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AstrillVPN vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

AstrillVPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
43rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (11th), Endpoint Compliance (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AstrillVPN is 0.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 5.5%, down from 13.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiClient5.5%
AstrillVPN0.5%
Other94.0%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

ZT
Software Architect at tcl
Bypasses internet restrictions and makes it easy to access content that may be restricted
I use it on my laptop, mobile phone, and pad. I use it for accessing websites such as YouTube and other websites that may be forbidden, especially in China where it is convenient to use the VPN I find it very convenient to connect. And it is a stable product. I would recommend improving the…
KL
Senior Technical Manager at Flexaccel
Remote access has become seamless and secure while deployment remains simple for our users
Performance could be improved today. People are now moving toward SASE, which stands for Secure Access, Secure Edge Solution. Fortinet also has that offering, which would be easier since it operates through the cloud, acting as a first line of defense. When the user connects to the internet, they connect to the cloud first for posture assessment and monitoring before connecting to the outside world. The impact is significant because nowadays people are adopting SASE. During COVID time, many users were trying to connect back to their office, causing the performance or CPU utilization of the firewall to increase tremendously, which slowed down performance. I have not worked with endpoint telemetry in Fortinet FortiClient that could have been helpful for threat mitigation.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find it very convenient to connect."
"From an application perspective, this solution is stable."
"The stability is pretty good."
"This solution makes it easier to work from home."
"What I like most about FortiClient is that it's easy to use. The way it displays information is very straightforward."
"Fortinet FortiClient offers easy deployment and ease of use, unlike other solutions where significant installations on the user computer are sometimes required."
"It is completely user-friendly and less time-consuming, and users can improve their production time greatly."
"It is very powerful."
"It is a feature-rich product that is easy to use and install without sacrificing security."
 

Cons

"I would rate the scalability a three out of ten."
"The current version of this solution does not show the malicious websites that have been visited. They should add this to an upcoming release."
"I would like to see endpoint detection and response included."
"The price could also use improvement."
"The user interface on the central server could be improved."
"The user interface is a bit sluggish and needs improvement."
"If I compare FortiClient VPN and OpenVPN, FortiClient VPN takes too much time while installing on someone's computer or laptop."
"Improvements are needed in the compatibility between different versions, as sometimes the latest version does not work, requiring a downgrade."
"There are compatibility issues, and sometimes, especially with macOS, it's difficult to set up properly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."
"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
"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."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"It is not that expensive. It was within the range. A dollar per user per month is nothing."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"An annual license costs about 1.5 to 3,000 US dollars. There are no additional costs."
"The pricing is a six out of ten."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise25
 

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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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiClient?
The solution is not cloud-based; it comes from the firewall itself.
 

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Sample Customers

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