Fortinet

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.

86 Likeliness to Recommend

91 Plan to Renew

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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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?

8% Negative

2% Neutral

90% Positive

Pros

Efficient Service
Respectful
Friendly Negotiation
Effective Service

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 77

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

FortiClient Reviews

Anjola O.

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

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Submitted Oct 2024

Amazing product. Forticlient!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

Forticlient is easy to install on endpoints.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its wide range of features, which includes, antivirus, web filtering, application control, ipsec vpn tunnels.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Setting it up initially might be hectic.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

However high the cost might be, you will always get value for money.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Angeli S.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2024

Complete and easy-to-use security for your devices

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

This tool is very complete, it has many functionalities that make it different from others since its security features are of the best quality it has, which makes it phenomenal.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I like most about FortiClient is its ease of use and intuitive interface. I can navigate through all the features easily and customize the settings to my needs without any hassle.

What do you dislike most about this product?

However, one thing I dislike is that sometimes the automatic update can slow down my computer's performance a bit, but this can be solved by scheduling the updates at specific times.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

In short, I would recommend FortiClient to anyone looking for a reliable and comprehensive security solution for their devices. With its advanced feature set and ease of use, this software stands out from the competition and provides peace of mind regarding data protection and online privacy.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Unique Features
Caring

Mayur W.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

Secure, Scalable, and Built for Fortinet Ecosystem

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

FortiClent solutions is stand out due to its tight integration with Fortinet’s Security Fabric, offering a single unified agent for multiple security functions. It can be used for SSL VPN, ZTNA, Enables centralized visibility, policy enforcement.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It combines VPN, antivirus, web filtering, application firewall, and ZTNA in a single lightweight client. With FortiEMS, administrators can easily push configurations, manage policies, and get detailed reporting.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The free version has very limited functionality advanced features like ZTNA, EMS integration, and detailed telemetry require a paid license.Some users report intermittent disconnections or slowdowns with the VPN, especially during large file transfers.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The free version offers basic features, but enterprise-grade functions like central management, posture check, and detailed logging require a licensed version. Evaluate your security needs before deciding on the edition.Provide basic training for users on connecting VPN, interpreting alerts, and ensuring device compliance.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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FortiClient Ratings

86 Likeliness to Recommend

91 Plan to Renew

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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.

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

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

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

Anjola O.

Amazing product. Forticlient!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Angeli S.

Complete and easy-to-use security for your devices

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Mayur W.

Secure, Scalable, and Built for Fortinet Ecosystem

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

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training