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Compare FortiClient and Trend Micro Smart Protection 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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FortiClient
Star Rating
(260)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FortiClientTrend Micro Smart Protection
Star Rating
(39)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Trend Micro Smart ProtectionFortiClient vs Trend Micro Smart Protection
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found FortiClient easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with FortiClient overall.
- Reviewers felt that FortiClient meets the needs of their business better than Trend Micro Smart Protection.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that FortiClient is the preferred option.
- When assessing product direction, FortiClient and Trend Micro Smart Protection received similar ratings from our reviewers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FortiClient
No pricing availableTrend Micro Smart Protection
No pricing availableFree Trial
FortiClient
No trial information availableTrend Micro Smart Protection
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
209
8.8
31
Ease of Use
9.0
209
8.9
32
Ease of Setup
8.7
105
8.6
20
Ease of Admin
9.0
73
8.9
19
Quality of Support
8.7
180
8.6
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
69
8.5
19
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
202
8.8
30
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Governance
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Security
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Network Management
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Security
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Identity Management
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
74
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
63
Not enough data
9.6
77
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
31
Not enough data
Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Compliance
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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System Control
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FortiClient and Trend Micro Smart Protection are categorized as Endpoint Management
Unique Categories
FortiClient is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms, Antivirus, Zero Trust Networking, and Zero Trust Platforms
Trend Micro Smart Protection is categorized as Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FortiClient
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Trend Micro Smart Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
18.0%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Hospitality
5.4%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
56.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Retail
8.3%
Insurance
8.3%
Banking
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.6%
Other
58.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is FortiClient VPN used for?
2 Comments
AF
Fortinet is a company that primarily specializes in cybersecurity solutions, particularly in areas such as network security, endpoint security, cloud...Read more
Is there a way we can link this with Google authenticator directly? like embedding it?
1 Comment
JR
Hi, yes there are options to link google authenticator directly. Best to connect to support for the most up-to-date instructions based on the FortiOS you are...Read more
Is it possible to ad a built in firewall?
1 Comment
MM
Hi Moroni - TrendMicro has documentation on creating firewalls. Please find the documentation listed here: ...Read more
Trend Micro Smart Protection has no more discussions with answers
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