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AT&T VPN vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

AT&T VPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
40th
Average Rating
9.0
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
6.7
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 AT&T VPN is 0.3%, 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%
AT&T VPN0.3%
Other89.2%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

BS
Extremely stable and very scalable
The solution was far too expensive, which is why we ended up moving to a new vendor. The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration. AT&T could simplify its user interface and log on. Typically, where you log on is independent of the solution, as long as you have had authorization. With this solution, you needed to configure a single entry point which wasn't ideal. The solution should have been able to integrate more easily with Microsoft.
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 stability of the solution is its most valuable feature."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its integration capabilities. The processing is fast and the reporting is also very good."
"The ability to reroute traffic from the user, connecting you to the internet rather than passing through our network area, is very useful."
"The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its user-friendly interface that allows easy navigation and access to all endpoint devices."
"The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its user-friendly interface that allows easy navigation and access to all endpoint devices."
"The most valuable features of FortiClient are its VPN capabilities and its use as an anti-malware and anti-spam solution."
"It supports securely connections for VPN users from outside our environment during the lockdown."
"Fortinet FortiClient provides several benefits such as saving time, saving money, and improving security."
"It’s really easy to use."
 

Cons

"The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration."
"Fortinet FortiClient could improve the compatibility with mobile applications that are allowed and sometimes they do not respond. However, Microsoft Windows applications are very good."
"The reports could be easier to set up."
"The setup process could be more simplified. There are complexities with the scalability part, particularly with routing and policy alignment."
"It would be extremely useful to have an automatic updating feature."
"The user interface on the central server could be improved."
"Fortinet needs to cover more areas where threats can come from."
"They can improve the interface because it is very technical for a normal client to understand."
"The solution could improve by providing analytics or detailed reports."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"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 requires you to buy a lot of product in order for you to have proper protection."
"The solution's scalability is inexpensive."
"The product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"The licensing fee varies with what one is trying to accomplish. It can range from being free to costing several hundred thousand dollars per year."
"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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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

AT&T Remote Access VPN
FortiClient
 

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Sample Customers

Road Comission for Oakland County, AW North Carolina, Community Based Care of Central Florida
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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