G2 Vendor Directory

AlmaLinux OS vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricAlmaLinux OS

by AlmaLinux OS Foundation

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count212,412
Ease of use9.78.9
Ease of setup9.99.1
Quality of support8.88.6
Meets requirements9.69.2
NPS76.19047671.034775
Small Business37.5%47.6%
Mid-Market43.8%32.7%
Enterprise18.8%19.7%
Total page views2303,590
Total LLM citations3663,733

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

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings you the best of open source, backed by enterprise-grade assurance. Ubuntu delivers a unified and stable experience. Ubuntu serves as an interoperable platform, from the desktop to the edge. Wherever you innovate, you can expect high-performance and the same rich tooling ecosystem. Through community and partnership, we ensure that Ubuntu is always at the cutting-edge.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Open Source
  • User Interface
  • User-Friendly
  • Speed/Performance