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Fortinet FortiClient vs Webroot Business Endpoint Protection comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
96
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (2nd)
Webroot Business Endpoint P...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
41st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 2.3%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is 0.8%, down from 0.9% 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…
Urs Schuerch - PeerSpot reviewer
A tool that offers good UI and documentation
Webroot Business Endpoint Protection had sent me a physical installation medium, which was very easy to obtain and deploy. It was also easy to configure, and it had a nice UI. I didn't have any problems with the product. I think that Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is very transparent about the pricing models offered to users. The tool also maintains transparency about the features and specifications. Previously, when I compared the two products with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I saw that with Trend Micro, it is very difficult to transparently find out what it offers and how much it charges for it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We mainly use this solution because we have many Fortinet solutions like antivirus and SSL assessment."
"FortiClient is very easy, useful, and practical."
"The integration capabilities are good."
"The integration with Active Directory is a valuable feature, allowing SSO for users."
"The centralized management dashboard is also a good feature."
"Compared to other similar solutions, it is faster in connecting."
"We find the VPN features valuable."
"You can scale the product."
"Auto-Remediation"
"I rate the initial setup phase a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy."
"There aren't any features that really stand out — I just want it to keep malware out of my system. To date, I haven't had any malware in my system."
"The feature we found most valuable is the AI functionality for maintaining endpoint security. This is very powerful."
"We've not had any issues with scalability. If an organization needs to expand, they can do so quite easily."
"Speed"
"Webroot's tech support is pretty good; they've given me some pointers."
"The solution is very simple and straightforward to use."
 

Cons

"As far as I can tell, the solution only has one single function, so they could expand its functionality."
"I would like for the next release to be more user-friendly for users to do not have as much of a technical background."
"Cloud services are very expensive for us."
"The endpoint side of FortiClient needs improvement, specifically the agent-based endpoint, which requires enhancements in detection and additional features to reduce bugs."
"The filtering process could be improved."
"The solution has some issues with stability on the user side."
"Compatibility issues between different versions."
"Improvements are needed in the compatibility between different versions, as sometimes the latest version does not work, requiring a downgrade."
"It would be nice if it had a feature for automatically generating reports on the client end for device status, security status and backup information."
"Webroot is very reactionary. It waits until the threat is active within memory to try and detect it. They need better pre-execution detection and prevention."
"It would be great if there was a feature which would allow you to scan an individual file on an endpoint user's computer."
"I believe that Webroot Business Endpoint Protection should offer a more modern UI."
"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to improve its ability to detect threats."
"I'm not happy with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, for only one reason. It seems that it slows down my interface when I'm doing programming in Microsoft Access, tremendously."
"One of the biggest pain points is that it's not really ransomware-oriented. They will be able to catch some, but that's where Sentinel One is a better player compared to Webroot."
"I did notice that my OS slowed down, but I don't know if that's due to Webroot."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."
"The pricing is a six out of ten."
"The product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"As a technical team member, I am not responsible to look into the pricing matters. These aspects are typically handled by the management team, who have the authority to obtain the necessary licenses based on certain established principles."
"I don't have the licensing schema for the VPN solution because we just purchased the VPN gateway."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The solution is more cost efficient than Cisco, as FortiGate tends not to charge for the client license, which allows one to make free use of whatever is supported on the device."
"An annual license costs about 1.5 to 3,000 US dollars. There are no additional costs."
"Work on a price tier plan."
"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is not too expensive. My licenses cost me between $300 and $400. It is really good price wise."
"The solution is pretty cheap, actually. At our level, which is at 2,500 endpoints, we're paying 87 cents an agent per month."
"The solution is very cost-effective."
"I can't recall the exact pricing, but I believe there is a monthly fee of $20-30 per user."
"The solution doesn't cost too much. It's about 30 Euros a year for each endpoint. It's pretty affordable for us and for many other companies."
"Our strategy was to overestimate the complexity and cost. It turned out that Webroot's assurance was justified."
"With Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I can select a yearly billing cycle."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
42%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
5%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Computer Software Company
18%
Real Estate/Law Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

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 Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?
I haven't observed any of the instabilities in the solution. It is a stable solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?
Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is probably on the cheaper side, so I would rate their pricing a one or a two out of ten.
What needs improvement with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?
Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to improve its ability to detect threats. It does not do what it's advertised to do. Real-time threat detection also doesn't work as it should.
 

Also Known As

FortiClient
Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection
 

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Sample Customers

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