IBM i vs. AlmaLinux OS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | IBM i | AlmaLinux OS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 72 | 21 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Ease of setup | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| Quality of support | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Meets requirements | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| NPS | 59.701493 | 76.190476 |
| Small Business | 20.6% | 37.5% |
| Mid-Market | 45.6% | 43.8% |
| Enterprise | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Total page views | 385 | 230 |
| Total LLM citations | 450 | 366 |
IBM i
IBM i is a fully integrated operating system designed for IBM Power servers, combining database, middleware, security, runtime, and hypervisor into a single, cohesive solution. This integration simplifies system management, reduces total cost of ownership (TCO), and enhances operational efficiency. IBM i supports a wide range of business applications and offers flexible deployment options, including on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud environments.
- Reliability
- Security/Safety
- Security Features
- Stability
- Powerful Features
- Ease of Use
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.
- RHEL Compatibility
- Regular Updates
- Compatibility
- Easy Setup
- Reliability
- Free/No Cost