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Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite [EOL] vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Data Protection - Endp...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiClient
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (17th), Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (2nd)
 

Featured Reviews

Alexander Zhuravel - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly scalable tool that ensures its users face no problems while using it as a backup system
The tool is scalable and is currently being used on over 2,000 nodes. So, our company doesn't count the number of clients we have, but we do count the number of nodes, specifically referring to file system nodes, backup nodes, database nodes, virtual machine nodes, and blockchain nodes, which we use for file-based applications. According to the traffic, a backup of five petabytes of data can be done for a month.
MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Users only need to install the VPN and authenticate with their email address
I primarily use remote VPN solutions to connect securely. We have configured both site-to-site VPN and remote VPN, and it is connected to FortiClient Implementing this solution has streamlined time management in our organization. Without SSO, we would need manual configuration for each PC, but…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Dell Data Protection has a decent service and integrates well with users' active directories."
"The security engine is effective at catching potential threats."
"There's a really they have a really nice way to test it first. Before you adopt it. And so I would suggest trying to they they create a test site for you, and they give you a link to it, and you can basically try out all the features on your own for I think we did it for a month."
"It is a stable solution."
"The backup speed and deduplication are the most valuable features."
"It is a stable solution. Our company faces no problems with the backup system…The initial setup wasn't complex."
"The most valuable features of the solution are its speed, backup speed, and restore speed."
"FortiClient's most valuable features are that it's fast and safe."
"The solution is stable, we have not had any issues in the time we have been using it."
"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."
"The initial setup of this solution is easy."
"The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its user-friendly interface that allows easy navigation and access to all endpoint devices."
"The interface of Fortinet FortiClient is clean and easy to use."
"The ability to reroute traffic from the user, connecting you to the internet rather than passing through our network area, is very useful."
"It supports securely connections for VPN users from outside our environment during the lockdown."
 

Cons

"The solution’s user interface should be made more user-friendly."
"Implementation in a beta environment is necessary before rollout to the larger community."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"The backup speed and deduplication are the most valuable features."
"I consider the product pretty expensive, so from an improvement perspective, I would like the pricing to be better."
"Whenever we talk about reporting, I have a chance to look at the reporting, and in my opinion, it's not user-friendly."
"The solution requires skillful users."
"Occasionally, the solution may provide a slow connection. In addition, there may be initialization and authorization issues that one may need to take care of while using the solution."
"One challenge we faced was with the installation."
"The solution could improve by providing analytics or detailed reports."
"FortiClient is not great in Linux."
"The product's performance and pricing could be better."
"The user interface on the central server could be improved."
"I would like to see endpoint detection and response included."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You'll need to pay more than the product's original price for the support."
"It is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"It is an expensive solution."
"It is a yearly subscription license. I don't see a problem with the pricing. Resellers add their markup and then give it to us, but I don't see that as a major challenge. It is fine."
"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."
"Fortinet FortiClient comes free with the purchase of the FortiGate solution. There is a license required for this solution. You later can upgrade from the free version which will allow more endpoints. The cost of the license subscription is based on how many endpoints you require."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"It is not that expensive. It was within the range. A dollar per user per month is nothing."
"The price is okay and competitive."
"The price of the solution depends on the type of firewall you have from FortiGate. I am satisfied with the price of the solution."
"FortiClient is costly."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
41%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
4%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite?
The security engine is effective at catching potential threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite?
Pricing-wise, they're in the middle of the scale, so I would give them a seven and a half. The solution has a reasonable price point.
What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite?
There is room for improvement in terms of customer support and service. Just getting a hold of support and the time it takes for assistance is sometimes challenging. Other than that, the complexity...
How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and security. It has a very fast connection rate and has a built-in VPN. With this solution...
What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protection because it continually scans servers for emerging vulnerabilities, which gives...
 

Also Known As

DDP, ESS
FortiClient
 

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