FortiClient is a fabric agent that delivers endpoint protection, endpoint compliance, and secure access in a single, lightweight, lightweight client, providing visibility, information, and control to your endpoints. In addition, it enables secure, remote connectivity to the security fabric. It also integrates network and endpoint with segmentation and automation. FortiClient enables unified endpoint awareness by sharing endpoint telemetry with the security fabric. It is compatible with third-party EDR (endpoint detection and response and anti-malware solutions.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiClient | 1.8% |
| CrowdStrike Falcon | 10.5% |
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 10.2% |
| Other | 77.5% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Fortinet FortiClient vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Fortinet FortiClient vs CrowdStrike Falcon | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Fortinet FortiClient vs SentinelOne Singularity Complete | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrowdStrike Falcon | 4.3 | 10.5% | 96% | 132 interviewsAdd to research |
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 4.1 | 10.2% | 94% | 198 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 44 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 19 |
| Large Enterprise | 23 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 624 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 368 |
| Large Enterprise | 908 |
The FortiClient fabric agent can:
• Report on the status of a device, including firmware version and applications running.
• Send all suspicious files to a fabric sandbox.
• Enforce USB control, application control, URL filtering, and firmware upgrade policies.
• Provide application firewall service and malware protection.
• Enable devices to connect securely to the security fabric over either ZTNA tunnels or VPN (IPsec or SSL), both encrypted. The connection to the security fabric can be either a SASE service or a FortiGate next-generation firewall.
You can purchase FortiClient with one of three levels of capability:
Zero Trust security - The ZTNA edition enables both VPN and ZTNA encrypted tunnels, as well as USB device control and URL filtering.
Endpoint security - The EPP/APT edition adds AI-based NGAV (next-generation antivirus), application firewall, endpoint quarantine, and support for cloud sandbox.
Cloud-based endpoint security
Benefits and Features
• Fabric agent leverages integrations and provides telemetry information to the rest of the Fortinet security fabric.
• SAAS control and web/content filtering
• Dynamic access control helps with automation and simplifies compliance.
• Software inventory management enables visibility as well as management of licenses.
• Automated response detects and isolates any endpoints that may be compromised.
• ZTNA delivers better remote access and consistent application access policies
• Managed endpoint security services remotely assist with setup, configuration, deployment, vulnerability monitoring, and overall monitoring of endpoint security.
Reviews from Real Users:
PeerSpot users like that FortiClient is easy to use and integrates well with other solutions. They also appreciate the richness of its features and find it to be inexpensive in comparison to other products that require separate purchases for separate features.
Fortinet FortiClient was previously known as FortiClient.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc. | 4.0 | I primarily use Fortinet FortiClient for remote VPN solutions due to its valuable integration with Active Directory for SSO, allowing easy access. While it can occasionally slow down, features like Zero Trust could enhance security. I previously used Cisco AnyConnect and OpenVPN. |
| Technology Consultant at Netwiser | 4.0 | We use Fortinet FortiClient for security, enabling secure VPN access and antivirus protection. Its integration with other Fortinet products eases management and efficiency. Improvements in dashboard customization and reporting are needed. Previously, we used NetWise. FortiClient significantly boosts our remote workforce's performance. |
| Global Head of IT Infrastructure at EPL Americas | 4.0 | We use FortiClient for endpoint security and VPN access, benefiting from its lightweight, secure, and cost-effective features. While it meets our security needs, we hope for improved reporting and integration with SIM and SOAR products. |
| Head IT at Burraq Cyber Security Solutions | 4.0 | I use FortiClient for secure remote access via IPsec VPN, appreciating its high security and user-friendly interface. However, it needs better data protection and setup improvements due to issues in new releases, important for clients requiring IT audits. |
| IT Manager at CNE | 4.0 | We use FortiClient mainly for remote work, allowing secure network connections from home. Its performance enhances our business flexibility. Though the cost could improve, it provides a reasonable return on investment. We haven't used other solutions before. |
| Infrastructure Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees | 4.5 | We use FortiClient primarily for VPN, enjoying its robust security features like antivirus and malware scanning. However, compatibility issues with older versions can be challenging. We have tried other solutions like Cisco for VPN but prefer FortiClient's security capabilities. |
| IT Infrastructure Officer at Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF) | 4.0 | We use FortiClient mainly for antivirus and VPN support. Its centralized management is useful, but vulnerability handling is overwhelming. Blocking policies are imprecise, frequent reboots are needed, and it doesn't provide the expected ROI due to deployment challenges. |
| Senior Network Engineer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees | 4.0 | No summary available |
