Scientific Linux vs. AlmaLinux OS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Scientific Linux | AlmaLinux OS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 16 | 21 |
| Ease of use | 7.3 | 9.7 |
| Ease of setup | 7.4 | 9.9 |
| Quality of support | 6.3 | 8.8 |
| Meets requirements | 8.1 | 9.6 |
| NPS | 6.25 | 76.190476 |
| Small Business | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| Mid-Market | 25.0% | 43.8% |
| Enterprise | 50.0% | 18.8% |
| Total page views | 95 | 230 |
| Total LLM citations | 22 | 366 |
Scientific Linux
Scientific Linux was an open-source operating system developed by Fermilab and CERN, designed to provide a stable, scalable, and extensible platform for scientific computing. Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), it offered binary compatibility, ensuring seamless integration with RHEL-compatible software. The distribution aimed to meet the specific needs of the scientific community by facilitating the integration of scientific applications with the operating environment. Scientific Linux reached its end of life on June 30, 2024.
- Linux/Ubuntu OS
- Powerful Features
- Design Aesthetics
- Security/Safety
- Stability
- Regular Updates
AlmaLinux OS
AlmaLinux OS is an enterprise Linux operating system used across the globe by enterprises, supercomputers, and hobbyists alike, but it’s guided and built by the community. We were the first downstream RHEL clone to be released after the announcement by Red Hat that support for CentOS Linux was ending, and we shifted to maintaining RHEL compatibility in the wake of Red Hat’s announcement in June that they would no longer be releasing their SRPMs. Our goal is to provide a stable, long-term option for folks who have historically used CentOS Linux, and for whom CentOS Stream is not an option.
- RHEL Compatibility
- Regular Updates
- Compatibility
- Easy Setup
- Reliability
- Free/No Cost