G2 Vendor Directory

Black Lab vs. FortiOS

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricBlack Lab

by Black Lab Linux

FortiOS

by Fortinet

Overall rating3.84.3
Review count1552
Ease of use9.18.8
Ease of setup8.28.9
Quality of support8.78.8
Meets requirements8.99.2
NPS13.33333357.692308
Small Business64.3%19.2%
Mid-Market21.4%69.2%
Enterprise14.3%11.5%
Total page views116346
Total LLM citations27217

Black Lab

Black Lab Linux is based on Ubuntu Linux tailored both for general desktop use and for the more technical user. It is commercially made available by PC/OpenSystems LLC for business desktops, education facilities, as well as parallel computing.

Pros

  • User-Friendly
  • Regular Updates
  • Community Support

FortiOS

FortiOS is Fortinet's proprietary operating system that serves as the foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric, delivering integrated security and networking capabilities across various environments, including on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and converging IT/OT/IoT infrastructures. By enabling the convergence of security and networking, FortiOS helps close security gaps and simplifies management, ensuring consistent user experiences and unified security policies.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Security Features
  • Easy Management
  • Security/Safety
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation