I'm using Fortinet FortiClient to connect to servers on my company while working remotely from home. Additionally, I use it to connect to cloud applications and cloud servers. It's my company's gateway.
Senior Engeneer
High performance, reliable, and simple deployment
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiClient is its performance."
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiClient is its performance.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiClient for approximately four years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiClient is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 4,000 technology employees using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
Our internal network team does the support for Fortinet FortiClient. I have not contacted Fortinet FortiClient support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used another solution other than Fortinet FortiClient.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Fortinet FortiClient is very easy.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others because it is very good.
I rate Fortinet FortiClient an eight out of ten.
I would rate the solution higher if the solution has better compatibility with the mobile application.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Systems Administrator at a international affairs institute with 201-500 employees
Stable, scalable, and good functionality
Pros and Cons
- "Overall Fortinet FortiClient has good functionality."
- "We do not use the solution every day and there are times when the new users have trouble reconnecting. The technology itself works but our users getting adopted to it is a major problem. Having the user adapt to the desktop landing page that it begins on is throwing them off a bit."
What is our primary use case?
I use Fortinet FortiClient for a VPN, endpoint protection, and remote access services.
What is most valuable?
Overall Fortinet FortiClient has good functionality.
What needs improvement?
We do not use the solution every day and there are times when the new users have trouble reconnecting. The technology itself works but our users getting adopted to it is a major problem. Having the user adapt to the desktop landing page that it begins on is throwing them off a bit.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiClient for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found Fortinet FortiClient to be scalable.
How are customer service and support?
After everything was implemented, we did not use technical support. We have not needed the support.
How was the initial setup?
The setup takes someone with more experience than I have a while, I imagine it is difficult.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to those wanting to implement this solution is they have to build the infrastructure for Fortinet rather than only do the endpoint by itself. Use the other Fortinet offerings together if you want to benefit the most.
I rate Fortinet FortiClient a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Presales Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Very solid and stable with good basic features
Pros and Cons
- "This is a solid and stable solution."
- "The documentation could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We supply FortiClient to our customers. In Croatian terms, we supply mid-size companies although in European terms they are probably relatively small organizations. We are partners with Fortinet and I'm the pre-sales manager.
What is most valuable?
We use the basic features and they work well. Our customers are generally looking for a solution that works well and they get it with FortiClient.
What needs improvement?
The documentation of this product could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable, we currently have about 100 people using it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously worked with Cisco AnyConnect and before that, with Microsoft, all the PPTP. But that was a long time ago.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If you ask our customers, they would always want the price to be lower, but I think it's reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
As with every significant installation, you have to plan well and be aware of your needs. A part of that is checking which features are supported and which are not supported.
I rate the solution nine out of 10.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner

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