G2 Vendor Directory

openSUSE Leap vs. Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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

MetricopenSUSE Leap

by SUSE

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

by Red Hat

Overall rating4.34.6
Review count36977
Ease of use8.48.7
Ease of setup8.78.7
Quality of support8.09.0
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS48.57142973.954984
Small Business40.0%20.5%
Mid-Market31.4%29.3%
Enterprise28.6%50.2%
Total page views196919
Total LLM citations3202,952

openSUSE Leap

The openSUSE Project is a worldwide effort that promotes the use of free and open source software wherever possible, and well known for its GNU/Linux based operating systems. openSUSE Leap is the keystone community distribution that offers unmatched choice by being binary-compatible with the commercially-available SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE). openSUSE Leap combines SLE quality with the amazing ecosystem of openSUSE, which offers thousands of additional community-maintained software packages.

Pros

  • Speed/Performance
  • Ease of Use
  • Lightweight Size
  • Easy Installation
  • Free/No Cost
  • Easy Setup

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a enterprise operating system designed to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for modern IT infrastructures. It supports a wide range of applications across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, making it a versatile choice for businesses of all sizes. Key Features and Functionality: - Security: RHEL offers live kernel patching, security profiles, and adheres to security standards certifications, ensuring a robust defense against vulnerabilities.

Pros

  • Stability
  • Security
  • Reliability
  • Customer Support
  • Ease of Use
  • Security/Safety