Rating: 4.0/5 Best for: Organizations already invested in the Fortinet Security Fabric (FortiGate firewalls, FortiSandbox, etc.) Not ideal for: Small teams without dedicated IT security staff looking for a pure "set-and-forget" VPN client. Overview FortiClient is no longer just a VPN client. It has evolved into a unified endpoint protection agent that integrates deeply with Fortinet's ecosystem. The "FortiClientTools" umbrella typically includes the client itself, the free VPN-only version, and the Enterprise Management Server (EMS) for centralized control.
If you already own FortiGate firewalls and need to enforce "no risky device gets on the network," FortiClient is a logical, cost-effective choice. If you just need a simple VPN or a best-of-breed endpoint protection platform, look elsewhere. forticlienttools
4/5 for Fortinet-centric shops. 2.5/5 for everyone else. Review last updated: Based on FortiClient 7.2.x and EMS 7.2.x as of 2026. Rating: 4