G2 Vendor Directory

Red Hat Enterprise Linux vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricRed Hat Enterprise Linux

by Red Hat

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.64.5
Review count9772,412
Ease of use8.78.9
Ease of setup8.79.1
Quality of support9.08.6
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS73.95498471.034775
Small Business20.5%47.6%
Mid-Market29.3%32.7%
Enterprise50.2%19.7%
Total page views9193,590
Total LLM citations2,9523,733

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

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