G2 Vendor Directory

FortiOS vs. Black Lab

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

MetricFortiOS

by Fortinet

Black Lab

by Black Lab Linux

Overall rating4.33.8
Review count5215
Ease of use8.89.1
Ease of setup8.98.2
Quality of support8.88.7
Meets requirements9.28.9
NPS57.69230813.333333
Small Business19.2%64.3%
Mid-Market69.2%21.4%
Enterprise11.5%14.3%
Total page views346116
Total LLM citations21727

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

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