FortiLAN Cloud
FortiLAN Cloud: A capable free starting point for centralized FortiAP management across sites. Ranked #2 of 24 in Wireless Network Management Software by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for fortiAP environments needing free entry.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFortiAP environments needing free entry
- Free planYes
- DeploymentCloud
- Founded2000 · Sunnyvale, California, USA
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free tier includes centralized FortiAP management and monitoring
- Zero-touch provisioning, roaming, analytics, and spectrum tools
- REST API plus FortiSwitch and FortiCloud integrations
Where it doesn't
- Paid tiers are license-based rather than publicly priced
- Free tier retains logs for seven days
- Primarily intended for deployments not managed by FortiGate
Our verdict on FortiLAN Cloud
FortiLAN Cloud is Fortinet’s hosted management platform for standalone FortiAP deployments. It is designed for teams managing wireless networks across sites, from a single access point to thousands of devices, especially when FortiGate is not managing the deployment. The service centralizes configuration, lifecycle management, monitoring, reporting, analytics, firmware updates, troubleshooting, and wireless administration through web and API access.
The free tier gives smaller deployments a substantial starting point: FortiAP deployment and management, visibility and monitoring, and seven days of log storage. It also supports zero-touch provisioning, guest captive portal configuration, fast roaming using 802.11r, spectrum analysis, scheduled firmware updates, and REST API access for configuration and monitoring. Licensed tiers scale with the number of sites, extend log retention to one year, and add advanced wireless and switch features. A separate multi-tenancy license adds sub-accounts and sub-account administration for managed service providers. Fortinet does not publish public prices for the licensed tiers; access is sold through management-license SKUs. The free tier has no time limit.
Its strongest fit is the Fortinet ecosystem. FortiAP is the core platform, while FortiSwitch, FortiCloud IAM, FortiCare, and FortiGuard extend the surrounding environment. Multi-site and multi-tenancy management make the service relevant to distributed operations and providers managing separate customer accounts. Choose FortiLAN Cloud if free entry, FortiAP lifecycle control, and Fortinet integrations are priorities. Consider another product if public paid pricing or a platform centered on non-Fortinet wireless hardware is more important.
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FortiLAN Cloud fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Managed AP limit | Not verified |
| Zero-touch provisioning | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes |
| Roaming optimization | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 support | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: FortiAP, FortiSwitch, FortiCloud IAM, FortiCare, FortiGuard |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | fortinet.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
FortiLAN Cloud integrations
FortiLAN Cloud lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- FortiAP
- FortiSwitch
- FortiCloud IAM
- FortiCare
- FortiGuard
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