# FortiClient, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Cisco Secure Client Comparison | | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 274 | 310 | 345 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (56.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### FortiClient Pros: - Ease of Use (40 reviews) - Security (38 reviews) Cons: - Unstable Connection (21 reviews) - Slow Performance (20 reviews) ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Threat Detection (18 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (8 reviews) - Complexity (8 reviews) ### Cisco Secure Client Pros: - Security (72 reviews) - Ease of Use (59 reviews) Cons: - Remote Access Issues (27 reviews) - Slow Performance (24 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (227 reviews) | 8.6 (249 reviews) | 9.3 (280 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (227 reviews) | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 9.1 (280 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (124 reviews) | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 8.7 (59 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (80 reviews) | 8.6 (156 reviews) | 8.7 (34 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (197 reviews) | 8.5 (239 reviews) | 9.0 (231 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 9.3 (34 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (218 reviews) | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 8.5 (270 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### FortiClient #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Cisco Secure Client #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Zero Trust Networking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiClient** | 9.0/10 | 11 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### Network Management | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Network Segmentation** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Mapping** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Analytics** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API/Integrations** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Security Automation** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Security** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workload Protection** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Protection** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity Management | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Access Control** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Identity Scoring** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Monitoring** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiClient** | 8.9/10 | 115 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 9.1 (80 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | 9.1 (80 reviews) | 8.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | 9.1 (79 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | 8.6 (67 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Device Control** | 9.0 (89 reviews) | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | 9.6 (83 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 9.1 (66 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 8.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Incident Reports** | 8.3 (64 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.4 (62 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiClient** | 8.3/10 | 11 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiClient** | 7.6/10 | 32 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Zero Trust Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-based access control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Identity federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security - Zero Trust Platforms | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint detection and response (EDR)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Micro-segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Zero trust network access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Data loss prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **API support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application-level controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Secure application access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Continuous monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Policy automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Regulatory compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-platform compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Comprehensive reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business VPN | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### Usage | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Device Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Protocol Choices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **No Log Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Varied Server Locations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Unlimited Server Switches** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Miscellaneous | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Live Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Open Source Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to FortiClient (5):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Zero Trust Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-platforms) **Unique to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (3):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms) **Unique to Cisco Secure Client (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | FortiClient | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 17.5% | 27.1% | 8.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 57.2% | 34.4% | 34.5% | | **Enterprise** | 25.3% | 38.5% | 56.5% | ### By Industry #### FortiClient - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.8% - **Hospitality:** 5.1% - **Telecommunications:** 4.3% - **Insurance:** 3.9% - **Financial Services:** 3.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7% - **Automotive:** 2.3% - **Banking:** 1.9% - **Other:** 41.2% #### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.1% - **Financial Services:** 6.0% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Telecommunications:** 2.3% - **Banking:** 2.3% - **Computer Networking:** 2.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.7% - **Education Management:** 1.7% - **Consumer Services:** 1.7% - **Other:** 36.6% #### Cisco Secure Client - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6% - **Computer Software:** 9.2% - **Telecommunications:** 6.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.6% - **Financial Services:** 3.0% - **Accounting:** 2.7% - **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 2.7% - **Higher Education:** 2.4% - **Other:** 38.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to FortiClient - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (421 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3960 reviews) - [Avast Small Business Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (421 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) ### Alternatives to Cisco Secure Client - [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (342 reviews) - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews) - [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews) - [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (218 reviews) - [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (166 reviews) - [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (136 reviews) - [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews) - [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews) - [Check Point Remote Access VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-remote-access-vpn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (98 reviews) - [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### FortiClient - Title: [Is FortiClient free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-forticlient-free) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "No, I believe it's freemium" - Title: [What is FortiClient VPN used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-forticlient-vpn-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "FortiClient VPN is used to establish secure connections, or virtual private networks (VPNs), between devices and a remote network or server. This allows..." - Title: [What is FortiClient used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-forticlient-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "VPN" - Title: [How do I use FortiClient VPN?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-forticlient-vpn) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Head over to https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads and download the free vpn client. Once downloaded, accept the terms and configure your vpn..." - Title: [What's FortiClient?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-forticlient) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "FortiClient is an endpoint protection software developed by Fortinet. It provides a range of security features for devices such as computers, laptops, and..." ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Title: [can i use this for my video games?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan " - Title: [What is Endpoint Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-endpoint-defender) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "In general terms, "Endpoint Defender" could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)..." - Title: [Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-feature-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and..." - Title: [when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37198-when-scheduled-scan-starts-it-consume-100-cpu-can-you-kindly-provide-solution-for-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning..." ### Cisco Secure Client - Title: [What is Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cisco-anyconnect-secure-mobility-client-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It allows encrypted and secure connections from clients from all over the internet and not just from within the company's ring fenced intranet, thereby..." - Title: [Is Cisco AnyConnect encrypted?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-cisco-anyconnect-encrypted) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, Cisco AnyConnect is encrypted. It ensures secure and encrypted connections between client devices and VPN servers to protect data transmitted over the..." - Title: [What is the latest version of Cisco AnyConnect secure mobility client?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-latest-version-of-cisco-anyconnect-secure-mobility-client) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "4.10.06090" - Title: [How do I check my connection statistics?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12438-how-do-i-check-my-connection-statistics) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hello Jose, At the left bottom corner of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client box you will find a blue gear icon. If you click this icon a new..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/forticlient-vs-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-cisco-secure-client)