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Fortinet

FortiClient

Composite Score

7.7 /10

CX Score

7.9 /10

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What is FortiClient?

FortiClient is an all-in-one comprehensive endpoint security solution that extends the power of Fortinet’s Advanced Threat Protection to end user devices. With the endpoint the ultimate destination for malware seeking credentials, network access and sensitive information, ensuring that your endpoint security combines strong prevention with detection and mitigation is critical.

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Awards & Recognition

FortiClient won the following awards in the Endpoint Protection - Midmarket category

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Latest Award, 2026

0 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2025

1 Top Rated Capabilities

4 Top Rated Features

2024

FortiClient Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

84 Likeliness to Recommend

2
Since last award

92 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

77 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

4
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love FortiClient?

7% Negative

2% Neutral

91% Positive

Pros

Efficient Service
Effective Service
Respectful
Transparent

Feature Ratings

Average 79

Centralized Management Portal

Dynamic Malware Detection

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Automated Remediation

Port and Device Control

Endpoint Detection and Response

System Hardening

Mac OS support

Forensics

Cross Platform Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 75

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

FortiClient Reviews

Jainik K.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Manufacturing
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Confidence with cybersecurity

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

Cheaper than other company

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Ease of use

What do you dislike most about this product?

GUI which can be much much better.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If it is in your budget, go ahead!

Pros

Trustworthy
Effective Service
Helps Innovate
Reliable

Jayendra P.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Fantastic product!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

Integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric: FortiClient is part of Fortinet's Security Fabric, a comprehensive security architecture that provides seamless integration between Fortinet products. This allows for centralized management and visibility across the entire security infrastructure.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Multi-layered endpoint security: FortiClient provides a multi-layered approach to endpoint security, which includes antivirus, firewall, web filtering, and intrusion prevention. This helps protect against a wide range of threats and reduces the likelihood of a successful attack.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Complexity: The extensive feature set and integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric can make FortiClient a more complex solution to deploy and manage compared to some other endpoint protection products. Resource-intensive: Running multiple security features can be resource-intensive and can impact the performance of lower-end or older systems.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Evaluate your organization's needs: Before choosing any endpoint protection solution, it's important to evaluate your organization's specific needs and requirements. Consider factors such as the number and types of endpoints you need to protect, your security and compliance requirements, and your budget.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Trustworthy
Unique Features

Aditya K.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Construction
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2023

Free and Easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

The paid version covers many options like Zero Trust Agent(ZTNA), VPN only, and EPP/APT edition which cover all ZTNA stuff and also provides basic EDR features like USD access control, DNS security, etc.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

If your requirement is limited to VPN connectivity then this product is free.

What do you dislike most about this product?

They don't have a firmware upgrade option. The process is to manually uninstall the existing/ old version and install the latest version.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The VPN option is free, and the paid options are impressive as they cover all security scopes. So I will recommend this product.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

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FortiClient Ratings

84 Likeliness to Recommend

2 Since last award

92 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

77 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

4 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love FortiClient?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Centralized Management Portal Includes multiple client management, push install capability, comprehensive policies for different groups, and active directory integration and synchronization.

Dynamic Malware Detection Heuristics are applied to files to identify similarities with known malware and block it.

Host NGFW Functionality Includes policy-based default-deny/whitelisting and application verification and trust (VPN/virtualization).

Ransomware Recovery and Removal Recover files removed and/or encrypted by ransomware.

Automated Remediation Automate remediation of alerts due to exceeding defined thresholds e.g. trigger scripts to address low disk space alerts.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

Endpoint Detection and Response Active threat detection that remediates against known and unknown malware and malicious activities, leveraging machine learning techniques.

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Mac OS support Endpoint security support to identify and block threats on Mac workstations.

Forensics Includes the ability provide full visibility in an easy-to-understand display of what happened on an endpoint during an attack in (near) real-time.

Cross Platform Integration Open API and net sec appliance integration with NGFW, SIEM, IPS/IDS, Automated Network Quarantining, DLP, Data Discovery, and Threat Intelligence.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

FortiClient Reviews

Jainik K.

Confidence with cybersecurity

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Jayendra P.

Fantastic product!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Aditya K.

Free and Easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Centralized Management Portal

Dynamic Malware Detection

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Automated Remediation

Port and Device Control

Endpoint Detection and Response

System Hardening

Mac OS support

Forensics

Cross Platform Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training