IBM i vs. FortiOS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | IBM i | FortiOS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Review count | 72 | 52 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Quality of support | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Meets requirements | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 59.701493 | 57.692308 |
| Small Business | 20.6% | 19.2% |
| Mid-Market | 45.6% | 69.2% |
| Enterprise | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Total page views | 385 | 346 |
| Total LLM citations | 450 | 217 |
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
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