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Head-to-head · Vpn Client

AWS Client VPN vs FortiClient

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score AWS Client VPN #1 in Vpn Client 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit AWS Client VPN
FortiClient #5 in Vpn Client 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit FortiClient

AWS Client VPN leads on 0 checks, FortiClient on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAWS Client VPN · 9.1/10

AWS Client VPN scores higher on our rubric for vpn client: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

AWS Client VPN is the better fit for organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks. FortiClient is the better fit for enterprises managing VPN and endpoint security.

  • AWS Client VPN fits best

    Organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks

  • FortiClient fits best

    Enterprises managing VPN and endpoint security

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Side by side

Feature AWS Client VPN 9.1/10 Visit ↗ FortiClient 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #1 in Vpn Client #5 in Vpn Client
Best for Organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks Enterprises managing VPN and endpoint security
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.10/unit usage-based Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Community · 24/7
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AWS Client VPN 0/2 · FortiClient 0/2
Kill switch Not checked yet Not checked yet
Split tunneling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Simultaneous connections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
VPN protocols Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Active Directory, certificates, and SAML 2.0 authentication
  • Combines authorization rules, security groups, and posture checks
  • Integrates with VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, and CloudWatch Logs
  • Combines remote-access VPN and ZTNA with endpoint protection.
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • EMS or FortiClient Cloud centralizes deployment and policies.
Cons
  • Hourly endpoint and connection charges can increase with usage
  • Pricing excludes data transfer and several related AWS service charges
  • No site-to-site VPN capability; support channel is documentation
  • VPN is part of a wider endpoint security suite.
  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published by plan.
  • Supported systems and features vary by edition.
Our verdict

AWS Client VPN is a managed, client-based VPN service for remote users who need encrypted access to AWS resources and on-premises networks. It uses OpenVPN and supports Active Directory, certificate-based, and SAML 2.0 federated…

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FortiClient is a modular endpoint agent from Fortinet for organizations that need remote access alongside endpoint security management. Depending on edition, it covers antivirus and ransomware protection, web and content filtering,…

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  1. AWS Client VPNVpn Client 9.1Paid
  2. FortiClientVpn Client 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AWS Client VPN — where it wins

    • Supports Active Directory, certificates, and SAML 2.0 authentication
    • Combines authorization rules, security groups, and posture checks
    • Integrates with VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, and CloudWatch Logs

    Where it doesn't

    • Hourly endpoint and connection charges can increase with usage
    • Pricing excludes data transfer and several related AWS service charges
    • No site-to-site VPN capability; support channel is documentation

  • FortiClient — where it wins

    • Combines remote-access VPN and ZTNA with endpoint protection.
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
    • EMS or FortiClient Cloud centralizes deployment and policies.

    Where it doesn't

    • VPN is part of a wider endpoint security suite.
    • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published by plan.
    • Supported systems and features vary by edition.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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