We performed a comparison between Pulse Connect Secure and Fortinet FortiClient based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Based on the parameters we compared, Pulse Connect Secure comes out ahead of Fortinet. Our reviewers found that Fortinet FortiClient lacks automation in its initial setup and some users experienced difficulty when trying to reach technical support.
"The solution has good performance."
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"We find the VPN features valuable."
"The integration of VPN services with endpoint security is valuable."
"When the user gets authenticated, I can assign a different VPN or network to each user."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its integration capabilities. The processing is fast and the reporting is also very good."
"Compared to other similar solutions, it is faster in connecting."
"FortiClient has good signatures, good protection and, up until recently, it integrated really well with our firewall."
"Fortinet FortiClient can be used with FortiManager to observe all actions that are happening."
"This solution is very stable."
"Ivanti secures access to the corporate network from various devices and locations."
"The flexibility in their management is great."
"I can safely say this is one of the best solutions I have seen for VPN access. It can achieve what other vendors may not be able to. This product will train you about exactly what an SSL should be. You can leverage it to do whatever you wish, the way you wish to do it. This is the solution if you want a perfectly scalable product for your enterprise that can help your mobile users and integrate with the latest technologies."
"It is customer-friendly. It is quite easy for our users to connect. There is also the flexibility of the features."
"Pulse Connect Secure is a stable solution."
"The most valuable features of the solution are reliability and uptime."
"What I like the most about Pulse Connect Secure is that it's user-friendly. It's easy to use. You just need to connect, and that's it."
"The most valuable feature is being able to securely connect and use virtual desktops."
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"The memory check needs to be improved, giving better visibility into the run-time memory."
"Compatibility issues between different versions."
"While I cannot think of new features to add, it would be nice if the reports were improved, to have these sent automatically."
"We'd like to be able to properly encrypt the data more effectively."
"The features of Fortinet FortiClient could be improved."
"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."
"The product's performance and pricing could be better."
"We've had some problems with having to remove the current version and either reinstalling an old version or updating to the new one."
"The user experience has room for improvement."
"I would like the solution to be more secure and compatible. It also needs to improve integration with other systems."
"Zero test FDP (Fraud Protection and Prevention) should be improved."
"Pulse Connect Secure could improve the reporting, it is lacking in detail and should take the report automatically."
"An area for improvement in Pulse Connect Secure is the concurrent connections, particularly needing a license if you want to use Pulse Connect Secure with your Microsoft or Windows machine."
"The solution must be more user-friendly."
"I don't have any downsides to report about the product at this time."
"The product could use additional dashboards."
Fortinet FortiClient is ranked 2nd in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 86 reviews while Ivanti Connect Secure is ranked 7th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 26 reviews. Fortinet FortiClient is rated 8.0, while Ivanti Connect Secure is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiClient writes "Easy to set up and user-friendly with good support ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ivanti Connect Secure writes "Beneficial multi-factor authentications, useful SSL VPNs, and simple initial setup". Fortinet FortiClient is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Fortinet FortiEDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and CrowdStrike Falcon, whereas Ivanti Connect Secure is most compared with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, OpenVPN Access Server, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti Tunnel and F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM). See our Fortinet FortiClient vs. Ivanti Connect Secure report.
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