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Fortinet

FortiClient

Composite Score

7.8 /10

CX Score

8.0 /10

51 Reviews Write a Review

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

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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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

Cody N.

Role: Operations
Industry: Retail
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Simple and Easy

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

Simplicity and speed of use. It may not have a bunch of unique features, but its user-friendly interface and swift performance make it a standout choice. I recommend it for users seeking a straightforward and efficient security solution.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

While not necessarily unique, FortiClient provides a wide range of security features, including antivirus, firewall, VPN, web filtering, and endpoint security. It offers an all-in-one solution for protecting against various cyber threats.

What do you dislike most about this product?

When my company domain requires a password update sometimes the password for Forticlient gets desynced. I had to get an admin to help me reset the password when this has happened.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Think about whether the product can scale with your organization's growth. If your business expands, you'll want a security solution that can accommodate increased demands without requiring a complete overhaul.

Frank B.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2023

You need the use the Fortinet portfolio

Likeliness to Recommend

5 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

Really nothing, the market leaders clearly have a better understanding of endpoints.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It adds on to the Fortinet portfolio.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It's not as robust as other product lines.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If a company is going down the road with Fortinet solution in their org., it's worthwhile to take a look at.

Pros

Respectful
Transparent

Cons

Less Effective Service
Vendor Friendly Policies
Inhibits Innovation

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

How We Deliver

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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

Cody N.

Simple and Easy

Likeliness to Recommend

Frank B.

You need the use the Fortinet portfolio

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Jainik K.

Confidence with cybersecurity

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

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