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Vendor: Fortinet
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Fortinet FortiClient mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category stands at 2.2%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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TypeTitleDate
CategoryEndpoint Protection Platform (EPP)Jan 10, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersJan 10, 2025Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiClient vs Microsoft Defender for EndpointJan 10, 2025Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiClient vs SentinelOne Singularity CompleteJan 10, 2025Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiClient vs CrowdStrike FalconJan 10, 2025Download
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Educational Organization
42%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
5%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Comms Service Provider
4%
University
3%
Retailer
3%
Healthcare Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Media Company
2%
Non Profit
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Legal Firm
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%

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MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot user
Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc.
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
Nov 26, 2024
Users only need to install the VPN and authenticate with their email address

Pros

"The integration with Active Directory is a valuable feature, allowing SSO for users. "

Cons

"The tool becomes slow occasionally, and this should be improved."
AO
IT Infrastructure Officer at Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF)
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
Sep 15, 2024
Support our VPN services, easier to manage and effectively identifies vulnerabilities

Pros

" The centralized management dashboard is also a good feature."

Cons

"One challenge we faced was with the installation."
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RS
Senior Network Consultant at Visionet Systems Inc.
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
Dec 20, 2022
Gives us more visibility over our network to see which users are connected to the firewalls and what they're accessing

Pros

"It's easy to use, easy to deploy, and I have more visibility over my network that shows which users are connected to the firewalls, which users are connected to the network, and what they're accessing. "

Cons

"The connectivity could be improved."
BS
IT Manager at SAI Systems
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
Aug 31, 2022
Good device control, knowledgable support, and capable of expansion

Pros

"The initial setup is easy."

Cons

"Sometimes there are issues when we are trying to connect."
Ayman Said - PeerSpot user
Deputy IT Manager at ICAPP (Americana Group)
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
Oct 22, 2024
Product discussed: 0.7.0.345
Enhance secure remote access with feature-rich VPN and content filtering

Pros

"The most valuable features of FortiClient are its VPN capabilities and its use as an anti-malware and anti-spam solution."

Cons

"Improvements are needed in the compatibility between different versions, as sometimes the latest version does not work, requiring a downgrade."
Moeed  Mahmood - PeerSpot user
Network Administrator at Chase Up
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
Mar 27, 2024
Easy to manage networks and useful to handle cybersecurity threats

Pros

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

Cons

"The licensing feature of the product requires improvement since whenever the license expires, the tool logs out its users automatically, irrespective of whether they are on the network or not, which can be problematic for me."
SudeepMaydeo - PeerSpot user
Head of IT Infrastructure at EPL Americas
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
Dec 31, 2024
Offers reliable endpoint security and robust VPN connectivity that is lightweight

Pros

"FortiClient is a very lightweight and secure product."

Cons

"I would like to see improvements in the dashboard for better reporting."
Sutjipto Budiman - PeerSpot user
Director at Widya Presisi Solusi
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
Mar 27, 2024
Useful for end-user protection and as a VPN

Pros

"Fortinet FortiClient offers a vulnerability test feature, allowing us to monitor end-user devices. This includes ensuring necessary updates, such as Windows updates, are not overlooked. "

Cons

"The tool needs to improve its web filtering feature. Its support quality needs improvement. We speak different languages, and this can create misunderstandings. "
SudeepMaydeo - PeerSpot user
Head of IT Infrastructure in the manufacturing company industry
Verified user of Fortinet FortiClient
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