Bitdefender Total Security vs FortiClient

Bitdefender Total Security9.2Visit FortiClient8.9Visit

Higher score Bitdefender Total Security #3 in Antivirus Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 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 Total Security fits best

  Families wanting multi-device security

• FortiClient fits best

  Enterprise teams using Fortinet infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	Bitdefender Total Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗	FortiClient 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Antivirus Software	#5 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Families wanting multi-device security	Enterprise teams using Fortinet infrastructure
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$59.99/device/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs · 24/7	Email, Community · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bitdefender Total Security 3/3 · FortiClient 1/3
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Parental controls	✓ (best)	—
Password manager	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Protection scope	Complete security	Complete security
Device limit	25 devices	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls	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	There is no free plan The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day Parental controls require a Family plan	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 Total Security is a consumer security suite for Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, and iPhones or iPads. It combines real-time anti-malware protection with web attack prevention, anti-phishing, firewall and network threat… 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 Total Security — where it wins

  • Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
  • Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing
  • Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day
  • Parental controls require a Family plan

• 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 Total Security9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad security suite for families protecting PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets.

  Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →
• FortiClient8.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit FortinetFull verdict →