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FortiClient

Composite Score

7.8 /10

CX Score

8.0 /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.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3
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.

+87 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
Respectful
Effective Service
Friendly Negotiation

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 76

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

FortiClient Reviews

Naifa W.

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

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Submitted May 2022

Best Endpoint Protection Software For Businesses

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

When it comes to protecting business endpoints, FortiClient come in handy and it's unique as it's an all in one solution. It's affordable and accurate in detecting and neutralising threats

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

First, FortiClient is very accurate. Detecting and neutralising threats is easy It's an affordable Endpoint protection software It's easy to use Gets updates regularly

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing beats FortiClient when it comes to Endpoint protection

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

FortiClient is a must have Endpoint protection software considering it's capabilities and price point. It's a great deal for businesses

Pros

Helps Innovate
Trustworthy
Effective Service
Inspires Innovation

Fernando d.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2022

Amazing product, easy to manage

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

The capability of VPN client

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy to deploy and the integration with fortigate and fortiguard

What do you dislike most about this product?

The VPN configurarion

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's a good product and easy to manage

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Georges A.

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

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Submitted Apr 2022

Safe VPN, wide services. Easy implementation.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

Malware protection, VPN.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Installation and management are very easy.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Updates are a bit slow to roll out.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

FORTICLIENT provides VPN, virus, and malware protection in one neatly bundled software.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

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FortiClient Ratings

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+87 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.

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.

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.

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

Naifa W.

Best Endpoint Protection Software For Businesses

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Fernando d.

Amazing product, easy to manage

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Georges A.

Safe VPN, wide services. Easy implementation.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Centralized Management Portal

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Ransomware Recovery and Removal

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Forensics

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