G2 Vendor Directory

FortiOS vs. Slackel

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

MetricFortiOS

by Fortinet

Slackel

by Slackel

Overall rating4.34.2
Review count5213
Ease of use8.89.0
Ease of setup8.99.6
Quality of support8.89.6
Meets requirements9.29.4
NPS57.69230846.153846
Small Business19.2%53.8%
Mid-Market69.2%46.2%
Enterprise11.5%0.0%
Total page views34659
Total LLM citations2171

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

Slackel

Slackel is a Linux distribution based on Slackware and Salix. It is fully compatible with Slackware and Salix.

Pros

  • Stability
  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Long-Term Support
  • Reliability