FortiClient vs. FortiOS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FortiClient
Score 7.6 out of 10
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Fortinet offers FortiClient, their endpoint security system emphasizing automated advanced threat protection, security fabric integration, secure remote access, endpoint quarantine, and a comprehensive reporting dashboard.N/A
FortiOS
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Fortinet’s operating system, FortiOS, is the foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric, an OS designed to consolidate many technologies and use cases into a simplified, single policy and management framework.N/A
Pricing
FortiClientFortiOS
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FortiClientFortiOS
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsSpecific pricing details for FortiClient services vary depending on the number of endpoints, the duration of the subscription, and the specific features included.
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Community Pulse
FortiClientFortiOS
Features
FortiClientFortiOS
Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
FortiClient
7.7
Ratings
11% below category average
FortiOS
-
Ratings
Anti-Exploit Technology7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized Management8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Hybrid Deployment Support6.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Infection Remediation8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Vulnerability Management7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Malware Detection8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
FortiClientFortiOS
Likelihood to Recommend
6.5
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10.0
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Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
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Usability
8.0
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-
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Support Rating
9.1
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-
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User Testimonials
FortiClientFortiOS
Likelihood to Recommend
Forticlient works well for us as a component of Fortinet's overall security fabric. We use Forticlient alongside Fortigate and FortiAnalyser to create our endpoint security posture. We found deploying Forticlient simplistic, and our end users respond well to any application notifications and make use of the VPN client with little training.
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FortiOS is a great platform for deploying multiple FortiNet products and solutions in your environment that are operated under a single management console such as FortiManager. Automation and Orchestration become a reality with its simple API and FortiOS's ability to work with 3rd party API capabilities. FortiOS makes it simple to operate Fortinet's next-generation firewall features such as intrusion detection, SD-WAN, and Identity then consolidates them under a common management interface.
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Pros
  • [FortiClient] splits the traffic very well. For example, when users connect a VPN to the office they are connecting to the internal system which uses VPN traffic. If users access the public internet they use the internet traffic, but [Fortinet] does not route this traffic back to the office.
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  • Automation
  • Orchestration
  • Common security fabric
  • Easy to use API
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Cons
  • font way too small on login, unable to select an option, for example, to see each letter of password as typed promotes errors at login
  • login errors and failure rate extremely high as [reported] by all our physicians and other providers: not infrequently one will have to return to office after hours in order to complete charts or access charts to answer patient after hours questions
  • frequent disconnects in spite of excellent internet signal
  • unacceptable interruptions in patient care
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  • Upgrades are difficult to stage
  • Upgrade path is complex
  • Too many releases
  • Latest release is usually not stable across all platforms
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Likelihood to Renew
Because the software is very simple and easy to use, very efficient, and has a stable connection that allows the user to perform tasks without problems. Also, this software does not need to be configured by IT technicians, since it comes with a very developed and understandable set up guide.
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Usability
The FortiClient is a piece of software that works super well once it is on a stable version and does not receive multiple updates. However, it will pickup mysterious bugs in newer versions that are tough to diagnose without simply rolling back. The update process is easy, but it requires EMS exposed to the internet to use the built-in functionality.
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Support Rating
FortiClient is a security suite with which we can keep our equipment well-protected. And it is that in a system like Windows, which is always the target of all kinds of attacks, it is not enough to have a simple antivirus.
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Alternatives Considered
The service and memory consumption were too much when I was using those apps, And because of high memory consumption, my system was heating, Slow in operations, and the battery was also draining. For the above reasons, I moved to Forticlient.
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FortiOS was easy to learn and came with our Firewall purchase, therefore it was the logical choice. It became evident early on that the FortiOS and security fabric would make our migration quicker and easier from our current legacy platforms. Utilizing tools such as FortiConverter allowed for virtually error-free migrations.
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Return on Investment
  • I have more flexibility in working remotely, knowing that I have a reliable and secure way of accessing files on my work network. This increased flexibility has led to better productivity, more freedom to work when and how I want, and confidence in knowing I can access what I need to when I need to.
  • Working with employees on the other side of the world, I have confidence in sharing my files with them by simply working on my local network. This increases collaboration, speed, and efficiency.
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  • Fast learning curve made adoption quick
  • User interface was easy to learn
  • Migration from legacy platforms was smooth, with little downtime or mistakes
  • Features and capabilities were easily mastered because of its intuitive UI
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