Feature | FortiOS | Junos OS |
---|---|---|
Operating System | Proprietary Linux-based OS for Fortinet products | FreeBSD-based OS for Juniper Networks products |
Firewall | Next-generation firewall with deep packet inspection and application control | Stateful firewall with zone-based security policies and packet filtering |
VPN | Supports IPSec, SSL, L2TP, PPTP and GRE VPN protocols | Supports IPSec, SSL, MPLS and GRE VPN protocols |
Routing | Supports static, dynamic and policy-based routing protocols | Supports static, dynamic and segment routing protocols |
SD-WAN | Provides WAN optimization and load balancing features for multiple WAN links | Provides traffic engineering and path selection features for multiple WAN links |
Management | Can be managed by FortiManager or FortiCloud platforms | Can be managed by Junos Space or Contrail platforms |