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Emsisoft Business Security vs FortiClient

Emsisoft Business Security

emsisoft.com

FortiClient

fortinet.com

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FigureEmsisoft Business SecurityFortiClient
Price from$1.10/moFree
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WebYes—
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
APIYes—
Plans published34
Spec score · Antivirus software9.1 (#8)8.9 (#13)
CompanyEmsisoft says it is headquartered in New Zealand and traces its roots to 1999, when its CEO began writing the first line of Emsisoft Anti-Malware code.Fortinet says it was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000.
FoundedLinkedIn states that Emsisoft was founded in 2003 by Christian Mairoll and relocated from Austria to New Zealand in 2014.2000
Free planNoNo
HeadquartersRichmond, New ZealandSunnyvale, California, United States
IntegrationsEmsisoft lists RMM and PSA integrations including Syncro, Atera, SuperOps, Datto, Pulseway, Action1, Kaseya VSA, NinjaOne, N-able N-sight, Microsoft Intune, and Level.The product page describes integrations with Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiGate, FortiSandbox, FortiSIEM, FortiAuthenticator, Active Directory, and Google G Suite Admin Console.
Protection scopeinternet securitycomplete security
PurposeEmsisoft Business Security provides centrally managed cybersecurity for workstations, servers, and remote teams, and is made for small and medium sized businesses.FortiClient is a modular endpoint agent for protection, compliance, and secure access that communicates with the Fortinet Security Fabric.
Ransomware protectionYesYes
SupportBusiness Security includes email and live chat customer support; Emsisoft says its products have a 30-day money-back guarantee.FortiCare offers 24x7 support options, and FortiClient services include endpoint onboarding, provisioning, Security Fabric setup, vulnerability monitoring, and endpoint security monitoring.
Supported platformsWindows,macOSWindows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android
Supported systemsThe current Business Security page lists Windows 10 64-bit and Windows Server 2016 or newer, plus macOS 11 Big Sur or newer on Intel and Apple silicon.The product feature matrix lists Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chromebook, and Linux, with availability of capabilities varying by system.

Plans

Emsisoft Business Security

  • Business Security$1.10 a month
  • Business SecurityPrice not published
  • Business SecurityPriced on request

Emsisoft Business Security pricing →

FortiClient

  • FortiClient VPN-onlyFree
  • FortiClient EPP/APT EditionPriced on request
  • FortiClient Standalone EditionPriced on request
  • FortiClient ZTNA EditionPriced on request

FortiClient pricing →

In their own words

Emsisoft Business Security

Emsisoft Business Security provides centrally managed cybersecurity for business workstations, servers, and remote teams, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. Protection layers include web protection, a real-time dual-engine file scanner with machine-learning-supported detection, a behavior blocker, and anti-ransomware monitoring. Its ransomware defenses include signature-based, exploit, and behavior-based detection, including monitoring for ransomware-like encryption and backup deletion. The Management Console is a web console for endpoints, clients, and sites, also accessible through Android and iOS apps. The product supports Windows servers, protects file shares and connected storage, and can run from boot without a logged-in user. Automation options include a command-line scanner, email and webhook alerts, and a public monitoring API. The Business Security plan costs $1.10 a month; only active devices are charged, and volume discounts apply. It includes email and live chat support, and a 30-day trial is available. There is no free plan. Emsisoft was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Richmond, New Zealand.

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