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FortiClient alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded FortiClient alternative is Pritunl (2.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

FortiClient compared with 4 alternatives: Ivanti Connect Secure, Zscaler Private Access, Absolute Secure Access and Pritunl.

FortiClient has a free plan. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FortiClientThis toolFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Ivanti Connect SecurePaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Zscaler Private AccessPaidNoWeb
Absolute Secure AccessPaidNoWindows
PritunlFree plan · from $10/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from FortiClient

  1. Ivanti Connect Secure

    Enterprise SSL VPN gateway for secure remote access

    • Ivanti Connect Secure has no free plan, unlike FortiClient.
    • Ivanti Connect Secure also lists a web app.
    • Ivanti Connect Secure does not cover malware protection, which FortiClient does.

    Suits: Enterprises that run their own VPN gateways on appliances or cloud

    Ivanti Connect Secure vs FortiClientIvanti Connect Secure pricing and details

  2. Zscaler Private Access

    Zero trust access to private apps without a VPN

    • Zscaler Private Access has no free plan, unlike FortiClient.
    • Zscaler Private Access also lists a web app.
    • Zscaler Private Access lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which FortiClient has.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers remote desktop.
    • Zscaler Private Access does not cover reports and malware protection, which FortiClient does.

    Suits: Enterprises replacing VPNs and VDI for private app access

    Zscaler Private Access vs FortiClientZscaler Private Access pricing and details

  3. Absolute Secure Access

    Zero trust network access and SSE for hybrid workers

    • Absolute Secure Access has no free plan, unlike FortiClient.
    • Absolute Secure Access lists no macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which FortiClient has.
    • Absolute Secure Access also covers dashboards.
    • Absolute Secure Access does not cover reports and malware protection, which FortiClient does.

    Suits: Organizations with mobile and field workers on unreliable networks

    Absolute Secure Access vs FortiClientAbsolute Secure Access pricing and details

  4. Pritunl

    Self-hosted open-source VPN server for OpenVPN and WireGuard

    • Pritunl starts at $10 per host / month.
    • Pritunl lists no iOS and Android apps, which FortiClient has.
    • Pritunl is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Pritunl does not cover reports and malware protection, which FortiClient does.

    Suits: Teams that want to run their own VPN server without per-user fees

    Pritunl vs FortiClientPritunl pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in FortiClient

  • No prices are published; editions are bought through Fortinet's How to Buy channels.
  • Support, central management and zero trust posture assessment are not in the VPN-only edition.
  • Central management needs a separately deployed FortiClient EMS.
  • It is a VPN and endpoint agent, not a tool for controlling a desktop remotely.
FortiClient pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to FortiClient?

The alternatives to FortiClient in this directory are Ivanti Connect Secure, Zscaler Private Access, Absolute Secure Access and Pritunl. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FortiClient.

Is there a free alternative to FortiClient?

Yes. Pritunl has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to FortiClient?

Pritunl is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.