What is Fortinet?

Fortinet is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It provides cybersecurity solutions that protect networks, users, and data from continually evolving threats. Fortinet's comprehensive suite of products ensures robust security for enterprises of all sizes, offering peace of mind and robust defense against cyber attacks.

How much does Fortinet software cost?

Based on Vendr’s internal transaction data for Fortinet, the minimum price varies based on a company's specific needs. However, the maximum price for Fortinet software can reach up to $270,000. Our data reveals that the average cost for Fortinet software is about $35,000 annually.

Fortinet Product Descriptions

FortiGate

FortiGate is a high-performance, enterprise-grade firewall that provides comprehensive security and networking services. It ensures your network is protected from threats while maintaining optimal performance.

FortiManager

FortiManager offers centralized management for Fortinet's security solutions, enabling streamlined operations and policy management. It simplifies the administration of your security infrastructure, saving time and reducing complexity.

Fortinet EDR

Fortinet EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) provides advanced threat detection and response capabilities to protect endpoints from sophisticated cyber threats. It ensures your devices are secure, minimizing the risk of breaches.

Other products include Fortinet Forticlient, Fortinet FortiGate IPS, Fortinet FortiGuard Security Subscription, Fortinet Next Generation Firewall, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Fortinet Unified Threat Management, and Fortiproxy.

Vendr community insights for Fortinet

Here are some recent insights from our community regarding Fortinet:

• "We were able to secure an additional 14% discount on a 3-year agreement. However, Fortinet does not allow for annual payments on multi-year contracts, so we have to pay upfront."
• "We were able to obtain a 32% discount via a reseller (Telia) for our support and maintenance on a 12-month agreement."

How can I get a percentage off list price for Fortinet?

We currently do not have average savings data for Fortinet. However, by leveraging our expertise from completing over 40,000 deals across 5,000 suppliers and $4B+ in software spend with an average savings of 11%, we will ensure you always pay the best and fairest price. Vendr customers typically get a lower price than what is currently listed on Fortinet's official website by utilizing our extensive market insights and negotiation strategies.

How does Vendr help me get the lowest price on Fortinet?

Vendr uses insights from more than 20 unique purchasers and over 30 completed deals to help users get the lowest price on Fortinet software. Here’s how we do it:

• Economies of Scale: By bundling purchases, we achieve cost savings.
• Expected Growth: We leverage your company's growth projections to negotiate better terms.
• Multi-Year Commitments: Committing to longer terms can secure lower prices.
• Quick Sales Process Signatures: Speeding up the purchasing process can lead to additional savings.
• End-of-Quarter Signatures: Timing purchases to align with vendor sales cycles can result in better deals.
• Case Study References: Offering to be a case study can sometimes result in price reductions.

Vendr can assist you in achieving similar savings. Create a free Vendr account to explore more.

What's the best way for me to get the lowest price for Fortinet on my own?

Vendr's Premium Intelligence provides deeper community insights, pricing benchmarks, contract analysis, stack savings review, and SaaS experts on demand to put enterprise purchasing power into the hands of organizations that staff their own procurement teams. Here’s how it helps:

• Pricing Benchmarks: Compare your pricing against industry standards.
• Community Insights: Access real-world experiences and strategies from other Fortinet users.
• Stack Savings Review: Optimize your software stack for cost efficiency.
• Contract Analysis: Get expert reviews of your contracts to identify potential savings.
• SaaS Experts on Demand: Consult with experts to navigate complex purchasing decisions.

Why do Department Heads prefer purchasing Fortinet through Vendr?

Vendr eliminates unnecessary sales calls, outdated channel partners, and long sales cycles. This facilitates:

• Faster Access to Software: Get up and running quickly without the usual delays.
• Accelerated Time-to-Value: Start seeing the benefits of your software investment sooner.
• Elimination of Unnecessary Sales Demos: Skip redundant presentations and focus on what matters.
• Budget Ownership: Maintain control over your department's spending.
• Adherence to Company Policy: Ensure all purchases comply with internal guidelines.

This paves the way for department heads to maximize software ROI and maintain strong relationships with their finance and procurement teams.