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AlmaLinux OS vs. Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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

MetricAlmaLinux OS

by AlmaLinux OS Foundation

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

by Red Hat

Overall rating4.54.6
Review count21977
Ease of use9.78.7
Ease of setup9.98.7
Quality of support8.89.0
Meets requirements9.69.2
NPS76.19047673.954984
Small Business37.5%20.5%
Mid-Market43.8%29.3%
Enterprise18.8%50.2%
Total page views230919
Total LLM citations3662,952

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

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a enterprise operating system designed to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for modern IT infrastructures. It supports a wide range of applications across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, making it a versatile choice for businesses of all sizes. Key Features and Functionality: - Security: RHEL offers live kernel patching, security profiles, and adheres to security standards certifications, ensuring a robust defense against vulnerabilities.

Pros

  • Stability
  • Security
  • Reliability
  • Customer Support
  • Ease of Use
  • Security/Safety