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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of FortiClient Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Harsh D Assistant ProfessorEducation Management, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The biggest advantage of a VPN client is its reliability; I have used FortiClient in mutliple continents, including Asia, Europe and America, and it worked flawless in every location.“ July 19, 2026 KZ Kaung Khant Z Senor SDN Cloud EngineerTelecommunications, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “VPN connection issues with unstable connection and not included auto-reconnect the VPN feature.“ December 23, 2024 RT Rachel T Accounts AdministratorConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Forticlient is a secure way to connect remotely via the VPN tunnel when working from home. “ June 26, 2026 Guy K Azure Cloud EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “When managing vulnerabilities caught with FortiClient software as it offers no in-place upgrade path, and requires UAC when updating to a new version it is quite disruptive to user base.“ December 4, 2023 CD Cherubim D Systems and Network EngineerRetail, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Overall, my experience with FortiClient has been positive, thanks to its comprehensive security features, seamless integration with the Fortinet ecosystem and robust protection through antivirus, VPN and web filtering.“ January 27, 2025 Mitchell v AdministratorInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The installation for user VPN can be a major difficulty. If an older version was installed, installing the newer version is a big issue.“ February 4, 2024 VY Vishnu Y Warehouse ExecutiveLogistics and Supply Chain, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “By providing consistent access to corporate applications, it helps employees to perform duties efficiently, regardless of their physical location.“ February 16, 2025 MR Maarten R Software Test EngineerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Complicated setup and configuration process“ July 1, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 295 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Chinthaka J. Head of Global IT Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Provides quick setup for vpn user" August 1, 2026 5.0 Provides great stability when used with varying home broadband connections and supports to implement a zero truat strategy Pros The client is very easy to work with and has a shallow learning curve. The client connectivity is optimised for secure and reliable connections. User interface is pretty basic and not cluttered. Cons Nothing in particular todate, and we use for enterprise vpn connectivity. The setup could use AI built in features fot auto setup which would be a nice to see feature in future. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Network and System Engineer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good as a VPN client" June 4, 2025 4.0 Pros Great as a VPN client, easy to configure, easy for end users to interact with, pre-login VPN works well and can be a life-saver Cons Not great as an AV/EDR client, UI changes confuse end users, management options via EMS or FGT are both clunky and shifted over time, needs better product vision Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Assistant Professor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Work From Anywhere" July 19, 2026 3.0 It is the best in class software for virtual private network (VPN) needs that allows to truely work from anywhere. Pros It works well every time. The biggest advantage of a VPN client is its reliability; I have used FortiClient in mutliple continents, including Asia, Europe and America, and it worked flawless in every location. Cons The only downside of forticlient are its User Interface, which is a bit outdated, and the ram memory used, which can be draining even when not using the software. Review Source RT Rachel T. Accounts Administrator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "FortiClient Review" June 26, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with FortiClient is that it's perfect and fit for purpose. A safe and secure way to connect remotely. Pros Forticlient is a secure way to connect remotely via the VPN tunnel when working from home. I like the fast connection. Cons I have not experienced any issues with Forticlient when connecting via the VPN tunnel when working from home. Review Source JP Johnny P. UX Designer II Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Work safely no matter where you are." June 12, 2025 5.0 It's been a mixed experience. I am a big fan of how it keeps my connection secure when I'm working at the airport or a coffee shop, but sometimes it takes a while to establish that secure link. Pros It keeps my connection secure and enables me keep my data safe when working remotely or when I'm traveling. Cons It's hit or miss if it will sign me in. Sometimes I am able to log in quickly, other times the software needs to think for a while before securing my internet connection. Review Source TS Tom S. Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Worst user experience VPN ever?" January 14, 2025 1.0 Full description is in CONS section, no need for more. Pros \- connection is established - visually OK Cons \- when I open it, the starting page is NOT on REMOTE ACCESS (which is where you connect) BUT on some useless ZERO TRUST TELEMETRY (everything is about zero trust here...) - I wanted HW token to don't need to type-in number everytime BUT I got token that cannot connect to PC and just click to insert the number, I must still enter it manually (so it is pointless against app in mobile, but...) - it does not support standard Authenticator apps, so I would have to install another authenticator app on my phone (I want to keep company apps at minimum on my phone) - the token itself is on baterry and it is not readable in dark - when you enter password, it disappears after ~30s without any warning, so you take your time to find the HW token and then thinking "did I type the password or not?! what the hell" - when connecting takes some time, it looks like it have failed, clearing password input and highlighting it red, confusing, then it connects - if you type wrong password, it does not tell you, it throws some weird error which will make you investigate your internet connection instead (wasted hour on this) - on any sudden momentarily network drop, it immediately disconnects, but it do not show up to reconnect nor it tries to reconnect on its own to spare you some nerves, if you miss short lived message popup you will have to manually open it