We performed a comparison between ESET Endpoint Protection Platform and Fortinet FortiClient based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."he solution is an anti-malware product that integrates well with other vendor products such as firewalls, SIEM, etc. It captures threat intelligence and gives you better visibility. The product also has sandboxing features."
"Forensics is a valuable feature of Fortinet FortiEDR."
"The product's initial setup phase is very easy."
"I like FortiClient EMS. FortiEDR has a lot of great features like lockdown mode, remote wipes, and encryption. I can set malware outbreak policies and controls for detecting abnormalities. You can also simulate phishing attacks."
"Fortinet FortiEDR made our clients feel secure and more at ease, knowing that they had an EDR solution that would close the gap in their security posture."
"The console is easy to read. I also like the scanning part and the ability to move assets from one to the other."
"The solution was relatively easy to deploy."
"We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats."
"ESET has regular updates, and it gives me good feedback. It's not too onerous like some of the products I've used in the past."
"The maintenance is easy."
"Ransomware protection is embedded in the solution."
"The product offers great reporting tools"
"The tools and the features available with this solution are very competitive. It is always updated to prevent upcoming attacks."
"The ability to push policies and also to restrict an installation or to restrict any form of threat within the policy has been quite useful."
"This solution has a traditional antivirus, I believe that signature-based detection is most valuable."
"The most valuable feature is the antispam module, which comes in the bundle."
"The stability is pretty good."
"Secure and easy connect is the most valuable feature. It is a reliable solution, and it works."
"It has a very easy-to-use interface. It has ease of management, and all the modules are there. SKUs are also easily identifiable. Whatever is required in the firewall is already there in it. It's very advanced, and analytics reporting is very good. They also have cloud reporting. You get all the services that are available for your device in the cloud. You just have to subscribe. It's very easy. There's a lot of demand for this solution because it's an all-in-one solution. The throughput is very high."
"The most valuable features are malware detection, integrates well with other solutions, and ease of use for all users."
"Fortinet FortiClient is not disruptive, and its interface is great. It has an in-built VPN, which is very useful."
"This solution makes it easier to work from home."
"I find all of the features valuable."
"We mainly use this solution because we have many Fortinet solutions like antivirus and SSL assessment."
"FortiEDR can be improved by providing more detailed reporting."
"The EDR console should have more extensive reporting. You shouldn't need to purchase FortiAnalyzer. It should be included in the EDR part. The security adviser cloud platform could be improved with more options for exclusive or intensive rules for devices."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"The solution should address emerging threats like SQL injection."
"Everything with Fortinet having to do with their cloud services. They need to invest more in their internal infrastructure that they are running in the cloud. One of the things I find with their cloud environment compared to others' is that they go cheap on the equipment. So it causes some performance degradation."
"I haven't seen the use of AI in the solution."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"To improve Fortinet, we need to see more features and technology areas at the endpoint level introduced."
"The solution is not ideal for use in large enterprises"
"They should have better support for different languages and auto-upgrading."
"The integration capabilities might be lacking a bit."
"I don't know if it's possible but I'm always looking for better protection."
"It's not scalable in that you cannot use a license for multiple devices."
"The initial setup of ESET Endpoint Security can be complicated when you get involved with encryption."
"I saw a bunch of false positives which need to be fixed."
"The solution could have a more user-friendly interface."
"I heard that Fortinet is going to enhance the firmware to have mobile versions. One is like Linux long-term support SCS and one with new features, but there is no support here. We spoke with the vendor multiple times, and they said that they will release these features soon."
"We would like Fortinet to add the function or the possibility to use all FortiClient features for free."
"The initial setup was probably more complex. The configuration was somewhat unclear."
"The features of Fortinet FortiClient could be improved."
"The solution can improve by adding new remote console or endpoint features to make the solution easier to use."
"I would like to see an improvement in the web filter, because I think it can be more user-friendly."
"I think that FortiClient can enhance the multifactor authentication."
"We do not use the solution every day and there are times when the new users have trouble reconnecting. The technology itself works but our users getting adopted to it is a major problem. Having the user adapt to the desktop landing page that it begins on is throwing them off a bit."
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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is ranked 11th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 97 reviews while Fortinet FortiClient is ranked 15th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 86 reviews. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is rated 8.2, while Fortinet FortiClient is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform writes "Easy to set up with good security and rapidly improving capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiClient writes "Easy to set up and user-friendly with good support ". ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Complete and Symantec Endpoint Security, whereas Fortinet FortiClient is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and Intercept X Endpoint. See our ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs. Fortinet FortiClient report.
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