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Dataiku vs Fortinet FortiGate

Dataiku logo

Dataiku

Machine Learning

Browser-based platform where visual data preparation and written code share one pipeline

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fortinet FortiGate logo

Fortinet FortiGate

Cybersecurity

Next-generation firewall with AI-powered threat protection

From
$500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dataiku has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dataiku visual recipes are stored as Dataiku's own configuration and do not export as runnable SQL or Python, so a Flow with hundreds of visual steps has to be rebuilt from scratch if the organisation ever leaves, and that cost rises with every project added.; Fortinet FortiGate security services are sold as separate FortiGuard subscription bundles, so ATP, UTP and ENT determine which protections are actually active
  • They diverge on capability: Dataiku covers Visual Flow, Fortinet FortiGate covers Next-generation firewall.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataiku and Fortinet FortiGate actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataiku and Fortinet FortiGate differ
AttributeDataikuFortinet FortiGate
Starting priceFree$500/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, Mac, Windows, WebHardware, Virtual, Cloud
CategoryMachine LearningCybersecurity
Founded20132000

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dataiku

  • Visual Flow
  • Visual recipes
  • Code recipes and notebooks
  • Computation pushdown
  • Automated machine learning
  • Scenarios
  • Node topology
  • Governance features

Only in Fortinet FortiGate

  • Next-generation firewall
  • Intrusion prevention
  • SSL/TLS inspection
  • Application control
  • Web filtering
  • SD-WAN
  • Zero-trust network access
  • AI-powered threat detection

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dataiku

  • Organisations where analysts and data scientists must collaborate on the same pipeline rather than exchanging extractsnot Fortinet FortiGate
  • Regulated model risk environments needing documented lineage, sign-off and a record of how a production model was producednot Fortinet FortiGate
  • Pushing heavy transformations down into a cloud warehouse while keeping the pipeline definition in one reviewable placenot Fortinet FortiGate
  • Large enterprises replacing a sprawl of spreadsheets and unmanaged scripts with something a governance function will acceptnot Fortinet FortiGate

Fortinet FortiGate

  • Next-generation firewalling at data centre, campus and branch scalenot Dataiku
  • Secure SD-WAN across distributed sitesnot Dataiku
  • Zero trust network access to internal applicationsnot Dataiku
  • Virtual firewalls in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oraclenot Dataiku
  • Ruggedised deployments in industrial environmentsnot Dataiku

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dataiku

  • Visual recipes are stored as Dataiku's own configuration and do not export as runnable SQL or Python, so a Flow with hundreds of visual steps has to be rebuilt from scratch if the organisation ever leaves, and that cost rises with every project added.
  • Production requires separate automation and API nodes, each installed and licensed, so the figure quoted for building models is not the figure for running them.
  • Licensing is per user across tiers, and the lower tiers are constrained enough that occasional contributors frequently end up needing a full seat, which makes a wide rollout cost more than the initial estimate suggested.
  • A self-hosted installation needs a dedicated administrator for upgrades, connection management, permissions and node topology, so the licence is a fraction of the real cost of ownership.
  • Computation pushes down to the warehouse or Spark cluster where it is billed by that provider, so a platform sold on making analysts self-sufficient can generate a large warehouse bill that nobody attributes back to it.

Fortinet FortiGate

  • Security services are sold as separate FortiGuard subscription bundles, so ATP, UTP and ENT determine which protections are actually active
  • Throughput is tied to the appliance model, from 500 Mbps on the FortiGate 30G to 520 Gbps on the 7121F, so capacity planning is a hardware purchase
  • Pricing is not published and goes through partners

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataiku

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • Single user
    • Core features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Full platform
    • Collaboration
    • MLOps

Fortinet FortiGate

$500/year
  • FortiGate Entry$500/year
    • Basic firewall
    • VPN support
    • Threat protection
  • FortiGate Enterprise$2500/year
    • Advanced threat protection
    • SSL inspection
    • Application control
  • FortiGate Ultimate$10000/year
    • All Enterprise features
    • Zero-trust access
    • AI-powered analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataiku if

  • You need visual flow.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web.
  • You also want visual recipes.
Dataiku review

Choose Fortinet FortiGate if

  • You need next-generation firewall.
  • You work on Hardware, Virtual, Cloud.
  • You also want intrusion prevention.
Fortinet FortiGate review

Questions people ask

Is Dataiku or Fortinet FortiGate better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataiku starts at Free and Fortinet FortiGate at $500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataiku or Fortinet FortiGate?
Dataiku has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dataiku and $500/year for Fortinet FortiGate.
Does Dataiku or Fortinet FortiGate run on more platforms?
Dataiku runs on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web. Fortinet FortiGate runs on Hardware, Virtual, Cloud.
Can I use Dataiku for free?
Yes. Dataiku has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fortinet FortiGate starts at $500/year.
What is Dataiku best used for?
Dataiku is most often used for organisations where analysts and data scientists must collaborate on the same pipeline rather than exchanging extracts, regulated model risk environments needing documented lineage, sign-off and a record of how a production model was produced, pushing heavy transformations down into a cloud warehouse while keeping the pipeline definition in one reviewable place, large enterprises replacing a sprawl of spreadsheets and unmanaged scripts with something a governance function will accept. Of those, organisations where analysts and data scientists must collaborate on the same pipeline rather than exchanging extracts and regulated model risk environments needing documented lineage, sign-off and a record of how a production model was produced are not what Fortinet FortiGate is typically brought in for.
What can Dataiku do that Fortinet FortiGate cannot?
Dataiku covers Visual Flow, Visual recipes, Code recipes and notebooks, Computation pushdown. Fortinet FortiGate covers Next-generation firewall, Intrusion prevention, SSL/TLS inspection, Application control.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dataiku: Is there a free version?

There is a free edition with limits on users and features, adequate for evaluation and personal work. Anything a team runs in production is a negotiated commercial agreement.

Fortinet FortiGate: What are the FortiGate security bundle options?

Fortinet offers three FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services bundles: ENT Bundle (ultimate security for networks, web, file, SaaS, data, and devices), UTP Bundle (advanced web and network protection), and ATP Bundle (protection against network intrusions and malware with IPS, antivirus, and application control).

Source
Dataiku: Do I have to write code to use it?

No. That is the premise. An analyst can build a complete pipeline through visual recipes, and a data scientist can write Python next to it in the same Flow.

Fortinet FortiGate: How do I get pricing for FortiGate?

Pricing is not published on the product page. To obtain a quote, you can request a free product demo or connect with a security expert through the contact options on the site.

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Dataiku: Where does the computation actually run?

Wherever you connect it. Transformations are pushed down into the warehouse, database or Spark cluster where the data lives, which is efficient and also means the compute cost appears on that provider's bill rather than Dataiku's.

Fortinet FortiGate: Is there a free trial for FortiGate?

The product page does not mention a free trial. However, Fortinet offers a free product demo that allows you to evaluate the solution before committing to a purchase.

Source
Dataiku: Can I export my work if we leave?

Code recipes are your code and leave with you. Visual recipes do not export as equivalent code, so the visual portion of a Flow has to be reimplemented, and that portion tends to be the majority in the projects where the platform succeeded best.

Dataiku: Self-hosted or cloud?

Both are offered. Self-hosting gives control over data residency and networking and requires an administrator; the managed cloud removes that work and moves the constraint to what the vendor's environment supports.

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