Kaspersky Next vs FortiClient

KNKaspersky Next8.8Visit FortiClient8.7Visit

Higher score KN Kaspersky Next #6 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Kaspersky Next

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FortiClient #7 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit FortiClient

• Kaspersky Next fits best

  Teams needing endpoint and cloud controls

• FortiClient fits best

  Fortinet-centered security teams

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Side by side

Feature	KNKaspersky Next 8.8/10 Visit ↗	FortiClient 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#6 in Endpoint Protection Platforms	#7 in Endpoint Protection Platforms
Best for	Teams needing endpoint and cloud controls	Fortinet-centered security teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community	Email, Community · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kaspersky Next 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	Combines endpoint, ransomware, EDR and XDR capabilities in tiered plans. Adds root-cause analysis, threat hunting and automated threat response. Supports centralized cloud or on-premises management across desktop and mobile platforms.	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 contact with sales. Feature availability may vary by region. Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking basic endpoint protection.	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	Kaspersky Next is a tiered cybersecurity product line for businesses that need endpoint protection alongside detection, response and cloud security controls. It covers malware and ransomware protection, endpoint detection and response,… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Kaspersky Next — where it wins

  • Combines endpoint, ransomware, EDR and XDR capabilities in tiered plans.
  • Adds root-cause analysis, threat hunting and automated threat response.
  • Supports centralized cloud or on-premises management across desktop and mobile platforms.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales.
  • Feature availability may vary by region.
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking basic endpoint protection.

• 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

• KNKaspersky Next8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad endpoint security suite for teams that need controls beyond malware protection.

  Visit Kaspersky NextFull verdict →
• FortiClient8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit FortiClientFull verdict →