G2 Vendor Directory

Linux Mint vs. FortiOS

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

MetricLinux Mint

by Linux Mark Institute

FortiOS

by Fortinet

Overall rating4.54.3
Review count18952
Ease of use9.18.8
Ease of setup9.38.9
Quality of support8.68.8
Meets requirements9.19.2
NPS74.73118357.692308
Small Business54.9%19.2%
Mid-Market32.1%69.2%
Enterprise13.0%11.5%
Total page views687346
Total LLM citations2,110217

Linux Mint

Linux Mint is a community-driven Linux distribution that aims to provide a modern, elegant, and comfortable operating system that is both powerful and easy to use. Based on Ubuntu and Debian, it offers full multimedia support out of the box and comes bundled with a variety of free and open-source applications. The default desktop environment is Cinnamon, developed by the Linux Mint team, with MATE and Xfce available as alternatives. Linux Mint is available for x86-64 systems.

Pros

  • User-Friendly
  • Stability
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Speed/Performance
  • Ease of Use
  • Lightweight Size

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