G2 Vendor Directory

Oracle Solaris vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricOracle Solaris

by Oracle

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count982,412
Ease of use8.58.9
Ease of setup8.59.1
Quality of support8.58.6
Meets requirements8.79.2
NPS5071.034775
Small Business22.9%47.6%
Mid-Market32.3%32.7%
Enterprise44.8%19.7%
Total page views3613,590
Total LLM citations2853,733

Oracle Solaris

Oracle Solaris 11 is a robust, enterprise-grade UNIX operating system engineered to deliver consistent compatibility, simplicity, and security for mission-critical applications. Designed over two decades, it ensures backward compatibility, allowing both modern and legacy applications to run seamlessly on contemporary infrastructure. Key Features and Functionality: - Consistent Compatibility: The Application Binary Guarantee ensures that existing applications operate without modification on the latest hardware, protecting software investments.

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Powerful Features
  • Stability
  • Security/Safety
  • Speed/Performance
  • Storage Management

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