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Aruba Virtual Intranet Access vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Virtual Intranet Access
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
39th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (13th), Endpoint Compliance (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba Virtual Intranet Access is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 12.8%, down from 13.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1934385 - PeerSpot reviewer
Very user friendly but configurations can be a bit complex
We use the solution to access company information via the cloud.  The solution is very user friendly.  Configurations can be a bit complex.  I have been using the solution for two years.  The solution is stable.  Technical support is very helpful so I rate them a seven out of ten.  Neutral…
MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Users only need to install the VPN and authenticate with their email address
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…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is very user friendly."
"The solution offers great stability."
"This solution is very stable."
"It is a stable solution."
"It is a feature-rich product that is easy to use and install without sacrificing security."
"FortiClient's most valuable features are that it's fast and safe."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy."
"This is a solid and stable solution."
"Fortinet FortiClient's scalability is very good because it has no limitations."
 

Cons

"Configurations can be a bit complex."
"The solution could improve by providing analytics or detailed reports."
"The setup process could be more simplified. There are complexities with the scalability part, particularly with routing and policy alignment."
"The tool needs to improve its web filtering feature. Its support quality needs improvement. We speak different languages, and this can create misunderstandings."
"The user interface on the central server could be improved."
"There are compatibility issues, and sometimes, especially with macOS, it's difficult to set up properly."
"The solution has some issues with stability on the user side."
"While I cannot think of new features to add, it would be nice if the reports were improved, to have these sent automatically."
"It takes too long to install."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Fortinet FortiClient comes free with the purchase of the FortiGate solution. There is a license required for this solution. You later can upgrade from the free version which will allow more endpoints. The cost of the license subscription is based on how many endpoints you require."
"The price of the solution depends on the type of firewall you have from FortiGate. I am satisfied with the price of the solution."
"The price is okay and competitive."
"The pricing is good because you get and end-to-end security solution in one package price."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"The licensing fee varies with what one is trying to accomplish. It can range from being free to costing several hundred thousand dollars per year."
"As a technical team member, I am not responsible to look into the pricing matters. These aspects are typically handled by the management team, who have the authority to obtain the necessary licenses based on certain established principles."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Also Known As

Aruba VIA
FortiClient
 

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Sample Customers

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Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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