Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security vs FortiClient

Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security9.3Visit FortiClient8.9Visit

Higher score Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security #2 in Antivirus Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Bitdefender

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FortiClient #5 in Antivirus Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Fortinet

• Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security fits best

  Small businesses with advanced endpoint needs

• FortiClient fits best

  Enterprise teams using Fortinet infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 9.3/10 Visit ↗	FortiClient 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Antivirus Software	#5 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Small businesses with advanced endpoint needs	Enterprise teams using Fortinet infrastructure
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not checked yet	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Community · 24/7
Built for	Small business	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 1/3 · FortiClient 1/3
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Parental controls	Not checked yet	—
Password manager	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Protection scope	Complete security	Complete security
Device limit	100 devices	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, Linux, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Advanced anti-exploit and fileless attack defense Ransomware mitigation with tamper-proof file backups Centralized management across Windows, Linux, and macOS	Combines antivirus, ransomware protection, VPN, and zero-trust access Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chromebook Integrates with FortiGate, FortiSandbox, FortiSIEM, and Security Fabric
Cons	Paid subscription required; there is no free plan Online purchase supports deployments from 1 to 100 devices Focused on endpoint security rather than a general-purpose IT suite	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than public plan rates Editions and licenses change included features and device limits Its strongest fit depends on an existing Fortinet security environment
Our verdict	Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security is an endpoint security product for small businesses managing laptops, desktops, and file servers. It combines antimalware protection with advanced anti-exploit controls, fileless attack… Read the review →	FortiClient is Fortinet endpoint software for organizations that need protection, secure access, and centralized device controls across a mixed environment. Its security coverage includes antivirus and AI-powered next-generation antivirus,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security — where it wins

  • Advanced anti-exploit and fileless attack defense
  • Ransomware mitigation with tamper-proof file backups
  • Centralized management across Windows, Linux, and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid subscription required; there is no free plan
  • Online purchase supports deployments from 1 to 100 devices
  • Focused on endpoint security rather than a general-purpose IT suite

• FortiClient — where it wins

  • Combines antivirus, ransomware protection, VPN, and zero-trust access
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chromebook
  • Integrates with FortiGate, FortiSandbox, FortiSIEM, and Security Fabric

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than public plan rates
  • Editions and licenses change included features and device limits
  • Its strongest fit depends on an existing Fortinet security environment

• Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security9.3/10 · Paid

  A paid endpoint security suite for small businesses needing layered protection and central control.

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• FortiClient8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad endpoint security client for teams already invested in Fortinet infrastructure.

  Visit FortinetFull verdict →