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Fortinet FortiClient vs Stormshield Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

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 Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (1st)
Stormshield Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
67th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 1.9%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stormshield Endpoint Security is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

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…
it_user745593 - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects the global station and has good stability
The feature I find most valuable is that it protects the global station The solution's integration with the Windows environment could be better. The solution needs better integration with products, if it did, it would have the assumption of better security. I've been using the solution since…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is easy. Our clients use the FortiClient EMS, which is the central console for installing FortiClient. It is easy and very user friendly."
"FortiClient's most valuable features are that it's fast and safe."
"The solution offers great stability."
"I find it very easy to configure and also very stable."
"The most valuable features are malware detection, integrates well with other solutions, and ease of use for all users."
"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."
"From an application perspective, this solution is stable."
"The performance of FortiClient is impressive."
"The feature I find most valuable is that it protects the global station."
 

Cons

"We'd like to see a deployment wizard to help implementation become streamlined."
"Occasionally, the solution may provide a slow connection. In addition, there may be initialization and authorization issues that one may need to take care of while using the solution."
"I would like Fortinet to improve FortiClient's compatibility with macOS."
"The solution could add data to the endpoint."
"Cloud services are very expensive for us."
"It would be interesting if the solution offered a way to try to investigate and create a use case to trace vectors."
"The solution could be more secure. I would like to see more safety features."
"The solution's access control could be improved."
"The solution's integration with the Windows environment could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"I don't have the licensing schema for the VPN solution because we just purchased the VPN gateway."
"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."
"The product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"It is a yearly subscription license. I don't see a problem with the pricing. Resellers add their markup and then give it to us, but I don't see that as a major challenge. It is fine."
"The solution is not expensive. We need more discounted rates in Pakistan. The price of the solution could be reduced to be more affordable for the solution."
"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
39%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
4%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
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Also Known As

FortiClient
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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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