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FortiClient VPNstrongSwan
Freemium

A basic VPN client is free to download; the unified agent features are licensed through…

 Free

Free under GPLv2, with commercial licensing available as an option.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Supports both SSL and IPsec VPN tunnels to FortiGate
  • Same client covers ZTNA and endpoint protection
  • Thorough IKEv2 implementation with many IETF extensions
  • Runs on Linux, Android, FreeBSD, macOS and Windows
  • Only useful with Fortinet gateways
  • Advanced features require organisation licensing
  • Configuration requires solid IPsec knowledge
  • Mainly configured through files and the command line
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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