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Fortinet FortiClient vs Stormshield Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (2nd)
Stormshield Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
66th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 2.1%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stormshield Endpoint Security is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

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…
it_user745593 - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects the global station and has good stability
The feature I find most valuable is that it protects the global station The solution's integration with the Windows environment could be better. The solution needs better integration with products, if it did, it would have the assumption of better security. I've been using the solution since…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's simple, downloadable, and there's usually no problem."
"This is a solid and stable solution."
"We find the VPN features valuable."
"The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its user-friendly interface that allows easy navigation and access to all endpoint devices."
"Fortinet FortiClient can be used with FortiManager to observe all actions that are happening."
"Fortinet FortiClient is easy to use, and the single-access managed login is pretty good."
"It is a fantastic product. Its overall security is valuable. We are very impressed with the web filtering and the application firewall it provides."
"The solution is very scalable. It just depends on the number of licenses an organization has. The enterprise management console is related to the number of clients, and the client interface itself is free to download."
"The feature I find most valuable is that it protects the global station."
 

Cons

"The documentation could be improved."
"It has a horrible performance. It is one of the most unstable VPNs I have ever used."
"Fortinet frequently releases updates without thorough testing."
"I have yet to find the benefits of the latest upgraded version."
"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."
"The support can be improved. They have room to improve by deploying more support resources."
"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."
"I don't think FortiClient is bad, but it's very buggy. We ran into some issues with the EMS, which amounted to more than 10 cases last year."
"The solution's integration with the Windows environment could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"I don't know it by heart, but it is comparable to other solutions. It is based on the number of clients. It is probably 50 Euros per year per client. It greatly depends on the number of clients you're handling because the more clients you are ordering it for, the cheaper it will be."
"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."
"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
"We are using the free version of this product."
"The cost per port is very less as compared to the other technologies."
"The solution's scalability is inexpensive."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
43%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
4%
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Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

FortiClient
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