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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
38th
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
6.7
Number of Reviews
101
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (15th), Endpoint Compliance (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba Virtual Intranet Access is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 10.5%, down from 13.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiClient10.5%
Aruba Virtual Intranet Access0.5%
Other89.0%
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."
"It's got a very friendly user interface."
"The ability to reroute traffic from the user, connecting you to the internet rather than passing through our network area, is very useful."
"It is a feature-rich product that is easy to use and install without sacrificing security."
"It seems to be more scalable than we thought."
"We find the VPN features valuable."
"The initial setup is easy."
"Overall Fortinet FortiClient has good functionality."
"From an application perspective, this solution is stable."
 

Cons

"Configurations can be a bit complex."
"There is lagging in some of the authentication tools to support the newer versions, this is happening because they are not supported."
"Sometimes users stay on the old version of FortiClient."
"The reports could be easier to set up."
"The software inventory part is not yet up-to-date. It doesn't have a great interface, which is a disadvantage. I wish we could leverage it, but we don't use it at all because it's not that reliable."
"It would be interesting if the solution offered a way to try to investigate and create a use case to trace vectors."
"The user interface is a bit sluggish and needs improvement."
"FortiClient's encryption key could be stronger so that it's not broken too easily."
"Improvements are needed in the compatibility between different versions, as sometimes the latest version does not work, requiring a downgrade."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"The product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"We are using the free version of this product."
"Fortinet requires you to buy a lot of product in order for you to have proper protection."
"It is not that expensive. It was within the range. A dollar per user per month is nothing."
"Licensing was free up to ten users and after that, it was pretty reasonable."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business58
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise24
 

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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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