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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.
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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."
"It is not at all interesting for me as a standalone product, but as a product that is integrated with FortiGate with all features, it is actually a great tool and a great experience. I had test installed FortiClient working from home. I remembered and knew which web categories were denied or allowed. All those policies were correctly reflected standalone, for example, on my laptop."
"Remote connectivity is its most valuable feature."
"Fortinet FortiClient is not disruptive, and its interface is great. It has an in-built VPN, which is very useful."
"The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its high security level."
"From an application perspective, this solution is stable."
"It is a scalable product."
"From Forticlient, the EMS, the central management is easy to use."
"It is very powerful."
 

Cons

"I would rate the scalability a three out of ten."
"The support can be improved. They have room to improve by deploying more support resources."
"We'd like to be able to properly encrypt the data more effectively."
"The solution's access control could be improved."
"I would like to see an improvement in the web filter, because I think it can be more user-friendly."
"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."
"One challenge we faced was with the installation."
"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."
"There is lagging in some of the authentication tools to support the newer versions, this is happening because they are not supported."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Fortinet requires you to buy a lot of product in order for you to have proper protection."
"If we pay for the yearly package that includes the FortiGate firewall, then the FortiClient VPN license is included with it."
"The pricing is good because you get and end-to-end security solution in one package price."
"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"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."
"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
28%
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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