G2 Vendor Directory

FortiOS vs. PureOS

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

MetricFortiOS

by Fortinet

PureOS

by PureOS

Overall rating4.34.4
Review count5222
Ease of use8.88.6
Ease of setup8.99.5
Quality of support8.88.1
Meets requirements9.28.7
NPS57.69230857.142857
Small Business19.2%66.7%
Mid-Market69.2%23.8%
Enterprise11.5%9.5%
Total page views346113
Total LLM citations217120

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

PureOS

PureOS is a privacy-focused, open-source operating system developed by Purism, designed to provide users with a secure and user-friendly computing environment. Built upon the Debian GNU/Linux distribution, PureOS emphasizes user freedom, security, and privacy by including only free and open-source software. It is endorsed by the Free Software Foundation and is suitable for both desktop and mobile devices, offering a convergent experience across platforms.

Pros

  • Open Source
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Security/Safety
  • Privacy Focus
  • Easy Installation
  • Ease of Use