We compared Fortinet FortiClient and Netgate TNSR across several parameters based on our user's reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Initial Setup: Fortinet FortiClient users had mixed feedback on the time needed for deployment and setup, some distinguishing them as separate phases. Netgate TNSR users also had varied experiences, with some completing deployment and setup in a week and others taking three months, highlighting the need to understand the context of the terms used.
Features: Fortinet FortiClient is praised for its effective malware protection, advanced threat detection, and robust web filtering. Netgate TNSR excels in high performance capabilities, exceptional scalability, and advanced security features for network protection.
Room For Improvement: Fortinet FortiClient need for improved UI/UX design, better integration with other security solutions, more timely updates for emerging threats and better documentation and support resources. Netgate TNSR need to improve its user interface design, configuration and setup processes and documentation and support resources.
Pricing and ROI: Users have reported that Fortinet FortiClient has a straightforward and quick setup process. Netgate TNSR also offers a straightforward setup without complications. When it comes to licensing, Fortinet FortiClient has mixed reviews, while Netgate TNSR is praised for its flexibility and options. Fortinet FortiClient has a positive ROI with users satisfied with its security features and ease of use. Netgate TNSR has reported positive ROI and profitability.
Customer Service: Fortinet FortiClient's customer service has received positive feedback, with users appreciating their assistance and guidance. Netgate TNSR has been praised for its excellent assistance and quick response to queries or issues.
Comparison results: FortiClient stands out for its robust security measures, effective malware protection, reliable VPN capabilities, advanced threat detection, and seamless integration with other Fortinet products. Users also appreciate the strong web filtering and parental control features, regular updates, and excellent customer service and support. While Netgate TNSR offers high performance capabilities, robust security, and scalability, users have expressed a desire for improvements in user interface design, easier configuration and setup processes, and expanded documentation and support resources.
"It’s easy to use."
"The configuration is the most valuable feature."
"Starting from FortiGate and from the EMS server, you have to begin at the endpoint, and that's the most useful thing about using FortiClient."
"Secure and easy connect is the most valuable feature. It is a reliable solution, and it works."
"Fortinet FortiClient offers a vulnerability test feature, allowing us to monitor end-user devices. This includes ensuring necessary updates, such as Windows updates, are not overlooked."
"It seems to be more scalable than we thought."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its integration capabilities. The processing is fast and the reporting is also very good."
"Fortinet FortiClient can be used with FortiManager to observe all actions that are happening."
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"The solution has good performance."
"FortiClient is not great in Linux."
"We'd like to be able to properly encrypt the data more effectively."
"In terms of improvements, their SSL VPN tunnel can be a lot better. I've seen other products that have got much better VPN features than Fortinet. Some of my colleagues get this error called "License not available." When they get this error, they have to uninstall and reinstall it. This kind of problem is there, and sometimes, we have to open a case with Fortinet to resolve it. Their support is quick, so we are able to resolve and move forward. In terms of new features, when it is connecting, it should check the endpoint and say whether the end client is actually safe enough or whether there is a vulnerability. It should give a pop-up on the client itself. Because I'm on the admin side, I can also see this information in the log. However, if a non-IT user, such as a user from finance, is working on this and there is some problem, he or she would not know about this and would call IT admin to say that this is not working. If the users get a message explaining why and what is happening, it is easy for them to understand."
"One area that could be improved is cost, but you've got to pay for what you get."
"It would be nice to see more in hand features in terms of the DLP, so that the solution can be integrated with the DLP, as well as more reporting features on the end point."
"It takes too long to install."
"Working with Distribution sometimes comes at a cost due to a lack of knowledge of the current status of your licensing and products."
"There isn't much to improve in terms of features and comparison with other vendors. It just needs to stay more up to date in catching the malware. The user interface may be improved, which would be a minor enhancement. Unlike central management, in endpoint security, the end users don't need to keep looking at the endpoint user interface. The technology is the most important thing in endpoint security."
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
Fortinet FortiClient is ranked 2nd in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 85 reviews while Netgate TNSR is ranked 23rd in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 2 reviews. Fortinet FortiClient is rated 8.0, while Netgate TNSR is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiClient writes "Easy to set up and user-friendly with good support ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Netgate TNSR writes "Good gateway with helpful traffic shaping and load balancing". Fortinet FortiClient is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Fortinet FortiEDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway and Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, whereas Netgate TNSR is most compared with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Cisco Enterprise Routers, Juniper MX Series Routers and MikroTik Routers and Switches.
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