FortiClient vs Microsoft Defender Antivirus
| FortiClient | Microsoft Defender Antivirus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Protection scope | complete security | antivirus |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Parental controls | No | No |
| Password manager | No | No |
Both are listed in Best Antivirus Software. On Everything Xiaomi, FortiClient scores higher on our published basis.