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AstrillVPN vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

AstrillVPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
45th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
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 June 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AstrillVPN is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 13.4%, up from 13.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

ZT
Bypasses internet restrictions and makes it easy to access content that may be restricted
I use it on my laptop, mobile phone, and pad. I use it for accessing websites such as YouTube and other websites that may be forbidden, especially in China where it is convenient to use the VPN I find it very convenient to connect. And it is a stable product. I would recommend improving the…
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

"I find it very convenient to connect."
"I find it very easy to configure and also very stable."
"We find the VPN features valuable."
"FortiClient is very easy, useful, and practical."
"Fortinet FortiClient provides several benefits such as saving time, saving money, and improving security."
"The stability is pretty good."
"Having a centralized console is a valuable feature. The Fortinet fabric is also very valuable where all different pieces talk together to secure our network and track the North, South, East, and West movement of files and data through our network."
"What I find valuable in FortiClient is its patch management capabilities, allowing remote updates efficiently."
"The initial setup is easy. Our clients use the FortiClient EMS, which is the central console for installing FortiClient. It is easy and very user friendly."
 

Cons

"I would rate the scalability a three out of ten."
"The tool becomes slow occasionally, and this should be improved."
"The only thing that is lacking in this product is the support. Their support can be improved."
"The setup process could be more simplified. There are complexities with the scalability part, particularly with routing and policy alignment."
"The documentation could be improved."
"The solution should have faster turnaround when it comes to new technology."
"The tool is expensive."
"FortiClient is not communicating with the new version of the firewall."
"I would like for the next release to be more user-friendly for users to do not have as much of a technical background."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"If we pay for the yearly package that includes the FortiGate firewall, then the FortiClient VPN license is included with it."
"The pricing is a six out of ten."
"Fortinet requires you to buy a lot of product in order for you to have proper protection."
"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 product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"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."
"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 pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
29%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
 

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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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