FortiClient 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

FortiClient

4.4

(292)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About FortiClient

FortiClient is a cloud-based endpoint protection Fabric Agent designed to help businesses of all sizes provide security and protection for endpoints when remote or local. Key features include software inventory management, remote deployment, central quarantine management, dynamic access control, remote triggers, Active Directory (AD) integration, and automatic email alerts.

Security teams using FortiClient can deliver content filtering, web security, and remote web filtering by providing granular application traffic control and botnet protection. The platform provides ransomware protection by allowing managers to roll back changes made by malicious programs. Additionally, FortiClient Managed services enable IT teams to streamline deployment, configuration, and monitoring of agents.

Other features of FortiClient include vulnerability dashboard, automated response, real-time endpoint status, telemetry, application-based split tunnel, central logging, and more. Support is extended via live chat, phone, email, and online inquiry form.

FortiClient Screenshots

FortiClient Pricing and Plans

Starting price: Pricing available upon request

Free Trial

Free Version

FortiClient Features

Popular features found in VPN
Encryption
IP Masking
No-log VPN
Secure Browsing
More features of FortiClient
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Escalation
API
Application Security
Authentication
Compliance Management
Device Management
Firewalls
Mobile Access
Monitoring
Real-Time Monitoring
Real-Time Reporting
Remote Access/Control
Reporting/Analytics
SSL Security
Summary Reports
Two-Factor Authentication
Vulnerability Scanning
Web Threat Management

FortiClient Integrations

Symantec Endpoint Security

FortiClient User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

57%

33%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.4

Value for money

4.3

Customer support

4.2

Functionality

4.4

Armando P.

Verified reviewer

Health, Wellness and Fitness

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2020

Excellent Remote Access Solution

I use Forticlient to connect to the office remotely and to protect my computer from viruses and threats. I access servers and databases daily without difficulty and I am satisfied with the experience obtained at the time.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It is an easy-to-configure tool that allows effective and efficient connectivity to our local networks from anywhere outside our offices.

Cons:

At the moment I have no complaints about the tool, I use it daily without difficulty or risk and safely.

Reasons for choosing FortiClient

We have several products in the Fortinet family and that is why we decided to use Forticlient.

Chris F.

Verified reviewer

Financial Services

501-1000 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed September 2024

Positive Experience With Forti Client

I am new to this program, and have been using it for only 2 months. I have a positive experience with the program. Much better than the previous program I was using.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This program gives me access to the programs I need to use for my job.

Cons:

There is nothing that I dislike about the program.

Reasons for switching to FortiClient

I believe the company finds it to be more efficient and secure

Serge S.

Verified reviewer

Printing

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2018

Great VPN client with lots of security features

Previously 4

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Previously 4

Value for money

Previously 4

Customer support

Previously 3

Functionality

Previously 4

Pros:

For most Fortigate customers, Forticlient is granted. It is a great VPN client, very stable and with great features (ie. automatic reconnect, AD integration at Fortigate level, …). It also is integrated with the security features (antivirus, firewall, …). I am not sure Forticlient is to be used by non Fortinet customers; but it should bring every IT Manager to look into Fortinet as their firewall solution!

Cons:

Finding updates on their website not always intuitive! Lacks a bit of central management (or I did not find out how to do it).

Joshua P.

Verified reviewer

Computer & Network Security

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed May 2024

Forticlient VPN

good and reliable, easy to use and deploy to staff. easyf or them to understand

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

easy of use multiple domains on one vpn 2fa security easy deployment

Cons:

so far no issues or concerns while using this product

Reasons for switching to FortiClient

ease of use, security and 2fa features ease of deployment

Haythum D.

Verified reviewer

Computer Networking

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2023

FortiClient review

Due to my experience in the field of networks, it is considered the best option for protection and security

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

FortiClient offers a variety of security featuresFortiClient has a user-friendly interfaceintegrated with other Fortinet products

Cons:

limited customization and advanced options

Reasons for choosing FortiClient

High level of security and frequent updates , also compatibility with my FortiGate devices

Reasons for switching to FortiClient

FortiClient more advanced and compatibility with firewall appliances

Verified

Reviewer

Food Production

201-500 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed March 2020

The Perfect Lightweight Endpoint Solution

Overall, I am very happy with my usage of Forticlient. It does exactly what I need our endpoint solution to do, without weighing my users' computers down. As an added bonus, the included VPN works perfectly with my Fortigate firewalls.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like that it keeps nefarious actors and services off of my computers, and administers system updates to them as well. This works consistently, and rarely needs any intervention.

Cons:

Adding new computers is a little cumbersome, as they must first be added to the correct domain OU, then the domain must be refreshed in the Forticlient admin centre.

Reasons for switching to FortiClient

My licenses had expired, and some industry warnings had been issued about using Kaspersky.

Mansi G.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2022

Forticlient Review when Used for a VPN connections

Overall Experience is good. Previously we use to connect with globalProtect but compared to it Forticlient is user friendly.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Functionality

Pros:

The software is easy to install and upgrade Login to VPN requires authentication which is very nicely set up in this software. Generally, we use OTP/Call authentication on Cell and we get passkeys within seconds and no need to wait.

Cons:

The authentication/Login process is easy and speedy but as soon as your system is locked or stayed idle for a longer time, it will auto disconnect and you would need to log in again with the credentials and authentication. So in a day, we need to go through this login process multiple times and which is very tiring.

Reasons for switching to FortiClient

We have both the options available in the organization but most of the people started using Forticlient as soon as it got available instead of continuing using GlobalProtect.

Verified

Reviewer

Information Technology and Services

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2021

FortiClient

Another simple and easy to use solution from Fortinet. It does not consume much cpu and memory while actively running or in the background. FortiClient integrates well with your existing Fortinet environment.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The ease of integration with Fortinet security fabric!

Cons:

All the features are there and there nothing lacking for now.

Reasons for choosing FortiClient

First the price. But the environment was already geared towards Fortinet (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient VPN)

Matthew M.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed December 2021

FortiClient - VPN for the win

It's been a seamless tool, a very helpful one in connecting to the office while away on a business trip or logging in from home. It has very little upkeep need and also brings a level of security when connecting back to the office. Overall it's been a very good experience!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Functionality

Pros:

FortiClient VPN has made connecting back to the office a very simplistic task - the ease of use is a huge win and knowing an extra level of security is there is also brings piece of mind. The connection is fast and after the connection it runs in the background quietly and effectively.

Cons:

The initial setup is a bit cumbersome but yet to be expected with setting up you internal network and to ensure the connection is correct. The actual use again is easy, there is not much that needs to be done by the end user.

Reasons for choosing FortiClient

My understanding was this was deemed a better, secure option for us over other offerings.

Reasons for switching to FortiClient

Internal IT decision was made to make the change.

Kiran R.

Verified reviewer

Computer & Network Security

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

Reliable Endpoint Security

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

VPN is reliable and stable even with heavy workload. It doesnt slow down devices and gives us optimal protection. We like centralised management via fortiEMS and patch management is seamless. ZTNA works perfect.

Cons:

Integration with non fortinet tools is bit complex and needs time to set it up. Nothing other than that for me.

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