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Head-to-head · Data Loss Protection Software

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention vs FortiDLP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention #2 in Data Loss Protection Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Forcepoint
FortiDLP #4 in Data Loss Protection Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit FortiDLP

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention leads on 0 checks, FortiDLP 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 scoreForcepoint Data Loss Prevention · 9.3/10

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention scores higher on our rubric for data loss protection software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

On deployment, Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention gives you Hybrid where FortiDLP offers Cloud.

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for enterprises needing hybrid, cross-channel DLP. FortiDLP is the better fit for teams prioritizing endpoint and insider-risk controls.

  • Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Enterprises needing hybrid, cross-channel DLP

  • FortiDLP fits best

    Teams prioritizing endpoint and insider-risk controls

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Side by side

Feature Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention 9.3/10 Visit ↗ FortiDLP 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #2 in Data Loss Protection Software #4 in Data Loss Protection Software
Best for Enterprises needing hybrid, cross-channel DLP Teams prioritizing endpoint and insider-risk controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 7 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention 0/5 · FortiDLP 0/5
Endpoint coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud app coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Network coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Policy templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Combines endpoint, removable-media, network and cloud-app controls
  • Discovers sensitive data across servers, databases and cloud applications
  • Centralizes policy management with incident reporting and remediation
  • Endpoint controls cover Windows, macOS, Linux, and removable media.
  • Lineage tracking and SaaS/GenAI inventory add data-movement context.
  • Behavior analytics link risk-adaptive controls with incident case management.
Cons
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • Its broad channel coverage may exceed narrower DLP needs
  • Cloud-app protection depends on API and proxy integrations
  • Cloud multi-tenant SaaS only; there is no on-premises option.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • New customers require Best Practices Service during the first year.
Our verdict

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is a data protection suite for enterprises that need to discover, classify, monitor and protect sensitive information across endpoints, networks, email, web traffic and cloud applications. It supports cloud,…

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FortiDLP is Fortinet’s cloud-native data loss prevention product for security teams protecting sensitive information across endpoints, cloud drives, SaaS applications, and GenAI tools. Its endpoint controls span Windows, macOS, and Linux,…

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  1. Forcepoint Data Loss PreventionData Loss Protection Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. FortiDLPData Loss Protection Software 9.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention — where it wins

    • Combines endpoint, removable-media, network and cloud-app controls
    • Discovers sensitive data across servers, databases and cloud applications
    • Centralizes policy management with incident reporting and remediation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
    • Its broad channel coverage may exceed narrower DLP needs
    • Cloud-app protection depends on API and proxy integrations
  • FortiDLP — where it wins

    • Endpoint controls cover Windows, macOS, Linux, and removable media.
    • Lineage tracking and SaaS/GenAI inventory add data-movement context.
    • Behavior analytics link risk-adaptive controls with incident case management.

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud multi-tenant SaaS only; there is no on-premises option.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • New customers require Best Practices Service during the first year.
  • Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad hybrid DLP suite for enterprises managing sensitive data across channels.

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  • FortiDLP9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad endpoint and insider-risk toolkit for organizations protecting sensitive data flows.

    Visit FortiDLPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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