Side by side
FortiClient vs WireGuard
Both stand on business vpn software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
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WireGuard offers a free, cross-platform VPN with public-key routing, roaming and a compact design. Its UDP-only transport, limited obfuscation focus and default post-quantum limitation matter for specialized deployments.
Visit WireGuardThe facts
| FortiClient | WireGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fortinet.com | wireguard.com |
| On business vpn software | #11 of 94 | #39 of 94 |
FortiClient: what it does well
WireGuard: what it does well
- Free plan across desktop and mobile platforms
- Public-key peer authentication
- Rotating session keys provide forward secrecy
- Docker network-namespace support
- wg-quick automates routine setup
What to know first
- No TCP tunneling
- Obfuscation is outside the protocol
- Not post-quantum secure by default
- Basic administrative control
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