We performed a comparison between OpenVPN Access Server and Fortinet FortiClient based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Based on the parameters we compared, OpenVPN Access Server comes out ahead of Fortinet FortiClient. While both solutions have their strengths, Fortinet FortiClient's initial setup takes longer and lacks automation, additionally, the remote deployment process can be challenging.
"The solution has good performance."
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"Compared to other similar solutions, it is faster in connecting."
"For our clients with remote sites and deployed firewalls, the filtering and authentication features are very helpful."
"The EMS server gives us good control and central management."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiClient are ease of use and simple configuration."
"The initial setup is very good."
"Starting from FortiGate and from the EMS server, you have to begin at the endpoint, and that's the most useful thing about using FortiClient."
"FortiClient's most valuable features are that it's fast and safe."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its integration capabilities. The processing is fast and the reporting is also very good."
"It was very easy to set up users."
"The compatibility with almost any Linux operating system, and how easy it is to write scripts and generate keys for people to use and log in. I found it easy to deploy quickly."
"OpenVPN Access Server is cheap, and we get to use it ourselves. It is also a stable solution."
"The most valuable thing about OpenVPN Access Server is its ease of use."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
"Provides privacy and cryptography for my network communication."
"The most valuable features of the OpenVPN Access Server are the ease of use and integration with different platforms, such as Android and Windows. I can use the solution on my desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, the solution is secure."
"The solution is user-friendly and easy to implement."
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"Everybody else is doing AI, machine learning, self-healing, next-generation features. It needs more next-generation features. Everybody else is doing AI, machine learning, self-healing, next-generation features. It needs more next-generation features."
"Fortinet FortiClient could improve the connection because sometimes it drops."
"I think that FortiClient can enhance the multifactor authentication."
"More integration would be beneficial."
"We would like Fortinet to add the function or the possibility to use all FortiClient features for free."
"The solution's access control could be improved."
"In the next release, I would like to see an additional layer of security added."
"I would like for the next release to be more user-friendly for users to do not have as much of a technical background."
"It would be nice with all these features, if they could send some examples of each one; just small sample scripts to look at and say, "Oh okay, I could expand on this." That would help us a lot."
"The product’s connectivity is very slow. It could be faster."
"It is not scalable."
"I would like to see a GUI or Web UI to manage users. Today these features are in the Pro Edition or are done by scripts."
"The security needs to be improved because it was a complaint that our customers had."
"They should make the solution more secure by adding some firewall functionalities."
"There could be an easier way to set up the solution. However, if you use the provided information that comes with the solution there should not be a problem."
"I would like to see continued advanced security implementation."
Fortinet FortiClient is ranked 2nd in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 86 reviews while OpenVPN Access Server is ranked 1st in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 44 reviews. Fortinet FortiClient is rated 8.0, while OpenVPN Access Server is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiClient writes "Easy to set up and user-friendly with good support ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenVPN Access Server writes "An easy-to-use tool with which its users can access networks from home or external locations". Fortinet FortiClient is most compared with Fortinet FortiEDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and Ivanti Connect Secure, whereas OpenVPN Access Server is most compared with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, Check Point Remote Access VPN, SonicWall Netextender and Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. See our Fortinet FortiClient vs. OpenVPN Access Server report.
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