Comparison

Webex vs FortiClient

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Webex

This app provides a secure platform for continuous teamwork, offering messaging, file sharing, video meetings, and calling. It streamlines collaboration by centralizing work tools and enabling instant communication and decision-making.

Highlights
  • Continuous teamwork spaces
  • Messaging and file sharing
  • HD video meetings
  • Screen sharing
  • Integrations and bots
  • Cross-space search
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
Currently charting
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Cisco Webex is an app for continuous teamwork. Move work forward in secure work spaces where everyone can contribute anytime with messaging, file sharing, white boarding, video meetings, calling, and more. It works on virtually any device, with these top benefits for mobile app users: • Streamline Teamwork: One place for all the tools that help you do your job better and faster. Create spaces for you and another person or for a group working on a project. • Make Better Decisions: Start and join meetings instantly. See everyone with an amazing HD video experience. Share your screen. Keep teamwork going in the connected work space. • Stay Informed About All Your Work: Select from our growing catalog of integrations and bots to keep up to date with what's happening in other apps such as Box and Salesforce • Find Anything Fast: Search for people, messages, and files across all your spaces - no need to switch accounts or views • Bring The Experience Into Meeting Rooms: Pair your app to a Webex device, such as the Webex Board, to do things like wirelessly control meetings and save whiteboard drawings • Work Securely: Built for business collaboration with end-to-end encryption Want to do more with Webex? Visit webex.com. IMPORTANT NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS - PLEASE READ Cisco Webex is a collaboration application that provides messaging, voice, and video calling capabilities. By downloading Cisco Webex, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Cisco EULA. You also consent to the installation of all future updates of the Cisco Webex software. Use of this software is governed by the current Cisco END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT found at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/go/eula By using the Cisco Webex software, you consent to Cisco Systems Inc. collection of data from your usage of the Webex software. All Data is collected in conformity with the Cisco Privacy Policy which is located at http://www.cisco.com/web/siteassets/legal/privacy.html WARNING: This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties. Cisco Systems Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 USA

About

FortiClient

Securely connect your device to a corporate network and protect against web threats. Offers VPN connectivity, web filtering, and multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • SSLVPN and IPsec connectivity
  • Web filtering for malicious sites
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Centralized management
  • VPN always-up support
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FortiClient Endpoint Security App allows you to securely connect your device to Fortinet Security Fabric. The premium features allow you to connect SSLVPN or IPsec to FortiGate, protect your device against malicious sites using WebFilter technology and connect to EMS for central management. Supported Features - Web Security (helps block malicious sites or restrict access based on web category using any browser) - IPsec Support - SSLVPN Support - 2-factor Authentication using FortiToken - Client Certificates - VPN always-up support - Central Management using EMS **** Compatibility **** Requires iOS 9.0.0 and above, support iPhone, iPad and iPod. FortiOS v6.2+ is supported for VPN.

Screenshots

Webex4 screens
FortiClient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Webex at 4.6 against FortiClient's 2.9. Webex also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 102) and review sentiment (36% vs 18%). FortiClient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Webex sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.49 per month. FortiClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Webex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Webex has 9.4K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Webex's written reviews are positive against 18% of FortiClient's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Webex ships an update every 2 weeks, FortiClient every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Webex versus FortiClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebexFortiClient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.4K ratings) — better2.9 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better102
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size551 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCiscoFortinet

Customer experience

Webex

All ratings9,443 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews555 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative52.8%

FortiClient

All ratings102 ratings
Positive46.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative51.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Webex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes after updates
  • Login and sign-out issues
  • Screen sharing not working
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Improve messaging and notification features
  • Provide more customization options
  • Consolidate all Webex features into a single app

FortiClient

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Webex

Subscriptions1
  • Webex Meet Plan7 Days trial$14.491 Month
None

FortiClient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Webex free?
Webex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FortiClient free?
FortiClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Webex or FortiClient?
Webex is rated higher. Webex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while FortiClient averages 2.9 from 102 ratings.
Do Webex or FortiClient have ads?
Neither Webex nor FortiClient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webex or FortiClient?
Webex ships an update every 2 weeks, and FortiClient every 2 months. Most recently, Webex was updated on September 24, 2026 and FortiClient on August 25, 2026.

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