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What is FortiClient
FortiClient is an endpoint agent from Fortinet that provides endpoint security controls and secure remote access capabilities. It is used by IT and security teams to deploy VPN connectivity, enforce endpoint compliance, and integrate endpoints with Fortinet security infrastructure. The product commonly operates as part of a broader Fortinet environment, with centralized policy and telemetry managed through Fortinet consoles.
Integrated VPN and endpoint agent
FortiClient combines endpoint security functions with SSL/IPsec VPN connectivity in a single client. This reduces the need to deploy separate agents for remote access and endpoint controls in environments that standardize on Fortinet. It supports common enterprise use cases such as remote workforce access and device posture checks tied to network access.
Centralized policy and telemetry
FortiClient supports centralized management and reporting when used with Fortinet management platforms (for example, endpoint management and security analytics components). This enables consistent policy enforcement across endpoints and consolidated visibility for operations teams. It can streamline workflows compared with managing standalone endpoint tools and separate remote-access clients.
Ecosystem alignment with Fortinet
The client is designed to integrate with Fortinet network and security products for coordinated access control and threat response. Organizations already using Fortinet infrastructure can leverage shared identity, policy, and logging patterns across the stack. This can simplify architecture decisions compared with mixing multiple vendors for endpoint, VPN, and network enforcement.
Best fit in Fortinet stack
Many of FortiClient’s operational benefits depend on pairing it with Fortinet management and security components. In heterogeneous environments, teams may not realize the same level of centralized control or automation. Buyers evaluating vendor-neutral endpoint suites may find integration effort higher when Fortinet is not the primary security platform.
Management complexity at scale
Deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting endpoint agents can require careful version control and coordination with backend components. Large fleets may need additional operational processes for packaging, rollout rings, and exception handling. This can be more involved than lighter-weight remote support or basic antivirus deployments.
Feature scope varies by licensing
Capabilities such as advanced endpoint protection, compliance enforcement, and centralized management can vary depending on licensing and the Fortinet components in use. This can make like-for-like comparisons with other endpoint protection platforms less straightforward. Procurement teams may need to validate which features are included in their specific SKU and management architecture.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Package | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| VPN/ZTNA Edition (FortiClient Unified Agent — ZTNA/VPN) | Contact Fortinet (no public list price) | Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), SSL/IPsec VPN, URL filtering, CASB, basic endpoint posture; available for FortiClient Cloud or EMS-managed deployments. Official product page describes the edition but does not publish dollar prices. cite |
| EPP/APT Edition (FortiClient EPP/APT) | Contact Fortinet (no public list price) | AI-powered NGAV, FortiClient Cloud/FortiSandbox integration, automated endpoint quarantine, ransomware protection, USB device control; sold as per-endpoint or per-user subscription. Official product page and datasheet list features but not public prices. cite |
| Chromebook Edition | Contact Fortinet (no public list price) | Edition for Chromebook management; SKU/ordering entries available in FortiClient ordering guide. cite |
| Managed FortiClient Subscriptions (Managed Service bundles) — Per-endpoint SKUs (examples) | Contact Fortinet (no public list price) | Ordering guide lists managed subscription SKUs and bundle sizes (examples include Managed FortiClient subscription for 25 / 500 / 2,000 / 10,000 endpoints). Minimum entitlement/ordering increments shown in official docs (minimum 25 endpoints for many cloud SKUs). No public per-seat dollar amounts on the vendor site. cite |
| Per-user / Per-endpoint range SKUs (examples) | Contact Fortinet (no public list price) | Ordering guide lists per-user range SKUs (100–499, 500–1,999, 2,000–9,999, 10,000+ users) and variants that include FortiGuard Forensics or FortiAnalyzer Cloud entitlements; prices are not published; customers are directed to contact Fortinet or partners for quotes. cite |
| FortiClient Managed Services (professional/managed offering) | Contact Fortinet (no public list price) | Managed Services datasheet and ordering guide list capabilities and SKUs; pricing/quotes provided via sales/partners. cite |
Notes:
- Fortinet’s public product and ordering documentation lists SKUs, package names, supported feature sets, minimum entitlement sizes (commonly 25 endpoints for cloud EMS offerings), and license models (per-endpoint or per-user), but does not publish public per-seat or per-user dollar prices on the official site. Where prices are required, Fortinet directs customers to contact sales or authorized resellers for quotes. cite
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