FortiLAN Cloud vs Ruijie 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.

Ruijie Cloud is a cloud service for managing network devices, monitoring networks, configuring equipment remotely, and handling authentication and marketing. Ruijie identifies chain stores, small and medium enterprises, headquarters with branches, operator networks, and other lightweight scenarios as intended settings. Wireless controls include automatic channel and power adjustment, radio-frequency management, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming. Project lifecycle tools include AI Heatmap, SON 2.0, E-WorkFlow, AI Optimization, and AI Diagnostics. Administrators can view real-time topology and device statistics, receive alarm notifications, share projects for remote support, and optimize Wi-Fi. Other controls include remote reboot, parental control, password changes, AP Mesh, AI roaming, load balancing, captive portals, app and flow control, spectrum scans, and PoE on/off. AI Heatmap is available in Ruijie Cloud and the Ruijie Reyee App; SON 2.0 setup is managed in the app. The service supports zero-touch provisioning and guest access. Basic features are free for supported Ruijie cloud-managed networking devices. The page says advanced features may become chargeable but does not give prices or plan details.