FortiOS vs. IBM i
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | FortiOS | IBM i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 52 | 72 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Quality of support | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 57.692308 | 59.701493 |
| Small Business | 19.2% | 20.6% |
| Mid-Market | 69.2% | 45.6% |
| Enterprise | 11.5% | 33.8% |
| Total page views | 346 | 385 |
| Total LLM citations | 217 | 450 |
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.
- Ease of Use
- Security Features
- Easy Management
- Security/Safety
- User-Friendly
- Easy Installation
IBM i
IBM i is a fully integrated operating system designed for IBM Power servers, combining database, middleware, security, runtime, and hypervisor into a single, cohesive solution. This integration simplifies system management, reduces total cost of ownership (TCO), and enhances operational efficiency. IBM i supports a wide range of business applications and offers flexible deployment options, including on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud environments.
- Reliability
- Security/Safety
- Security Features
- Stability
- Powerful Features
- Ease of Use