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Fortinet FortiClient vs Ivanti Tunnel comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

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)
Ivanti Tunnel
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
21st
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 12.8%, down from 13.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Tunnel is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

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…
AK
Provides efficient data security and good technical support services
We use Ivanti Tunnel to provide and publish access to on-premise applications The product's interface needs improvement. I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten. One of our Ivanti Tunnel's customers manages 300 end users, and another customer manages 200 end users. I rate its…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution's most valuable feature is its integration capabilities. The processing is fast and the reporting is also very good."
"What I like most about FortiClient is that it's easy to use. The way it displays information is very straightforward."
"Remote users connect to the office using FortiClient, where they can access business URLs through a VPN tunnel configured on the FortiGate firewall."
"The solution's TNA feature blocks devices from entering the network that do not meet compliance protocols."
"The interface of Fortinet FortiClient is clean and easy to use."
"The product is user-friendly."
"When the user gets authenticated, I can assign a different VPN or network to each user."
"FortiClient is a very lightweight and secure product."
"The technical support team provides good services and faster response times."
 

Cons

"An area of improvement could be better integration with the active directory. I did not find it easy to configure."
"We've had some problems with having to remove the current version and either reinstalling an old version or updating to the new one."
"For buying or deploying it with additional features, apart from VPN client, web security, or antivirus, I would like to see the USB key blocking function included in this solution for endpoint security. For endpoint security, you need antivirus and all of the features included in antivirus software these days, web security, and USB key locking feature. If it is implemented in a way that in one package, you have all the primary features needed for security these days, it would be nice. All of those features will probably be additionally charged as it is a web security feature on FortiClient."
"The tool becomes slow occasionally, and this should be improved."
"The user interface is a bit sluggish and needs improvement."
"As far as I can tell, the solution only has one single function, so they could expand its functionality."
"When we change our endpoint, we have to connect again, which means having to enter our credentials and permissions."
"It would be extremely useful to have an automatic updating feature."
"The product's interface needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"FortiClient is costly."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"Fortinet requires you to buy a lot of product in order for you to have proper protection."
"An annual license costs about 1.5 to 3,000 US dollars. There are no additional costs."
"The solution is more cost efficient than Cisco, as FortiGate tends not to charge for the client license, which allows one to make free use of whatever is supported on the device."
"We are using the free version of this product."
"The cost per port is very less as compared to the other technologies."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"The product has average pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
19%
Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Insurance Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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 do you like most about Ivanti Tunnel?
The technical support team provides good services and faster response times.
What needs improvement with Ivanti Tunnel?
The product's interface needs improvement.
 

Also Known As

FortiClient
MobileIron Tunnel
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Nasdaq, FlixBUS, USDA, The Blackstone Group, J.B Hunt
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