and check connection status (first page ZERO TRUST TELEMETRY, youre welcome) - it is breaking my docker images that requires connection, it is blocking some important ports, so when you have to be connected to download new data from you company and then you need to disconnect to run the app, it is really annoying - I haven't met yet more annoying user experience in a tool that we are supposed to use EVERY DAY, so in the end, I am connection once or twice a week just to read emails (it is also slower than our other VPN) and that is because of this bad experience which is driving me mad while I need to be focused and productive instead! Switched from [Cisco AnyConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) I have no idea, the guys from security department decided this, sadly. Review Source EO Edward O. Professor Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FortiClient review" December 30, 2025 2.0 Pretty poor. I use VPN a whole lot and need a stable connection. My internet connection is pretty secure. Each time the VPN is out, I check the internet and most of the time it is working, but the VPN disconnects. Not sure what is the problem. Pros Not sure I have much that I like about it. I am having to log in many times a day. If you use the VPN for only a few minutes, there is no problem. But not when you use it for hours each day. Cons The connection goes out too many times a day; very unstable. Then you have to reconnect. And many times it will time you out, just because you have to get your phone and get to the App. Review Source MR Maarten R. Software Test Engineer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Poor performance and reliability issues" July 1, 2025 1.0 Very bad - constant technical issues, poor performance impact, and unreliable connections make this software more trouble than it's worth for our business needs. Pros Accessible pricing point, but you get what you pay for in terms of reliability and user experience... Cons Frequent connection drops and unreliable VPN stability Heavy system resource usage that impacts computer performance Complicated setup and configuration process Limited customer support responsiveness Intrusive notifications and pop-ups Conflicts with other security software Slow connection speeds compared to competitors Outdated and confusing user interface Difficult to uninstall completely Limited customization options Review Source VY Vishnu Y. Warehouse Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Enjoy seamless hybrid work experience with Forticlient." February 16, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Forticlient has been exceptional. Pros It offers a seamless hybrid work experience. Whether at home or office, it let you seamlessly access corporate applications. It works faster and smoother on any network. You can access corporate applications using broadband or mobile hotspots. By providing consistent access to corporate applications, it helps employees to perform duties efficiently, regardless of their physical location. Cons We have not encountered any issues with Forticlient so far. Review Source KR Kiran R. Vulnerability Assessor Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Reliable Endpoint Security" February 23, 2025 5.0 Pros VPN is reliable and stable even with heavy workload. It doesnt slow down devices and gives us optimal protection. We like centralised management via fortiEMS and patch management is seamless. ZTNA works perfect. Cons Integration with non fortinet tools is bit complex and needs time to set it up. Nothing other than that for me. Review Source DG Dayanand G. Warehouse Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Access corporate network and applications seamlessly with FortiClient" January 22, 2025 5.0 FortiClient is great tool to securely access corporate applications from any network. It increases your productivity and provides you true hybrid work experience. My overall experience with FortiClient has been good and positive. Pros With FortiClient you can securely connect to your corporate network and access applications from any network. It is a decent tool that provides you true hybrid work experience. By using FortiClient you can work from home, or at the office smoothly and improve your work-life balance. It increases your productivity as you can access corporate applications anytime, even after office hours. Cons We have not faced any issues with FortiClient so far. Review Source MS Mateusz S. Salesperson Computer Networking Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good protection for Fortinet endpoints" January 14, 2025 5.0 Working with Fortinet devices, it is a good complement. Pros Endpoint Protection VPN Integration with FortiGate Cons Compatibility only with Fortinet products Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Network and Security Architect Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best BOYD VPN client" February 27, 2023 5.0 Nowadays, work-from-home culture is there and any software like Anydesk and Team viewer(free versions) is not secure. To overcome these issues we are using Forticlient which covers all necessary aspects (like MFA, security, performance, etc). Pros The performance is fast and stable and the SSL VPN is free, there is no license cost. Cons This product covers all the necessary features. Review Source JPB Jean Philippe B. Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Remote work done easy" November 3, 2023 4.0 Forticlient connects our client's 300+ remote employees to servers every morning. Creating profiles is a fast process, and getting new employees to connect fast is an easy process. Pros Reliability is the most important point when using a VPN, with all the included aspects it covers. Forticlient is a user-friendly and easy to get your hands on authentication software that allows our clients to connect to their worksite remotely. It's quick to deploy and get started with, and is now part of our daily routine. Cons There was very little Forticlient couldn't do and since the latest updates, it's now even better. The only quirks we ever had were more related to end-user hardware. Reason for choosing FortiClient Because Forticlient is the sole official client for Fortinet and is the most secure way to connect. