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Fortinet pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $50 to $50 per endpoint/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Best Practices onboarding service required for all new customers (mandatory add-on)

2

Minimum order quantities: 25 endpoints for basic tier, 100-500 for advanced tiers

3

Multi-year contracts required for best pricing; upfront payment required (no annual payments on multi-year)

4

Expanded cloud storage for longer data retention priced separately

5

NSE training and certification fees for security teams

6

Professional services for deployment: $3,000-$15,000+

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Integration with non-Fortinet security tools may require additional licensing

8

FortiCare premium support upgrade beyond standard 24x7

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $50 × 12) $15,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$3,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $47,500–$84,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Fortinet?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Fortinet charge for implementation?

Fortinet doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Fortinet support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Fortinet?

Most Fortinet plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Fortinet?

Many features marketed as part of Fortinet are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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