G2 Vendor Directory

FortiOS vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricFortiOS

by Fortinet

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.34.5
Review count522,412
Ease of use8.88.9
Ease of setup8.99.1
Quality of support8.88.6
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS57.69230871.034775
Small Business19.2%47.6%
Mid-Market69.2%32.7%
Enterprise11.5%19.7%
Total page views3463,590
Total LLM citations2173,733

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

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings you the best of open source, backed by enterprise-grade assurance. Ubuntu delivers a unified and stable experience. Ubuntu serves as an interoperable platform, from the desktop to the edge. Wherever you innovate, you can expect high-performance and the same rich tooling ecosystem. Through community and partnership, we ensure that Ubuntu is always at the cutting-edge.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Open Source
  • User Interface
  • User-Friendly
  • Speed/Performance