FortiClient comparisons
FortiClient is compared head-to-head with Microsoft Defender for Business, Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security and Bitdefender Total Security and more: 7 head-to-heads in Antivirus Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.
FortiClient head-to-head
- FortiClient vs Microsoft Defender for Business
- FortiClient vs Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security
- FortiClient vs Bitdefender Total Security
- FortiClient vs ESET HOME Security
- FortiClient vs Kaspersky Plus Internet Security
- FortiClient vs Kaspersky Antivirus
- FortiClient vs Avast One
FortiClient vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Protection scope | Device limit | Supported platforms | Ransomware protection | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | FortiClient | No | Complete security | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Yes | 8.9 | ||
| 1 | Microsoft Defender for Business | No | $3/user/mo | Complete security | 5 devices | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Yes | 9.4 |
| 2 | Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security | No | Complete security | 100 devices | Windows, Linux, macOS | Yes | 9.3 | |
| 3 | Bitdefender Total Security | No | $59.99/device/yr | Complete security | 25 devices | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Yes | 9.2 |
| 4 | ESET HOME Security | No | Complete security | 15 devices | Windows, macOS, Android | Yes | 9.0 | |
| 6 | Kaspersky Plus Internet Security | No | Complete security | 10 devices | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS | Yes | 8.8 | |
| 7 | Kaspersky Antivirus | $54.99/yr | Complete security | 3 devices | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux | Yes | 8.7 | |
| 8 | Avast One | Yes | Complete security | 30 devices | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Yes | 8.5 |
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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