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AstrillVPN vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

AstrillVPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
42nd
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) (10th), Endpoint Compliance (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AstrillVPN is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 5.1%, down from 13.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiClient5.1%
AstrillVPN0.5%
Other94.4%
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."
"It's simple, downloadable, and there's usually no problem."
"We primarily use Fortinet FortiClient for their VPN, which provides us with a secure connection and allows people to work from home."
"It’s really easy to use."
"It is very easy and useful. A normal user with basic information can easily connect to any environment."
"What I find valuable in FortiClient is its patch management capabilities, allowing remote updates efficiently."
"The Fortinet FortiClient is simple to use."
"The valuable features for us are the integration of the vulnerability scan, mobile detection, and VPN client."
"The stability is pretty good."
 

Cons

"I would rate the scalability a three out of ten."
"It has a horrible performance. It is one of the most unstable VPNs I have ever used."
"They have an EDR feature for end protection detection and response, and this is actually with an add-on subscription, which is charged separately. What I would like to see is this included with the base cost."
"The user interface is a bit sluggish and needs improvement."
"The solution requires skillful users."
"Sometimes there are issues when we are trying to connect. The error doesn't give us the proper feedback."
"We've got one client where it was blocking the smartphones, and there's a way to set it up on Fortigate that's supposed to do that. However, it didn't work with them since they had a 2FA multi-factor."
"It takes too long to install."
"One area for improvement in FortiClient is the speed of connectivity."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
"It is a yearly subscription license. I don't see a problem with the pricing. Resellers add their markup and then give it to us, but I don't see that as a major challenge. It is fine."
"FortiClient is costly."
"The pricing is a six out of ten."
"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."
"Licensing was free up to ten users and after that, it was pretty reasonable."
"The price is okay and competitive."
"The pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

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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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