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Fortinet FortiClient vs Stormshield Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (1st)
Stormshield Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
67th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 1.9%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stormshield Endpoint Security is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

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…
it_user745593 - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects the global station and has good stability
The feature I find most valuable is that it protects the global station The solution's integration with the Windows environment could be better. The solution needs better integration with products, if it did, it would have the assumption of better security. I've been using the solution since…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Fortinet FortiClient offers a vulnerability test feature, allowing us to monitor end-user devices. This includes ensuring necessary updates, such as Windows updates, are not overlooked."
"It has a very easy-to-use interface. It has ease of management, and all the modules are there. SKUs are also easily identifiable. Whatever is required in the firewall is already there in it. It's very advanced, and analytics reporting is very good. They also have cloud reporting. You get all the services that are available for your device in the cloud. You just have to subscribe. It's very easy. There's a lot of demand for this solution because it's an all-in-one solution. The throughput is very high."
"FortiClient benefits us by allowing control over internal and external users of the Fortinet network."
"The solution's TNA feature blocks devices from entering the network that do not meet compliance protocols."
"It seems to be more scalable than we thought."
"The Fortinet FortiClient is simple to use."
"Fortinet FortiClient is not disruptive, and its interface is great. It has an in-built VPN, which is very useful."
"We mainly use this solution because we have many Fortinet solutions like antivirus and SSL assessment."
"The feature I find most valuable is that it protects the global station."
 

Cons

"The pricing of the solution should be less expensive."
"There are compatibility issues, and sometimes, especially with macOS, it's difficult to set up properly."
"The solution's access control could be improved."
"Fortinet FortiClient could improve the connection because sometimes it drops."
"One area for improvement in FortiClient is the speed of connectivity."
"Occasionally, the solution may provide a slow connection. In addition, there may be initialization and authorization issues that one may need to take care of while using the solution."
"As far as I can tell, the solution only has one single function, so they could expand its functionality."
"For buying or deploying it with additional features, apart from VPN client, web security, or antivirus, I would like to see the USB key blocking function included in this solution for endpoint security. For endpoint security, you need antivirus and all of the features included in antivirus software these days, web security, and USB key locking feature. If it is implemented in a way that in one package, you have all the primary features needed for security these days, it would be nice. All of those features will probably be additionally charged as it is a web security feature on FortiClient."
"The solution's integration with the Windows environment could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is more cost efficient than Cisco, as FortiGate tends not to charge for the client license, which allows one to make free use of whatever is supported on the device."
"If we pay for the yearly package that includes the FortiGate firewall, then the FortiClient VPN license is included with it."
"An annual license costs about 1.5 to 3,000 US dollars. There are no additional costs."
"It is not that expensive. It was within the range. A dollar per user per month is nothing."
"We are using the free version of this product."
"FortiClient is costly."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"I don't have the licensing schema for the VPN solution because we just purchased the VPN gateway."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
39%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
4%
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Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

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