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FortiClient VPN vs Shimo: catalog facts
FortiClient VPN	Shimo
Freemium A basic VPN client is free to download; the unified agent features are licensed through…	Paid Paid licence with a free trial; Shimo 6 was offered for 29 euros in September.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	macOS
Supports both SSL and IPsec VPN tunnels to FortiGate Same client covers ZTNA and endpoint protection	Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, AnyConnect, Fortinet and SSH in one app Concurrent and automated connections
Only useful with Fortinet gateways Advanced features require organisation licensing	macOS only, version 13 or newer Not a VPN service itself; you need your own servers or provider
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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