AlmaLinux OS vs. Debian
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | AlmaLinux OS | Debian |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 21 | 223 |
| Ease of use | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| Ease of setup | 9.9 | 8.8 |
| Quality of support | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 76.190476 | 77.375566 |
| Small Business | 37.5% | 47.9% |
| Mid-Market | 43.8% | 31.5% |
| Enterprise | 18.8% | 20.7% |
| Total page views | 230 | 319 |
| Total LLM citations | 366 | 868 |
AlmaLinux OS
AlmaLinux OS is an enterprise Linux operating system used across the globe by enterprises, supercomputers, and hobbyists alike, but it’s guided and built by the community. We were the first downstream RHEL clone to be released after the announcement by Red Hat that support for CentOS Linux was ending, and we shifted to maintaining RHEL compatibility in the wake of Red Hat’s announcement in June that they would no longer be releasing their SRPMs. Our goal is to provide a stable, long-term option for folks who have historically used CentOS Linux, and for whom CentOS Stream is not an option.
- RHEL Compatibility
- Regular Updates
- Compatibility
- Easy Setup
- Reliability
- Free/No Cost
Debian
Debian is a free and open-source operating system developed collaboratively by a global community of volunteers. Established in 1993, it has become one of the most popular and influential Linux distributions, known for its stability, security, and extensive software repositories. Debian serves as the foundation for numerous other distributions, including Ubuntu and Linux Mint, and is widely used on both servers and desktops.
- Ease of Use
- Reliability
- Stability
- Open Source
- Security
- Customization