G2 Vendor Directory

openSUSE Tumbleweed vs. CentOS

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

MetricopenSUSE Tumbleweed

by SUSE

CentOS

by CentOS

Overall rating4.24.4
Review count31425
Ease of use9.28.7
Ease of setup9.78.7
Quality of support8.98.4
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS48.27586263.080685
Small Business53.3%31.5%
Mid-Market30.0%38.7%
Enterprise16.7%29.8%
Total page views84294
Total LLM citations239305

openSUSE Tumbleweed

openSUSE Tumbleweed is a cutting-edge, rolling-release Linux distribution that provides users with the latest stable versions of software packages. Designed for those who desire up-to-date applications without the need for periodic system upgrades, Tumbleweed ensures a continuously updated and reliable operating system suitable for both desktop and server environments. Key Features and Functionality: - Continuously Updated: Tumbleweed offers a rolling-release model, delivering frequent updates that include the latest features, security patches, and software versions.

Pros

  • Regular Updates
  • Design Aesthetics
  • Stability
  • Customization/Personalization
  • Easy Setup
  • Compatibility

CentOS

CentOS is a community-driven, free software project that provides a robust and reliable Linux distribution, serving as a foundational platform for open-source communities, cloud providers, hosting services, and scientific data processing. Derived from Fedora Linux, CentOS Stream offers a continuously delivered distribution that tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), with major releases every three years and each maintained for five years.

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Stability
  • RHEL Compatibility
  • Ease of Use
  • Community Support
  • Security