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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85 Likeliness to Recommend
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91 Plan to Renew
78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+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?
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Respectful
- Effective Service
- Friendly Negotiation
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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
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
Jeff P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Government
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jun 2026
Fortinet and Forticlient: good and bad
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?
I believe that even though Fortinet has many good products, the strength of Forticlient depends on the Fortinet security fabric that exists. By itself, Forticlient is merely passable. Being bundled together with other Fortinet products is where the true security exists.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The integration with other Fortinet products, becoming the security fabric.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Left on its own, Forticlient does not stack up to other products when it comes to detection and response.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Do your testing. Make sure the product does what you need.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Respectful
- Client Friendly Policies
Cons
- Less Productive
- Wastes Time
- Under Delivered
Anjola O.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2024
Amazing product. Forticlient!
Likeliness to Recommend
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
Submitted Jul 2024
Complete and easy-to-use security for your devices
Likeliness to Recommend
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
