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AstrillVPN vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

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Categories and Ranking

AstrillVPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
39th
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
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (9th), Endpoint Compliance (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AstrillVPN is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 4.5%, down from 10.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiClient4.5%
AstrillVPN0.6%
Other94.9%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

ZT
Software Architect at tcl
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…
KL
Senior Technical Manager at Flexaccel
Remote access has become seamless and secure while deployment remains simple for our users
Performance could be improved today. People are now moving toward SASE, which stands for Secure Access, Secure Edge Solution. Fortinet also has that offering, which would be easier since it operates through the cloud, acting as a first line of defense. When the user connects to the internet, they connect to the cloud first for posture assessment and monitoring before connecting to the outside world. The impact is significant because nowadays people are adopting SASE. During COVID time, many users were trying to connect back to their office, causing the performance or CPU utilization of the firewall to increase tremendously, which slowed down performance. I have not worked with endpoint telemetry in Fortinet FortiClient that could have been helpful for threat mitigation.

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."
"It's pretty stable, and I don't have any problems with it."
"Installation was easy."
"The use of IoT devices is growing and it is important to manage data assets, and we have to follow rules and standards from our organization that FortiClient has helped with as an important tool on the end-users systems."
"Fortinet FortiClient provides several benefits such as saving time, saving money, and improving security."
"The valuable features for us are the integration of the vulnerability scan, mobile detection, and VPN client."
"Technical support is quite impressive and available 24/7."
"The configuration is the most valuable feature."
"FortiClient is a very lightweight and secure product."
 

Cons

"I would rate the scalability a three out of ten."
"I heard that Fortinet is going to enhance the firmware to have mobile versions. One is like Linux long-term support SCS and one with new features, but there is no support here. We spoke with the vendor multiple times, and they said that they will release these features soon."
"While we like patch management, it would be nice if it could handle patch management for other solutions, like Microsoft."
"They can improve the interface because it is very technical for a normal client to understand."
"The tool could use more features, such as improved antivirus scanning with filters and application control to manage users. If you don't have FortiGate for web filtering and application control, you can use these in Fortinet FortiClient EMS. This gives you two options: on-site and off-site."
"In terms of improvements, their SSL VPN tunnel can be a lot better."
"With the lower-end licenses, it tends to kick you out after eight hours. There is a function where it automatically kicks you out after eight hours. They could improve that and not kick you out after eight hours. Other than that, it is already pretty good."
"The price could also use improvement."
"The only thing that is lacking in this product is the support. Their support can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"FortiClient is costly."
"Pricing is an area that I would like to see improved, as it could be lower."
"The solution is not expensive. We need more discounted rates in Pakistan. The price of the solution could be reduced to be more affordable for the solution."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"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."
"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."
"The price of the solution depends on the type of firewall you have from FortiGate. I am satisfied with the price of the solution."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise25
 

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How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and security. It has a very fast connection rate and has a built-in VPN. With this solution...
What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protection because it continually scans servers for emerging vulnerabilities, which gives...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiClient?
The solution is not cloud-based; it comes from the firewall itself.
 

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