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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. FortiClient

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

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint

by Microsoft

FortiClient

by Fortinet

Overall rating4.44.4
Review count312276
Ease of use8.89.2
Ease of setup8.78.9
Quality of support8.78.9
Meets requirements8.89.3
NPS58.74587561.481481
Small Business27.2%17.7%
Mid-Market34.6%57.0%
Enterprise38.2%25.3%
Total page views757859
Total LLM citations5,7732,699

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a complete endpoint security solution that delivers preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. With Defender for Endpoint, you have: Agentless, cloud powered - No additional deployment or infrastructure. No delays or update compatibility issues. Always up to date. Unparalleled optics - Built on the industry’s deepest insight into Windows threats and shared signals across devices, identities, and information.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Threat Detection
  • Security
  • Protection
  • Cybersecurity Protection
  • Features

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