G2 Vendor Directory

ReactOS vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricReactOS

by ReactOS Foundation

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.14.5
Review count292,412
Ease of use8.38.9
Ease of setup9.29.1
Quality of support7.98.6
Meets requirements8.29.2
NPS28.57142971.034775
Small Business48.3%47.6%
Mid-Market34.5%32.7%
Enterprise17.2%19.7%
Total page views2113,590
Total LLM citations1333,733

ReactOS

ReactOS is a free and open-source operating system designed to be compatible with Windows applications and drivers. It aims to provide a familiar user experience by replicating the look and feel of Windows, enabling users to run their favorite Windows software in an open-source environment. ReactOS is developed from scratch, ensuring that it is not a derivative of Linux, but a standalone system with its own architecture.

Pros

  • Open Source
  • Compatibility
  • Lightweight Size
  • Hardware Support
  • Hardware Compatibility
  • Speed/Performance

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