FortiClient vs ThreatDown Endpoint Protection
FortiClient
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| Figure | FortiClient | ThreatDown Endpoint Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Endpoint Security Software | 8.6 (#1) | 7.2 (#12) |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 8.9 (#10) | 7.7 (#61) |
| Spec score · Endpoint Protection Platforms | 8.4 (#5) | 7.1 (#16) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2026 |
| Integrations | The product page describes integrations with Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiGate, FortiSandbox, FortiSIEM, FortiAuthenticator, Active Directory, and Google G Suite Admin Console. | Listed technology integrations include Splunk Enterprise, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle, Stellar Cyber, and Splunk Phantom. |
| Management | FortiClient is centrally managed by FortiClient EMS, and the product page also lists FortiClient Cloud as a central management option. | The product is managed through a cloud-based console described as a single pane of glass. |
| Protection scope | complete security | internet security |
| Purpose | FortiClient is a modular endpoint agent for protection, compliance, and secure access that communicates with the Fortinet Security Fabric. | Endpoint Protection provides malware protection and remediation with predictive threat detection, proactive threat blocking, and integrated end-to-end protection. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Support | FortiCare offers 24x7 support options, and FortiClient services include endpoint onboarding, provisioning, Security Fabric setup, vulnerability monitoring, and endpoint security monitoring. | The support agreement says Endpoint Protection subscription customers receive Standard Support during their subscription term. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux |
Plans
FortiClient
- FortiClient VPN-onlyFree
- FortiClient EPP/APT EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient Standalone EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient ZTNA EditionPriced on request
ThreatDown Endpoint Protection
- Advanced EDRPrice not published
- Core Next-Gen AVPrice not published
- Elite MDRPrice not published
- Ultimate MDR PlusPrice not published
In their own words
FortiClient
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ThreatDown Endpoint Protection
ThreatDown Endpoint Protection provides malware detection, blocking and remediation for Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints. Predictive threat detection and proactive blocking are managed through a cloud-based console, with ThreatDown describing one lightweight agent for its endpoint technologies. Core capabilities include next-generation antivirus, device control, application blocking, vulnerability assessment and browser phishing protection. Ransomware Rollback can restore files encrypted, detected or modified up to seven days after an attack. The Advanced EDR bundle adds endpoint detection and response, patch management, firewall management, drive encryption and managed threat hunting. Higher bundles add 24/7 managed detection and response, then identity threat detection and response, MDR Plus and premium support. ThreatDown OneView provides a multi-tenant console for service providers managing customer endpoints. Listed integrations include Splunk Enterprise, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle, Stellar Cyber and Splunk Phantom, while open APIs support partner solutions. ThreatDown says it does not sell personal data to third parties and describes GDPR processes. Pricing is on request; subscription customers receive Standard Support.