FortiEndpoint vs Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security

FFortiEndpoint8.8Visit Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security8.6Visit

Higher score F FortiEndpoint #6 in Endpoint Security Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Fortinet

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Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security #8 in Endpoint Security Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Bitdefender

• FortiEndpoint fits best

  Organizations using Fortinet security products

• Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security fits best

  Small businesses protecting Windows, macOS, and Linux

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Side by side

Feature	FFortiEndpoint 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Endpoint Security Software	#8 in Endpoint Security Software
Best for	Organizations using Fortinet security products	Small businesses protecting Windows, macOS, and Linux
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Tickets, Community · 24/7	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business
Features FortiEndpoint 3/5 · Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 1/5
EDR included	✓ (best)	Not published
XDR included	✓ (best)	Not published
Mobile protection	Not published	Not published
Server protection	Not published	Not published
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux, macOS
Entry-plan endpoint limit	25 endpoints	Not published
Our review
Pros	Combines malware, ransomware, and exploit protection with behavior-based EDR Adds vulnerability remediation, virtual patching, rollback, and threat hunting Fortinet Security Fabric integration connects endpoint management to its ecosystem	Combines ransomware blocking and file restoration with fileless defense. Adds anti-phishing, fraud prevention, anti-exploit, and firewall protection. Centralizes endpoint visibility and management in a web console.
Cons	Quote-based pricing makes budget comparisons harder EDR and XDR capabilities vary by license tier Coverage is focused on desktop operating systems	Subscription pricing scales by endpoint count, which can complicate budgeting. Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking an on-premises management console. Its small-business focus may not fit organizations needing a different scale.
Our verdict	FortiEndpoint brings endpoint protection, behavior-based detection and response, vulnerability assessment, and secure access into a cloud-focused platform managed through a single agent and centralized console. It is aimed at mid-market… Read the review →	For small businesses managing Windows, macOS, or Linux devices, Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security brings endpoint protection into a cloud-managed service. Its coverage includes antimalware scanning and heuristic analysis,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FortiEndpoint — where it wins

  • Combines malware, ransomware, and exploit protection with behavior-based EDR
  • Adds vulnerability remediation, virtual patching, rollback, and threat hunting
  • Fortinet Security Fabric integration connects endpoint management to its ecosystem

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing makes budget comparisons harder
  • EDR and XDR capabilities vary by license tier
  • Coverage is focused on desktop operating systems

• Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security — where it wins

  • Combines ransomware blocking and file restoration with fileless defense.
  • Adds anti-phishing, fraud prevention, anti-exploit, and firewall protection.
  • Centralizes endpoint visibility and management in a web console.

  Where it doesn't

  • Subscription pricing scales by endpoint count, which can complicate budgeting.
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking an on-premises management console.
  • Its small-business focus may not fit organizations needing a different scale.

• FFortiEndpoint8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A Fortinet-focused endpoint suite spanning protection, response, vulnerability work, and access.

  Visit FortinetFull verdict →
• Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security8.6/10 · Paid

  Cloud-managed protection for small teams that need broad coverage across endpoint threats.

  Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →