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Fortinet FortiClient vs Stormshield Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

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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)
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (2nd)
Stormshield Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
66th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 2.0%, 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.
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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

"What I find valuable in FortiClient is its patch management capabilities, allowing remote updates efficiently."
"We mainly use this solution because we have many Fortinet solutions like antivirus and SSL assessment."
"It seems to be more scalable than we thought."
"The VPN connection is the feature that I like the most."
"This is a solid and stable solution."
"The solution offers great stability."
"The performance of FortiClient is impressive."
"A valuable feature of FortiClient is that we can connect from anywhere if we have Fortinet access."
"The feature I find most valuable is that it protects the global station."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement in FortiClient is the speed of connectivity."
"With the lower-end licenses, it tends to kick you out after eight hours. There is a function where it automatically kicks you out after eight hours. They could improve that and not kick you out after eight hours. Other than that, it is already pretty good."
"I would like Fortinet to improve FortiClient's compatibility with macOS."
"The endpoint side of FortiClient needs improvement, specifically the agent-based endpoint, which requires enhancements in detection and additional features to reduce bugs."
"The solution could improve by providing analytics or detailed reports."
"The tool is expensive."
"The setup process could be more simplified."
"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 solution's integration with the Windows environment could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"It is not that expensive. It was within the range. A dollar per user per month is nothing."
"Pricing is an area that I would like to see improved, as it could be lower."
"The pricing is good because you get and end-to-end security solution in one package price."
"Licensing was free up to ten users and after that, it was pretty reasonable."
"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."
"I don't have the licensing schema for the VPN solution because we just purchased the VPN gateway."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
43%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
4%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

FortiClient
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Sample Customers

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