10

What is FortiClient?

FortiClient is an all-in-one comprehensive endpoint security solution that extends the power of Fortinet’s Advanced Threat Protection to end user devices. With the endpoint the ultimate destination for malware seeking credentials, network access and sensitive information, ensuring that your endpoint security combines strong prevention with detection and mitigation is critical.

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Awards & Recognition

FortiClient won the following awards in the Endpoint Protection - Midmarket category

FortiClient Ratings

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86 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

92 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

+89 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love FortiClient?

6% Negative
3% Neutral
91% Positive

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Respectful
  • Generous Negotitation

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

FortiClient Reviews

Jayendra P.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Fantastic product!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

Integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric: FortiClient is part of Fortinet's Security Fabric, a comprehensive security architecture that provides seamless integration between Fortinet products. This allows for centralized management and visibility across the entire security infrastructure.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Multi-layered endpoint security: FortiClient provides a multi-layered approach to endpoint security, which includes antivirus, firewall, web filtering, and intrusion prevention. This helps protect against a wide range of threats and reduces the likelihood of a successful attack.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Complexity: The extensive feature set and integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric can make FortiClient a more complex solution to deploy and manage compared to some other endpoint protection products. Resource-intensive: Running multiple security features can be resource-intensive and can impact the performance of lower-end or older systems.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Evaluate your organization's needs: Before choosing any endpoint protection solution, it's important to evaluate your organization's specific needs and requirements. Consider factors such as the number and types of endpoints you need to protect, your security and compliance requirements, and your budget.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

Aditya K.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Construction
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2023

Free and Easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

The paid version covers many options like Zero Trust Agent(ZTNA), VPN only, and EPP/APT edition which cover all ZTNA stuff and also provides basic EDR features like USD access control, DNS security, etc.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

If your requirement is limited to VPN connectivity then this product is free.

What do you dislike most about this product?

They don't have a firmware upgrade option. The process is to manually uninstall the existing/ old version and install the latest version.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The VPN option is free, and the paid options are impressive as they cover all security scopes. So I will recommend this product.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Divakar M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

Very Good all in one product. Worth the price

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

Multiple Security components

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Many features under one single roof. Av, ZTNA , VPN ,NGAF, Device control, software inventory and more

What do you dislike most about this product?

Bugs in all releases

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Its Go to product if you have Other Fortinet products as its easy integration for greatest endpoint visibility

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

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