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Fortinet FortiClient vs Panda Adaptive Defense 360 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (2nd)
Panda Adaptive Defense 360
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
32nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (24th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 2.4%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Panda Adaptive Defense 360 is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Ayman Said - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 15, 2024
Enhance secure remote access with feature-rich VPN and content filtering
We mainly use FortiClient as a VPN client. Additionally, we use it for anti-malware, anti-spam, and as a content filter. When a user is outside the company, we can use FortiClient as a content filter to control the sites the user can access FortiClient has improved our security posture by…
Juan Ramón López Ruiz - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 24, 2024
Recognizes and mitigates a wide array of spam and phishing attempts
This is one of the best solutions for servers for advanced users. Advanced users, such as those working with banks and who have to make payments, are exposed to more attacks. The people whose job is to write, create invoices, register products, or do quotes. They don't need the EPR. They can use a…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We find the VPN features valuable."
"We like its centralized administration, integration with Active Directory, deployment, and stability of the connection."
"It is very easy and useful. A normal user with basic information can easily connect to any environment."
"The VPN connection is the feature that I like the most."
"It's got a very friendly user interface."
"It’s easy to use."
"The integration of the vulnerability scan, mobile detection, and VPN client."
"It is very powerful."
"The feature I find most valuable is the advance search engine."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that I like the tool's UI, ease of management, ease of making reports, and the ability to export information easily."
"It is stable, and the performance is good."
"The dashboard management feature is valuable."
"The protection from malware is the most important feature. It has some endpoint information about the vehicle of the virus, malware, etc. It is also stable and easy to install, and they also provide good technical support."
"Adaptive Defense is pretty easy to use, and Panda support is excellent."
"We have control over our devices, specifically USB ports, allowing us to block or control the traffic."
"It allows us to stop activation windows."
 

Cons

"They have an EDR feature for end protection detection and response, and this is actually with an add-on subscription, which is charged separately. What I would like to see is this included with the base cost."
"In the next release, I would like to see an additional layer of security added."
"The solution has some issues with stability on the user side."
"The user interface on the central server could be improved."
"We've had some problems with having to remove the current version and either reinstalling an old version or updating to the new one."
"As far as I can tell, the solution only has one single function, so they could expand its functionality."
"The quality and response time of the support team must be improved."
"In terms of improvements, their SSL VPN tunnel can be a lot better. I've seen other products that have got much better VPN features than Fortinet. Some of my colleagues get this error called "License not available." When they get this error, they have to uninstall and reinstall it. This kind of problem is there, and sometimes, we have to open a case with Fortinet to resolve it. Their support is quick, so we are able to resolve and move forward. In terms of new features, when it is connecting, it should check the endpoint and say whether the end client is actually safe enough or whether there is a vulnerability. It should give a pop-up on the client itself. Because I'm on the admin side, I can also see this information in the log. However, if a non-IT user, such as a user from finance, is working on this and there is some problem, he or she would not know about this and would call IT admin to say that this is not working. If the users get a message explaining why and what is happening, it is easy for them to understand."
"The gap between the two final conclusions is a problem, whether or not a file is known to be malware or is known to be safe."
"The solution should have additional endpoint protection."
"Panda Security Adaptive Defense’s stability could be improved."
"For some urgent updates, I don't like the need for the tool to be frequently restarted."
"I would like to see better data protection."
"Improvements could be made in terms of how the reporting is structured."
"It would be nice if Panda Security Adaptive Defense could come out with remote desktop usage."
"t would help if it would monitor the network better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
"The pricing is a six out of ten."
"Licensing was free up to ten users and after that, it was pretty reasonable."
"It is not that expensive. It was within the range. A dollar per user per month is nothing."
"Generally, Fortinet is not cheap. The features that are available for free are only for FortiClient VPN clients, not other solutions. It includes web security, antivirus, and one more feature."
"The product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"Fortinet requires you to buy a lot of product in order for you to have proper protection."
"The price is okay and competitive."
"There is a license needed to use this solution and it is approximately $30 annually."
"The price of this solution depends on the number of licenses that you are purchasing."
"Panda is cloud-only and comes at a reasonable cost. It is a set price per seat."
"The solution is priced well for what features it provides."
"I don't think Panda's license is too expensive, but they're charging more than it's worth. It's a yearly license. For 1,000 endpoints, it's around $18,000."
"Customers need to pay monthly licensing costs for Panda Security Adaptive Defense, which is not expensive."
"The licensing costs are not too high. We pay about 20 Euros a year. It's a reasonable amount to pay."
"The licensing is subscription-based and priced well compared to other endpoint security solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
41%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Government
6%
Hospitality Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Panda Security Adaptive Defense?
The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that I like the tool's UI, ease of management, ease of making reports, and the ability to export information easily.
What needs improvement with Panda Security Adaptive Defense?
The software can improve the number of messages we are receiving in case of an attack.
 

Also Known As

FortiClient
Panda Security Adaptive Defense 360, Panda Security Endpoint Protection, Panda Security for Desktops
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Indra, Valea AB, Fineit, Aemcom, Data Solutions INC., Gloucestershire NHS, Golden Star Resources Ltd, Hispania Racing Team, Instituto Dos Museus e da ConserÊo, Escuelas Pias Provincia Emaus, Axiom Housing Association, Municipality of Bjuv, Lesedi Nuclear, Mullsj_ municipality, Eng. skolan Norr AB, Dalakraft AB, Peter Green Haulage Ltd
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