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CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricCIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux

by Center for Internet Security

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.34.5
Review count252,412
Ease of use8.08.9
Ease of setup9.19.1
Quality of support9.28.6
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS56.52173971.034775
Small Business33.3%47.6%
Mid-Market29.2%32.7%
Enterprise37.5%19.7%
Total page views533,590
Total LLM citations193,733

CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides comprehensive security configuration guidelines for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) through its CIS Benchmarks. These benchmarks are consensus-based, best-practice security configuration guides developed and accepted by government, business, industry, and academia. They offer detailed recommendations to enhance the security posture of RHEL systems, helping organizations safeguard against cyber threats.

Pros

  • Security Features
  • RHEL Compatibility
  • Security/Safety
  • Powerful Features

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