FortiDLP

FortiDLP is a cloud-deployed data loss prevention product with controls for endpoints, cloud apps, removable media, and incident workflows. It is best suited to organizations seeking those controls across a managed endpoint estate. The 100-endpoint minimum makes it a poor fit for small teams.

Overview

FortiDLP brings data discovery together with endpoint and cloud app controls, removable media control, and incident workflows. That breadth gives security teams several points of control within one product. The trade-off is a meaningful entry threshold: every plan has a 100-endpoint minimum, so smaller organizations should look elsewhere.

Key features

Controls and discovery

Endpoint controls, cloud app controls, and data discovery address different parts of the data-loss problem. Removable media control adds a way to govern transfers through removable devices, while incident workflows support handling events after they arise. This combination is strongest for organizations that need all of these capabilities together; it may be more than a team seeking only a narrower control needs.

Cloud deployment

FortiDLP is deployed in the cloud. That suits organizations choosing a cloud deployment model, but it will not serve teams whose requirement is specifically for a self-hosted deployment.

Pricing

FortiDLP is paid, with custom pricing. Core, Advanced, Advanced with Premium Hosting, and Advanced with Managed Service each require at least 100 endpoints. No plan prices are provided, so organizations will need to request a quote to compare the options.

The four plan names distinguish the base offering from advanced, premium-hosting, and managed-service options. The endpoint minimum is the clearest purchasing constraint: even Core is not positioned for a small deployment. Teams considering the more specialized Advanced options should weigh them against their hosting or service needs when requesting pricing.

Platforms

FortiDLP supports Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The mix covers desktop operating systems and web access, making it relevant to organizations with varied endpoint environments.

Who it's for

FortiDLP is a stronger fit for organizations with at least 100 endpoints that want data discovery and multiple forms of DLP control in a cloud deployment. It is less suitable for small teams, buyers who need a free plan, or organizations requiring self-hosted deployment.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Multiple control points: Endpoint and cloud app controls, data discovery, removable media control, and incident workflows cover several needs within one product.
• Broad platform support: Linux, macOS, web, and Windows are supported.
• Plan variations: Advanced options include premium hosting and managed service, giving buyers distinct service-oriented choices to evaluate.

Cons

• 100-endpoint minimum on every plan: This rules out smaller deployments, including buyers interested in the Core plan.
• Custom pricing: Buyers must request pricing rather than compare published plan costs directly.
• Cloud deployment only: Organizations requiring self-hosted DLP should consider another product.

Alternatives

Data Loss Prevention Software and Insider Risk Management Software offer broader category comparisons.

• Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention is worth considering if a free tier or a published monthly price matters: its free plan covers 50 users, while its pay-as-you-go plan is $7 a month with no user limit.
• Netskope One Data Loss Prevention is another paid option for macOS, web, and Windows.
• GTB Technologies DLP may suit buyers seeking a free trial or on-premises, cloud, hybrid, or managed deployment options; its DLP plan is not priced here.
• Trellix Data Loss Prevention is an alternative for buyers considering endpoint, email, web, network, and data-storage protection with on-premises or SaaS management.
• OpenText Data Loss Prevention is another paid, web-platform option.
• Teramind Data Loss Prevention may fit buyers seeking a free trial or a product that includes user activity monitoring; its DLP plan has a five-seat minimum.
• Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is another paid option for web and Windows.
• Nightfall is another paid option for web, Windows, and macOS.

Verdict

Choose FortiDLP if your organization has at least 100 endpoints and wants data discovery alongside endpoint, cloud app, and removable media controls with incident workflows. Its range of control points is the main reason to consider it; the endpoint floor and custom pricing are the main reasons smaller or price-sensitive buyers should compare alternatives.