Fortinet FortiClient Reviews

Name: Fortinet FortiClient
Brand: Fortinet
Rating: 4.0 (99 reviews)

Vendor: Fortinet

4.0 out of 5

99 reviews
92% willing to recommend

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What is Fortinet FortiClient?

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.

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Fortinet FortiClient is the #1 ranked solution in top Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions, #2 ranked solution in top Endpoint Compliance solutions, and #13 ranked solution in endpoint security software. PeerSpot users give Fortinet FortiClient an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. Fortinet FortiClient is most commonly compared to CrowdStrike Falcon: Fortinet FortiClient vs CrowdStrike Falcon. Fortinet FortiClient is popular among the midsize enterprise segment, accounting for 41% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a educational organization, accounting for 31% of all views.

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Featured Fortinet FortiClient reviews

MuhammadJahangir

Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc.

I primarily use remote VPN solutions to connect securely. We have configured both site-to-site VPN and remote VPN, and it is connected to FortiClient Implementing this solution has streamlined time management in our organization. Without SSO, we would need manual configuration for each PC, but…

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Özden-Aydın

Technology Consultant at Netwiser

The solution helps save time and improves efficiency. The Fortinet FortiClient VPN features work together effectively for remote operations. The Security Fabric feature is very powerful and compact. It integrates easily with other solutions such as FortiAuthenticator for Multi-Factor Authentication. The solution also works with Switch, Access Point, Firewall, and EMS Endpoint security applications. All these can be managed together with central management on the firewall. These features work very effectively together in cloud environments. I strongly recommend this solution, especially for Fortinet customers who use FortiGate or other Fortinet products, as they can easily integrate these features and exchange information seamlessly.

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SudeepMaydeo

Global Head of IT Infrastructure at EPL Americas

FortiClient is a very lightweight and secure product. It is a very reliable partner, as it has ticked all the checkboxes for our organization's requirements. FortiClient's updates are prompt, ensuring protection against zero-day vulnerabilities. The VPN feature provides a very robust and secure connection, and it is commercially a value-for-money product compared to other solutions. During installations, we have not faced any major attacks. We have saved eight percent on VPN costs by switching to FortiClient from another vendor.

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Fortinet FortiClient mindshare

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As of June 2025, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category stands at 1.9%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

PeerResearch reports based on Fortinet FortiClient reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)	Jun 15, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Jun 15, 2025	Download
Comparison	Fortinet FortiClient vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	Jun 15, 2025	Download
Comparison	Fortinet FortiClient vs CrowdStrike Falcon	Jun 15, 2025	Download
Comparison	Fortinet FortiClient vs SentinelOne Singularity Complete	Jun 15, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
CrowdStrike Falcon	4.3	10.8%	96%	132 interviews Add to research
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	4.1	10.6%	94%	197 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Fortinet FortiClient offers valuable features like seamless firewall integration, efficient remote connectivity, user-friendly interface, centralized management, and strong VPN capabilities. Its web filtering, antivirus, and patch management enhance security. Users appreciate fast connectivity, ease of deployment, and low cost. Integration with Active Directory and FortiGate ensures comprehensive security. Its vulnerability detection, two-factor authentication, reliable performance, and extensive support contribute to its reputation as a trusted security tool for diverse organizational needs.

"I strongly recommend this solution, especially for Fortinet customers who use FortiGate or other Fortinet products, as they can easily integrate these features and exchange information seamlessly."
"FortiClient is a very reliable partner, as it has ticked all the checkboxes for our organization's requirements."
"FortiClient is a very lightweight and secure product."

Room for Improvement

Fortinet FortiClient needs an improved management system and enhanced simplicity. Users find the antivirus difficult to disable and desire more user-friendly web filtering. Compatibility between versions and performance issues are problematic. Users want better integration, dynamic authentication options, enhanced endpoint detection, and faster connectivity. Improvements in support, documentation, dashboard reporting, and stability are requested. Fortinet FortiClient's pricing and user interface could also be improved. Compatibility with older Windows versions is required for some users.

"The pricing is not cheaper compared to competitors. For price satisfaction, it rates at seven out of ten and could be improved."
"The support can be improved. They have room to improve by deploying more support resources."
"I would like to see improvements in the dashboard for better reporting."

ROI

Fortinet FortiClient increases staff productivity and supports work-from-home initiatives, aiding in significant savings on resources and enhancing security. Integration with firewalls provides centralized management. Users rate its return on investment positively, citing cost-effectiveness and VPN cost savings. However, some experience challenges in activation and question its value due to penetration difficulties. Users appreciate its network stability and the impact on remote work, offering a 15% productivity increase and a 50% ROI improvement over older systems.

Pricing

Enterprise buyers found Fortinet FortiClient offers competitive pricing with a range of licensing options. The free version suffices for basic VPN needs, while advanced features require additional licenses. Pricing is typically yearly and influenced by the number of users and bundled FortiGate products. Although cost-effective compared to competitors like Cisco, some users noted recent price increases, highlighting the need for potential discounts. Satisfaction in pricing varies, with estimates placing costs moderately high yet reasonable.

"FortiClient is costly."
"The pricing is a six out of ten."
"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."

Popular Use Cases

Fortinet FortiClient is predominantly used for VPN connections and remote access. Many users rely on its capabilities to provide secure connections for remote work, allowing employees to access company resources safely. It also offers endpoint protection features, including antivirus and anti-malware functions, safeguarding devices against various cyber threats. Organizations appreciate its interoperability with FortiGate firewalls, which simplifies installation and implementation.

Service and Support

Fortinet FortiClient's customer support experiences vary. Many customers find the service helpful and responsive, giving ratings like eight or nine out of ten. Some encounter delays, with slow escalation or insufficient immediate assistance. Priority levels in support play a significant role, with higher packages offering better responses. Many users appreciate the knowledgeable staff and quick issue resolution, though there are notable complaints about prolonged response times and difficulty reaching appropriate support levels.

Deployment

The setup for Fortinet FortiClient is typically straightforward and user-friendly. It often requires minimal technical expertise, making it accessible even for non-experts. Deployment times vary, commonly ranging from a few minutes to an hour. Technical support is usually available when needed. Some users find it complex due to manual steps or specific configurations, while others note it is easier than competing products. Deployment in large networks or remote environments might require more effort.

Scalability

Fortinet FortiClient is largely considered scalable. Reviews highlight its ability to accommodate increasing users seamlessly, with straightforward licensing upgrades. Some users appreciated its adaptability to organizational growth, while others noted scalability improvements are possible. Most users experienced favorable scalability, with different organizations spanning small groups to extensive deployments. Scalability was often rated favorably, indicating robust capabilities. While some noted specific limitations, most acknowledged its effective scalability, emphasizing its capacity for expanding user bases.

Stability

Users generally find Fortinet FortiClient highly stable, experiencing few issues with bugs or crashes. Some mention rare disconnections, possibly due to network issues. While some report minor stability concerns, most find performance reliable, rating stability between eight and ten out of ten. Issues cited include occasional EMS bugs and rare VPN connection problems, but these don't overshadow its reliable performance. Regular updates tend to resolve most bugs, maintaining user satisfaction with stability levels.

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Learn more about Fortinet FortiClient

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.