Oracle Linux vs. Amazon Linux 2
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Oracle Linux | Amazon Linux 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 347 | 303 |
| Ease of use | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Ease of setup | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Quality of support | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 60.060976 | 68.227425 |
| Small Business | 21.0% | 38.0% |
| Mid-Market | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| Enterprise | 47.9% | 28.7% |
| Total page views | 737 | 308 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,233 | 143 |
Oracle Linux
A highly performant and secure operating environment, Oracle Linux delivers virtualization, management, automation, and cloud native computing tools, along with the operating system, in a single, easy-to-manage support offering. Oracle Linux provides a 100% application binary compatible alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS Linux and is supported across both hybrid and multicloud environments.
- Stability
- RHEL Compatibility
- Regular Updates
- Reliability
- Compatibility
- Security/Safety
Amazon Linux 2
Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for cloud and enterprise applications. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with AWS services, offering a robust platform for developers and IT administrators. Amazon Linux 2 is available at no additional charge and includes long-term support with ongoing security and maintenance updates.
- Speed/Performance
- Stability
- Regular Updates
- Lightweight Size
- Cloud Computing
- Privacy Focus