We performed a comparison between OpenVPN Access Server and Fortinet FortiClient based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Based on the parameters we compared, OpenVPN Access Server comes out ahead of Fortinet FortiClient. While both solutions have their strengths, Fortinet FortiClient's initial setup takes longer and lacks automation, additionally, the remote deployment process can be challenging.
"The solution has good performance."
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"For our clients with remote sites and deployed firewalls, the filtering and authentication features are very helpful."
"This is a solid and stable solution."
"The solution's TNA feature blocks devices from entering the network that do not meet compliance protocols."
"From an application perspective, this solution is stable."
"The most valuable feature is the single pane of glass, single point of management."
"When the user gets authenticated, I can assign a different VPN or network to each user."
"The technical support from Fortinet and local vendors is good."
"The solution is very scalable. It just depends on the number of licenses an organization has. The enterprise management console is related to the number of clients, and the client interface itself is free to download."
"The most valuable thing about OpenVPN Access Server is its ease of use."
"A valuable feature for us is its ability to see the new Citrix server as a local server within the company. And it allows us to test abroad."
"It allows us to give access to our office network in a safe and secure way to users, no matter which computing platform they use. "
"I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage."
"I have set the default routes to the VPN server so that all traffic is encrypted."
"Provides privacy and cryptography for my network communication."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
"It allows our employees to work remotely across Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms."
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"The documentation could be improved."
"It takes too long to install."
"Initially, the support was very poor. It is getting better, but they should continue to improve this."
"The solution requires skillful users."
"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."
"While I cannot think of new features to add, it would be nice if the reports were improved, to have these sent automatically."
"I would like for the next release to be more user-friendly for users to do not have as much of a technical background."
"One area for improvement in FortiClient is the speed of connectivity."
"The security needs to be improved because it was a complaint that our customers had."
"There is always room for more security features."
"I would be more happy with the idea of licensing to have a reduced price with longer, grouped, annual fees. We have a lot of other software that does the same thing. It's a little higher price if you're going with a shorter stint, but there's a reduction in price for three- and five-year contracts."
"The server configuration file needs to be improved, it's the biggest problem in the configuration process."
"They may have this already, but it would be nice to be able to get more notifications if a site drops unexpectedly."
"Working on a faster connection might be a good idea for the product's next release."
"If we had to create something for someone who was not necessarily tech savvy, I had to set that up on their computer, I had to write "read me's" and other things so that they could install their client and then connect to the VPN by themselves. So it was hard to set up for people who are not tech savvy."
"I think right now the GUI part of it is locked out behind the pay wall. It could use something that gives it a very basic, minimal, graphic interface for logging in, for the community version. That would probably be a good step forward."
Fortinet FortiClient is ranked 2nd in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 85 reviews while OpenVPN Access Server is ranked 1st in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 43 reviews. Fortinet FortiClient is rated 8.0, while OpenVPN Access Server is rated 8.4. 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 OpenVPN Access Server writes "An easy-to-use tool with which its users can access networks from home or external locations". Fortinet FortiClient is most compared with Fortinet FortiEDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and Ivanti Connect Secure, whereas OpenVPN Access Server is most compared with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, Check Point Remote Access VPN, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange and SonicWall Netextender. See our Fortinet FortiClient vs. OpenVPN Access Server report.
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