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Forticlient Powerful VPN for business" April 26, 2022 4.0 well as we are a nonprofit we have some sensitive data and need to protect by using Fortinet, and most of the systems we are hosting in-house so Fortinet is the perimeter firewall to protect it, during staff working from home as covid until now they use VPN to connect to the Fortinet firewall first to be able to access to the internal system. Pros it's lite software but powerful that enables users to connect to VPN and access the internal system pretty well. Users can connect to VPN faster as we can connect with the Active directory of their computer. the best thing that I like it separates the traffic between local traffic and VPN traffic, it is not set as the default traffic with VPN. this make user still has the best latency of accessing another website Cons well, it's pretty good already, i have been using it for 3 years already. Review Source HM Harel M. Full stack developer Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "FortiClient VPN - essential tool to working from home" October 10, 2022 4.0 It is my daily driver when I am working from home, as I need access to resources blocked outside from the office network. With FortiClient I can work from home as if I am working securely from the office. Pros FortiClient is very straight forward application - easy installation, setup. In about 5 - 10 minutes you can start using it. Once you are logged in to the remote VPN, you do not feel the application is running, as it does not interfere with your work. Connection stays stable for hours of work. Also, it has built in F2A mechanism for more robust security setup. Cons One important feature is available only in Pro mode - auto login when connection for some reason dropped. Also, there could be some improvement in the 2FA authentication process (especially when typing wrong token causes you to start the login from scratch). Review Source Karan Preet S. Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the best tool in the market and with good documentations" September 15, 2022 4.0 Pros Remote user management is easy, endpoints like laptops and devices are protected well and easily managed, security policies are easy to implement Cons Backend can be have compatibility issues, users can get issues while installing due to complex requirements Review Source EA Eunice A. Teamleader Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Forticlient review" March 30, 2023 5.0 Protection from malicious attacks.Remote working through use of the strong vpn Pros Forticlient VPN detects and filters malicious attacks like malwares and websites.Remote working is made easy since people working from home get secure access of company systems.Configuring and installing forticlient doesn't require technical knowledge. Cons The application requires an active internet connection to work well. Review Source SS Sidhant S. Warehouse Executive Warehousing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Next level VPN solution " March 19, 2023 5.0 It enables you to access organization network and application from anywhere. Pros 1) It provides you virtual access of your organization network and application from anywhere without compromising security.2) Multi factor authentication sign-in can be integrated with it.3) It is one of the most secured VPN solution. Cons We didn't faced any issue with it till now. Review Source JM Jose M. Treasurer Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Forticlient helps me take my presencial job to work online with ease, It is really excellent!" February 13, 2023 5.0 I use Forticlient as a VPN to connect to my office when I am working from home. I use more than 3 banking systems, and it is really important to be connected in a protected and reliable way as I use it to make payments, and local and international transfers. Imagine how I could work with confidence if I don't use a reliable vpn. Pros I like the thing that i can connect to my company's server with ease, with all the necessary protection and without any issue. Cons So far I did not find issues. Moreover, it is getting simple and easier to use and makes me very productive when I am working from home. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Assistant Manager - IT Network and Operations Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Forti Client - VPN Solution" August 22, 2021 4.0 Enhanced security options are the key factor Forti Client is very famous for. It has IPSec and SSL-based VPN solutions to ensure the tunnel is very much protected. Pros Multi Factor authentication is very interesting and it is optimized for easy user onboarding with a QR code for the mobile application "Forti Token" Cons When installing, it becomes bit messy with anti virus software. Alternatives considered [Cisco AnyConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Cyber security manager Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Forticlient vpn" September 29, 2021 5.0 Pros I am using vpn feature of forticlient product. The number of our remote workers has increased significantly during the pandemic period, I use this product to handle this load. By distributing the defined configuration for ssl vpn remotely, users just need to press the connect button. Cons I have not encountered any major problems with the product so far. Review Source AH Al H. Infrastructure Systems Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ease of use and easy to deploy" March 22, 2024 5.0 Pros It's easy to use, not a lot of learning curve needed for end users to use it. Also easy to deploy and very customizable. We currently have this paired with a third party MFA and the integration is seamless. Cons There's nothing to not like about Forticlient. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Network Administrator Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FortiClient SSLVPN" November 27, 2018 4.0 Since we are running fortigates, the forticlient sslvpn piece provides the single pane of glass management we prefer. Add in MFA and you are running a pretty secure setup. Pros I was able to implement the free version of FortiClient and detail it to work within our environment. Alternate vendor MFA setup was easy to implement with the client. Cons Issue's with authentication lockouts. Still working through the bugs but the sslvpn is working as expected. Licensing can get a bit pricey. Review Source Richard V. Project Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "FortiClient sofware review" August 24, 2018 4.0 This security suite is very useful and provide a set of tools (antivirus, firewall, vpn client) that working together make us feel great confidence about the security e integrity of the information stored in our devices like PCs, Laptos, USB. Higly recomended. Pros \- Integrated suite which included antivirus, firewall and vpn client. - Oriented to corporate uses. - Allow to make a backup of the configuration. - Provide security to the configuration panel using password. - Antispam and web filter functionalities available. - Quickly Security threats detection . Cons \- Antyspam functionality only working with outlook. Review Source Similar Products Featured