G2 Vendor Directory

IBM i vs. Apple OS X Mountain Lion

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

MetricIBM i

by IBM

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

by Apple

Overall rating4.44.2
Review count72221
Ease of use8.89.1
Ease of setup8.79.1
Quality of support8.68.5
Meets requirements9.18.8
NPS59.70149345.833333
Small Business20.6%46.4%
Mid-Market45.6%32.1%
Enterprise33.8%21.5%
Total page views385240
Total LLM citations450144

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.

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Security/Safety
  • Security Features
  • Stability
  • Powerful Features
  • Ease of Use

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

OS X Mountain Lion, version 10.8, is the ninth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers, launched on July 25, 2012. This release introduced over 200 new features, many inspired by iOS, to enhance user experience and system functionality. Key Features and Functionality: - iCloud Integration: Seamless synchronization of Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Reminders, Notes, and iWork documents across all Apple devices.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Speed/Performance
  • New Features
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation
  • Regular Updates