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FortiClient vs PIA VPN Comparison (2026)

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FortiClient

PIA VPN

Overview

FortiClient is an endpoint protection software that helps businesses identify malicious attacks across multiple vectors, including web, USB, and email. The software inventory management module allows managers to monitor all software installed on an endpoint and remove outdated applications.

PIA VPN is a virtual private network solution for businesses of all sizes, which provides features such as unrestricted access to global servers, increased internet speeds, privacy protection, and data encryption.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

No screenshots yet

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

2.03

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

296

170

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

78%

would recommend this app

4.3

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

79%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Easily integrates with Fortinet firewalls, FortiGate, and other Fortinet solutions enabling streamlined management of network and endpoint security.”

Cherubim D.

Systems and Network Engineer

“I have not experienced any issues with Forticlient when connecting via the VPN tunnel when working from home.”

Rachel T.

Accounts Administrator

“I have positive overall experience for FortiClient cause of its ease of use with user-friendly interface, robust suite of security features including antivirus and anti-malware protection, reliable VPN capabilities and seamless integration with FortiGate.”

Kaung K.

Senor SDN Cloud Engineer

Pros

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Cons

“The only downside of forticlient are its User Interface, which is a bit outdated, and the ram memory used, which can be draining even when not using the software.”

Harsh D.

Assistant Professor

“I wanted HW token to don't need to type-in number everytime BUT I got token that cannot connect to PC and just click to insert the number, I must still enter it manually”

Tom S.

Software Developer

“on any sudden momentarily network drop, it immediately disconnects, but it do not show up to reconnect nor it tries to reconnect on its own to spare you some nerves, if you miss short lived message popup you will have to manually open it and check connection status (first page ZERO TRUST TELEMETRY, youre welcome)”

Tom S.

Software Developer

Cons

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