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CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.9
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security, reduces breach vulnerabilities, and saves resources, yielding around $10,000 in value.
Sentiment score
6.9
Fortinet FortiClient boosted productivity and security, reduced VPN costs by 8%, but faced challenges in functionality activation.
Deploying CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has secured the infrastructure, which saves money, time, and resources.
The VPN performance has a substantial impact on our remote workforce.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.6
CyberArk support is effective but inconsistent; response times vary and complex processes can frustrate users despite helpful resources.
Sentiment score
6.5
Fortinet FortiClient's customer service varies, with response times and resolution quality improving notably for higher-tier service subscribers.
They respond immediately to our inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and provide valuable guidance, especially in critical situations.
We engage them when needed and receive prompt responses that typically resolve our issues.
Earlier, we received support for normal tickets within a day, but now it takes one or two days to resolve issues.
They initiate the troubleshooting process quickly and resolve issues in a timely manner.
They provide very good support, and an issue I had was resolved quickly over the phone.
Technical support can be logged on Fortinet's support portal.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager scales efficiently for device management but requires careful planning for large configurations, users report.
Sentiment score
7.3
Fortinet FortiClient is praised for scalability, easily accommodating user expansion and seamless integration, despite some suggested improvements.
We can set permissions per team or department, allowing some teams to elevate specific applications while others have different permissions.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is quite scalable.
The available reports and other security tools assist in scaling it according to my organization's needs.
I hope Fortinet will start an insider developer program where professionals can provide feedback on new releases to ensure improvements.
We can add more licenses and Fortinet tokens, demonstrating excellent scalability.
We can recommend FortiClient for small organizations with 50 to 60 users as well as for larger enterprises due to its extensive features.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is stable with minor issues, better Windows performance, and requires frequent server restarts.
Sentiment score
7.8
Fortinet FortiClient is praised for its stability, reliability, and performance, with minor issues quickly resolved through updates.
It is a robust solution that has effectively supported our environment without major issues.
Since implementing it, we have not experienced any outages or stability issues.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager offers multiple options for creating and stopping policies.
Its stability level is excellent.
The overall stability of Fortinet FortiClient rates at nine out of ten.
 

Room For Improvement

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager needs improved interface, integration, performance, support, pricing, threat detection, compatibility, automation, and synchronization.
Fortinet FortiClient requires improvements in management, configuration, compatibility, user interface, and integration with additional security features and platforms.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could be improved by simplifying the administration process, specifically when setting up policies and applications.
Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console.
Some features provided in the self-hosted version of EPM are not supported in the software as a service version, like connection to some analysis applied by Palo Alto.
FortiClient needs improvement in restricting user information and ensuring more secure customer data to better protect source code and reduce the risk of security breaches.
There are advanced features like Zero Trust that I currently do not use but could be beneficial for security.
Fortinet frequently releases updates without thorough testing.
 

Setup Cost

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly but offers quality features, making it appealing for large enterprises in finance.
Fortinet FortiClient offers cost-effective VPN solutions with variable pricing, requiring licenses for advanced features, often rated reasonably by users.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions.
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost.
FortiClient is a value-for-money product and is not considered expensive compared to similar products on the market.
Justifying the price to clients can be difficult.
FortiClient is included in a package with the UTM features, so there is no separate cost for it.
 

Valuable Features

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security with features like DNS scanning, admin access delegation, ransomware protection, and threat detection.
Fortinet FortiClient provides strong security features, easy management, and integration, enhancing VPN services and endpoint protection.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager effectively reduces malicious content in applications by allowing us to identify and block dangerous applications.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances computer security by providing minimal access, effectively preventing ransomware attacks.
The most valuable feature is the ability to control users with admin rights.
The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its high security level.
We appreciate its VPN capabilities and the features that offer extra security functionalities like antivirus and malware scanning.
I strongly recommend this solution, especially for Fortinet customers who use FortiGate or other Fortinet products, as they can easily integrate these features and exchange information seamlessly.
 

Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...
Ranking in Endpoint Compliance
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (4th), Anti-Malware Tools (4th), Application Control (5th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Endpoint Compliance
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (13th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Compliance category, the mindshare of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 6.7%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 28.9%, down from 30.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Compliance
 

Featured Reviews

Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights
There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.
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…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
8%
Educational Organization
40%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost. It's really one of the best solutions.
How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
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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...
 

Also Known As

Viewfinity
FortiClient
 

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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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