G2 Vendor Directory

AlmaLinux OS vs. Amazon Linux 2

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

MetricAlmaLinux OS

by AlmaLinux OS Foundation

Amazon Linux 2

by terracloudx

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count21303
Ease of use9.79.3
Ease of setup9.99.3
Quality of support8.89.1
Meets requirements9.69.2
NPS76.19047668.227425
Small Business37.5%38.0%
Mid-Market43.8%33.3%
Enterprise18.8%28.7%
Total page views230308
Total LLM citations366143

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

Amazon Linux 2

Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for cloud and enterprise applications. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with AWS services, offering a robust platform for developers and IT administrators. Amazon Linux 2 is available at no additional charge and includes long-term support with ongoing security and maintenance updates.

Pros

  • Speed/Performance
  • Stability
  • Regular Updates
  • Lightweight Size
  • Cloud Computing
  • Privacy Focus