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

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (2nd)
Stormshield Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
65th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 2.2%, 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

"The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its user-friendly interface that allows easy navigation and access to all endpoint devices."
"The solution is easy to configure and manage."
"The solution is stable, we have not had any issues in the time we have been using it."
"The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its high security level."
"The integration capabilities are good."
"Fortinet FortiClient is easy to use, and the single-access managed login is pretty good."
"It is very simple to use. I've used some of the others in the past, such as Cisco AnyConnect, which was a nightmare. I've used a couple of others, but FortiClient is very simple to use."
"The initial setup is very good."
"The feature I find most valuable is that it protects the global station."
 

Cons

"Sometimes users stay on the old version of FortiClient. When new releases are not compatible, I need to reinstall newer versions, which can be problematic."
"The user interface on the central server could be improved."
"Working with Distribution sometimes comes at a cost due to a lack of knowledge of the current status of your licensing and products."
"It would be extremely useful to have an automatic updating feature."
"The price could also use improvement."
"It has a horrible performance. It is one of the most unstable VPNs I have ever used."
"Fortinet needs to cover more areas where threats can come from."
"Fortinet FortiClient could improve the connection because sometimes it drops."
"The solution's integration with the Windows environment could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't have the licensing schema for the VPN solution because we just purchased the VPN gateway."
"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."
"The cost per port is very less as compared to the other technologies."
"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
"An annual license costs about 1.5 to 3,000 US dollars. There are no additional costs."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"It is not that expensive. It was within the range. A dollar per user per month is nothing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
43%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
5%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
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Also Known As

FortiClient
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Sample Customers

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