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Head-to-head · Endpoint Protection Platforms

Check Point Harmony Endpoint vs FortiClient

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Check Point Harmony Endpoint #4 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Check Point
FortiClient #7 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit FortiClient

Check Point Harmony Endpoint leads on 0 checks, FortiClient on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCheck Point Harmony Endpoint · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresCheck Point Harmony Endpoint · 5 of 5

Check Point Harmony Endpoint scores higher on our rubric for endpoint protection platforms: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Check Point Harmony Endpoint is the better fit for organizations needing comprehensive controls. FortiClient is the better fit for fortinet-centered security teams.

  • Check Point Harmony Endpoint fits best

    Organizations needing comprehensive controls

  • FortiClient fits best

    Fortinet-centered security teams

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Side by side

Feature Check Point Harmony Endpoint 9.0/10 Visit ↗ FortiClient 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #4 in Endpoint Protection Platforms #7 in Endpoint Protection Platforms
Best for Organizations needing comprehensive controls Fortinet-centered security teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community · 24/7
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Check Point Harmony Endpoint 5/5 · FortiClient 0/5
Behavioral protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Exploit blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Central management console ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Device control ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Server protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported operating systems Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile environments
  • Combines EDR, anti-ransomware, encryption and patch management
  • Integrates with Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro and Azure Active Directory
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chromebook environments
  • Combines malware protection, ransomware defense, VPN, and zero-trust access
  • Integrates with FortiGate, FortiSandbox, FortiSIEM, and Security Fabric
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales or a partner
  • Its broad control set may exceed basic malware-protection needs
  • Management spans multiple security and compliance functions
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Features and device limits vary by edition and license
  • May be broader than needed for teams seeking endpoint-only protection
Our verdict

Check Point Harmony Endpoint, now referred to by Check Point as Check Point Endpoint Security, protects organizational laptops, desktops, servers and other endpoints. It is aimed at enterprises, governments, service providers, and small…

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FortiClient is endpoint software from Fortinet for organizations that need protection, secure access, and centralized device management in one client. It combines antivirus, AI-powered next-generation antivirus, cloud-based malware…

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  1. Check Point Harmony EndpointEndpoint Protection Platforms 9.0Pricing on request
  2. FortiClientEndpoint Protection Platforms 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Check Point Harmony Endpoint — where it wins

    • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile environments
    • Combines EDR, anti-ransomware, encryption and patch management
    • Integrates with Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro and Azure Active Directory

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales or a partner
    • Its broad control set may exceed basic malware-protection needs
    • Management spans multiple security and compliance functions

  • FortiClient — where it wins

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

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Features and device limits vary by edition and license
    • May be broader than needed for teams seeking endpoint-only protection
  • Check Point Harmony Endpoint9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad endpoint security suite for organizations needing prevention, detection and policy control.

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  • FortiClient8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad endpoint security client for teams built around the Fortinet ecosystem.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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