G2 Vendor Directory

MetaDefender vs. FortiClient

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMetaDefender

by OPSWAT

FortiClient

by Fortinet

Overall rating4.34.4
Review count15276
Ease of use9.19.2
Ease of setup9.08.9
Quality of support9.08.9
Meets requirements9.29.3
NPS53.33333361.481481
Small Business40.0%17.7%
Mid-Market33.3%57.0%
Enterprise26.7%25.3%
Total page views422859
Total LLM citations3,4182,699

MetaDefender

MetaDefender Platform is an advanced threat prevention solution that lets organizations embed multi-layer file security into existing applications and security architectures, especially to protect common attack vectors like malicious file uploads, untrusted file transfers, and file-based supply chain risk. It’s designed for environments that need stronger protection against highly evasive malware, zero-day attacks, and APTs, including IT and OT/critical infrastructure use cases.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Security
  • Scanning Efficiency
  • Protection
  • Scanning
  • Efficiency

FortiClient

Integrated endpoint protection that provides automated next-generation threat protection, as well as visibility and control of your software and hardware inventory across the entire security fabric. Identify and remediate vulnerable or compromised hosts across your attack surface.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Security
  • VPN Efficiency
  • Connectivity
  • Reliability
  • Secure Access