FortiLAN Cloud vs Grandstream GWN.Cloud

FortiLAN Cloud is a cloud-deployed, web-based service for managing Fortinet wireless access points and switches across sites. Its Free Tier costs nothing and covers up to 30 FortiAPs, three FortiSwitches, three sites, and seven days of log storage. Devices can use zero-touch provisioning, and the service includes guest access, roaming optimization, API access, and Wi-Fi 7 support. Licensed Tiers scale with the number of sites and include one year of logs plus advanced wireless and switch features. A Multi-Tenancy License supports multiple sub-accounts and their administration, with managed service providers as its stated audience. Fortinet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA. The service is accessed through the web and deployed in the cloud.

Grandstream GWN.Cloud, also known as GDMS Networking, is a cloud platform for managing Grandstream GWN network devices. It covers access points, switches, routers, and GCC convergence devices, with no stated limits on sites or on access points, switches, and routers. Administrators can monitor networks in real time through a browser or mobile app, with alerts, statistics, and reports. Centralized tools include device and client management, captive portal setup, bandwidth controls, and network topology views. Maintenance features support scheduled firmware updates, configuration and data backups, and change-log review. The GDMS app provides management and monitoring on iOS and Android. API Developer Mode offers REST API access for external workflows, including webhook alerts, device and client data, and automated network configuration. The service is hosted by AWS, with 99.99% uptime stated in the user guide. First-time users must sign up; adding a device requires its MAC address and the password printed on the unit. The GDMS Networking plan costs nothing for Grandstream GWN/GCC devices.