FortiClient
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| Fact | FortiClient | Sophos Intercept X for Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 1985 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California, United States | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Management | FortiClient is centrally managed by FortiClient EMS, and the product page also lists FortiClient Cloud as a central management option. | Sophos Mobile can assign Mobile Threat Defense and compliance policies, and run malware scans on Android devices. |
| Password manager | No | Yes |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Support | FortiCare offers 24x7 support options, and FortiClient services include endpoint onboarding, provisioning, Security Fabric setup, vulnerability monitoring, and endpoint security monitoring. | Sophos’s iOS app settings include sending app log files to Sophos Support, with the support email address inserted by default. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | iOS,Android |
| Trial | Fortinet says licensed FortiClient EMS is available to try through a trial request on its downloads page. | Sophos advertises a 30-day free trial for Sophos Mobile, which it describes as a Unified Endpoint Management solution. |
FortiClient plans
- FortiClient VPN-onlyFree
- FortiClient EPP/APT EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient Standalone EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient ZTNA EditionPriced on request
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile plans
- Sophos Mobile / Mobile Threat Defense licensePriced on request
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