G2 Vendor Directory

Microsoft Defender for Business vs. FortiClient

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

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Business

by Microsoft

FortiClient

by Fortinet

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count30276
Ease of use9.19.2
Ease of setup8.68.9
Quality of support8.48.9
Meets requirements8.99.3
NPS66.66666761.481481
Small Business53.3%17.7%
Mid-Market36.7%57.0%
Enterprise10.0%25.3%
Total page views251859
Total LLM citations1,6552,699

Microsoft Defender for Business

Microsoft Defender for Business is an AI-powered, enterprise-grade security solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with up to 300 employees. It offers comprehensive protection against cyberthreats such as ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. Designed for ease of use, it provides robust security features without the need for specialized IT expertise.

Pros

  • Security
  • System Protection
  • Ease of Use
  • Antivirus Protection
  • Protection
  • Alert Notifications

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