Fortinet FortiClient is easy to use, and the single-access managed login is pretty good. The solution incorporates the Microsoft portion of things, which is very nice. In terms of VPN, Fortinet FortiClient is a very good solution.
Tech Lead at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
A highly stable and easy-to-use solution that is suitable for small, medium, and enterprise businesses
Pros and Cons
- "Fortinet FortiClient is easy to use, and the single-access managed login is pretty good."
- "The solution's access control could be improved."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The solution's access control could be improved. It's a little difficult to work on access control because a lot of things are grouped under certain access groups in terms of things that go under gambling when sometimes they're not even gambling.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Fortinet FortiClient for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiClient is a very stable solution.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We recommend Fortinet FortiClient for small, medium, and enterprise businesses.
I rate Fortinet FortiClient an eight out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team's response time is good.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is pretty straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Fortinet FortiClient an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Senior Engeneer
High performance, reliable, and simple deployment
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiClient is its performance."
- "I would recommend this solution to others because it is very good."
- "Fortinet FortiClient could improve the compatibility with mobile applications that are allowed and sometimes they do not respond. However, Microsoft Windows applications are very good."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using Fortinet FortiClient to connect to servers on my company while working remotely from home. Additionally, I use it to connect to cloud applications and cloud servers. It's my company's gateway.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiClient is its performance.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiClient could improve the compatibility with mobile applications that are allowed and sometimes they do not respond. However, Microsoft Windows applications are very good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiClient for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiClient is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 4,000 technology employees using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
Our internal network team does the support for Fortinet FortiClient. I have not contacted Fortinet FortiClient support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used another solution other than Fortinet FortiClient.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Fortinet FortiClient is very easy.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others because it is very good.
I rate Fortinet FortiClient an eight out of ten.
I would rate the solution higher if the solution has better compatibility with the mobile application.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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