FortiClient
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| Fact | FortiClient | Windows Security |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Fortinet says it was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000. | Microsoft's About page describes the company's mission and values. |
| Founded | 2000 | 1975 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California, United States | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Purpose | FortiClient is a modular endpoint agent for protection, compliance, and secure access that communicates with the Fortinet Security Fabric. | Windows Security is built into Windows to help protect devices and data from threats. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | Windows 10,Windows 11 |
FortiClient plans
- FortiClient VPN-onlyFree
- FortiClient EPP/APT EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient Standalone EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient ZTNA EditionPriced on request
Windows Security plans
No prices published.
Pick FortiClient if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Windows Security if…
It suits Windows 10 and 11 users who want built-in antivirus, firewall, scanning, account, browser, and hardware-security controls. Organization-managed devices may have fewer available pages or features.