G2 Vendor Directory

macOS Sierra vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricmacOS Sierra

by Apple

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count4882,412
Ease of use9.48.9
Ease of setup9.39.1
Quality of support9.18.6
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS70.53941971.034775
Small Business54.9%47.6%
Mid-Market26.9%32.7%
Enterprise18.2%19.7%
Total page views7023,590
Total LLM citations8233,733

macOS Sierra

macOS Sierra, version 10.12, is the thirteenth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. Released on September 20, 2016, it introduced several significant features aimed at enhancing user experience and system functionality. Key Features and Functionality: - Siri Integration: Siri, Apple's intelligent assistant, was introduced to the Mac, enabling users to perform tasks such as sending messages, searching for files, and adjusting system settings through voice commands.

Pros

  • User-Friendly
  • Speed/Performance
  • User Interface
  • Ease of Use
  • Design Aesthetics
  • Stability

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