FortiClient vs Kaspersky Next
FortiClient
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| Figure | FortiClient | Kaspersky Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Endpoint Security Software | 8.6 (#1) | 7.9 (#9) |
| Spec score · Endpoint Protection Platforms | 8.4 (#5) | 7.8 (#12) |
| Company | Fortinet says it was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000. | Kaspersky Lab was established on June 26, 1997. |
| Endpoint protection | The unified agent adds AI-based next-generation antivirus, endpoint quarantine, an application firewall, cloud sandbox support, USB device control, and ransomware protection. | EDR Foundations protects against ransomware, fileless malware, zero-day attacks and other emerging threats. |
| Founded | 2000 | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California, United States | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Management | FortiClient is centrally managed by FortiClient EMS, and the product page also lists FortiClient Cloud as a central management option. | EDR Foundations has a cloud-based management console, and on-premises deployment is available when required. |
| Support | FortiCare offers 24x7 support options, and FortiClient services include endpoint onboarding, provisioning, Security Fabric setup, vulnerability monitoring, and endpoint security monitoring. | Kaspersky directs customers to partners for help with installation, upgrades or maintenance. |
| Trial | Fortinet says licensed FortiClient EMS is available to try through a trial request on its downloads page. | Kaspersky offers a 30-day free trial of its business EDR plans. |
Plans
FortiClient
- FortiClient VPN-onlyFree
- FortiClient EPP/APT EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient Standalone EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient ZTNA EditionPriced on request
Kaspersky Next
- Kaspersky Next EDR ExpertPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next EDR FoundationsPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next EDR OptimumPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next MXDR OptimumPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next XDR ExpertPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next XDR OptimumPriced on request
In their own words
FortiClient
FortiClient has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Kaspersky Next
Kaspersky Next is a tiered business security line covering endpoint protection, EDR and XDR offerings. EDR Foundations targets ransomware, fileless malware, zero-day attacks and other emerging threats. For detected attacks, it provides a visual threat pathway and root-cause analysis, along with application, web and device controls for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux. Administrators can use its cloud-based management console or deploy on premises when required. EDR Optimum adds IoC scanning, guided incident response, patch and encryption management, and cloud service controls. It can identify cloud services in use and find sensitive data stored in Microsoft 365 apps. MXDR Optimum includes 24/7 threat monitoring and detection, plus access to Kaspersky's expert team. Business EDR plans have a 30-day free trial, but there is no free plan and pricing is on request. Kaspersky directs customers to partners for help with installation, upgrades or maintenance. The company reports a SOC 2 Type II audit covering antivirus database development and release processes, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its data services.