G2 Vendor Directory

resinOS vs. Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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

MetricresinOS

by balena

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

by Red Hat

Overall rating4.44.6
Review count10977
Ease of use8.68.7
Ease of setup9.58.7
Quality of support8.99.0
Meets requirements9.19.2
NPS5073.954984
Small Business50.0%20.5%
Mid-Market40.0%29.3%
Enterprise10.0%50.2%
Total page views31919
Total LLM citations02,952

resinOS

resinOS is an operating system tailored for containers and designed for the unique realities of the embedded world. resinOS supports almost 20 distinct device types, has a robust networking and provisioning story, emphasizes reliability over long periods of operation, and enables a productive developer workflow. We’ve been running resinOS as part of the resin.io platform for years and are now releasing it as an independent operating system, so that others can benefit and contribute to running containers on connected devices.

Pros

    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