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AlmaLinux OS vs. Oracle Solaris

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

MetricAlmaLinux OS

by AlmaLinux OS Foundation

Oracle Solaris

by Oracle

Overall rating4.54.2
Review count2198
Ease of use9.78.5
Ease of setup9.98.5
Quality of support8.88.5
Meets requirements9.68.7
NPS76.19047650
Small Business37.5%22.9%
Mid-Market43.8%32.3%
Enterprise18.8%44.8%
Total page views230361
Total LLM citations366285

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.

Pros

  • RHEL Compatibility
  • Regular Updates
  • Compatibility
  • Easy Setup
  • Reliability
  • Free/No Cost

Oracle Solaris

Oracle Solaris 11 is a robust, enterprise-grade UNIX operating system engineered to deliver consistent compatibility, simplicity, and security for mission-critical applications. Designed over two decades, it ensures backward compatibility, allowing both modern and legacy applications to run seamlessly on contemporary infrastructure. Key Features and Functionality: - Consistent Compatibility: The Application Binary Guarantee ensures that existing applications operate without modification on the latest hardware, protecting software investments.

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Powerful Features
  • Stability
  • Security/Safety
  • Speed/Performance
  • Storage Management