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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.
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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."
"A valuable feature of FortiClient is that we can connect from anywhere if we have Fortinet access."
"It supports securely connections for VPN users from outside our environment during the lockdown."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy."
"We use real-time threat detection for scanning files and antivirus. It's integrated with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. When an endpoint is compromised, Fortinet FortiClient and FortiGate trigger to block and isolate the user on the network."
"It’s really easy to use."
"FortiClient is a very lightweight and secure product."
"It is a stable solution."
"The connection speed is fast. I can connect quickly at any time, and there are never any interruptions to the FortiClient connection. I could easily code into the client's server with that connection, with no lag."
 

Cons

"Configurations can be a bit complex."
"I would like to see endpoint detection and response included."
"FortiClient needs improvement in restricting user information and ensuring more secure customer data to better protect source code and reduce the risk of security breaches."
"The solution could improve by providing analytics or detailed reports."
"FortiClient is not communicating with the new version of the firewall."
"Technical support is awful. Their online response time is not prompt. They should not respond after four or five days. Their support guys are not competent enough. Small issues are taking time."
"Sometimes users stay on the old version of FortiClient."
"The solution requires skillful users."
"I have yet to find the benefits of the latest upgraded version."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is good because you get and end-to-end security solution in one package price."
"FortiClient is costly."
"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."
"It is a yearly subscription license. I don't see a problem with the pricing. Resellers add their markup and then give it to us, but I don't see that as a major challenge. It is fine."
"The solution's scalability is inexpensive."
"Its pricing is good. One thing that has always attracted us to the Fortinet range of products is that their pricing is very competitive. Our particular licensing is on a yearly basis. However, as part of this project, we did pre-purchase three years of maintenance and support at a fairly significant discount."
"An annual license costs about 1.5 to 3,000 US dollars. There are no additional costs."
"If we pay for the yearly package that includes the FortiGate firewall, then the FortiClient VPN license is included with it."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
20%
Computer Software Company
13%
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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