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Fortinet FortiClient vs Intercept X Endpoint 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)
Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (6th), ZTNA (9th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
 

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 Intercept X Endpoint is 2.3%, down from 5.9% 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…
Khandokar Rabbi - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 26, 2024
Used for endpoint security, ransomware protection, virus protection, and server security
Intercept X Endpoint is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Previously, we had two ransomware attacks when we were using Kaspersky as an endpoint security. We didn't face any ransomware attacks after using Intercept X Endpoint for endpoint security. Intercept X Endpoint has simplified our malware detection. Since we have already implemented the policies in the cloud, all the malware is automatically detected. The solution also detects and removes new malware that can also come from the cloud AI engine. Integrating Intercept X Endpoint with our current security infrastructure was very easy. In my opinion, Sophos is a better solution because we are using Sophos endpoint security and network security. These two things sync with each other and monitor the packets and network traffic. No other vendor has simultaneous devices to check everything. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The setup for FortiClient is really straightforward."
"The ability to reroute traffic from the user, connecting you to the internet rather than passing through our network area, is very useful."
"The solution is easy to configure and manage."
"The Fortinet FortiClient is simple to use."
"For our clients with remote sites and deployed firewalls, the filtering and authentication features are very helpful."
"It is a scalable product."
"Installation was easy."
"We like its centralized administration, integration with Active Directory, deployment, and stability of the connection."
"The updates and a lot of the day-to-day fiddling that you would have to do with it, can all be done from the cloud so it's easy to manage, and very easy to administer."
"We most value the price and interface quality with Sophos Intercept X. We focus on solution quality."
"Very stable solution."
"The product is user-friendly."
"The most valuable features of Intercept X are server lockdown, auto-remediation, and encryption monitoring."
"It's quite simple to use and user friendly."
"The solution is overall quite good, the services are performing well. It is very good for those who are using standard PC configurations. It does not block their system up by taking up a lot of resources."
"Sophos Intercept X is a complete endpoint solution."
 

Cons

"Fortinet FortiClient should improve its visibility of the consumption of traffic and end-user action, which is very low."
"It takes too long to install."
"Fortinet FortiClient could improve the compatibility with mobile applications that are allowed and sometimes they do not respond. However, Microsoft Windows applications are very good."
"Compatibility issues between different versions."
"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."
"The filtering process could be improved."
"The software inventory part is not yet up-to-date. It doesn't have a great interface, which is a disadvantage. I wish we could leverage it, but we don't use it at all because it's not that reliable."
"While we like patch management, it would be nice if it could handle patch management for other solutions, like Microsoft."
"The Data Loss Prevention module can be better. It should also have threat hunting capabilities."
"Sophos has a lot of different features. Some of them are tied to different clients, which may mean that different prices or licenses have to be added on. It can be a little bit confusing if you're not familiar with the logic of how they work. They can make it a little bit clearer."
"Sophos Intercept X doesn't have its own firewall that utilizes the Windows Firewall or intrusion prevention."
"It's a bit heavy on the computers. So once you install it, the computer slows down. It is a resource-intensive solution."
"The integration has room for improvement, especially with Mac OS."
"Stability-wise, we had issues with some clients which had to be dealt with manually. The issue was with that installation part."
"The majority of our systems are MacBooks and their solution release cycle is slow to endorsing or support the MacBook's latest OS or hardware platform. For example, when Sophos macOS Big Sur version 11 was released, it took them a while to support this version of OS. A similar situation occurred when the MacBook M1 hardware CPU was released. They have not fully supported the native M1 CPU to this day. They need to speed up the solutions release cycle."
"The ADR functionalities feel like they aren't mature enough. It hasn't been a long time since Sophos has offered reproduction. Due to the fact that it's so young, it has fewer functionalities than other and more mature ADR solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution depends on the type of firewall you have from FortiGate. I am satisfied with the price of the 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."
"The cost per port is very less as compared to the other technologies."
"The solution's scalability is inexpensive."
"The pricing is a six out of ten."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
"The price is okay and competitive."
"Its price depends on the scenario. It is very expensive, but it is not more expensive than other vendors. The price of Check Point and other vendors is much higher than Sophos."
"Licensing costs are not expensive."
"Price-wise, it is good. Currently, we have a three-year plan."
"The solution offers both a three-year license and an annual license. I would rate the product's pricing a one out of ten."
"You are able to purchase more licenses for the number of devices or servers that you require. There are many other features available but our license does not include them, such as XDR, which is endpoint detection and response. We have not explored the new features as of yet but plan to in the coming future."
"You can pay monthly, but most of our customers choose annual subscriptions because they are less expensive."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The pricing is quite expensive compared to the rest. I would rate the pricing a four out of ten; one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
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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
20%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
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?
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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...
How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
The pricing is a little bit higher than that of other solutions.
 

Also Known As

FortiClient
Sophos Intercept X
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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