G2 Vendor Directory

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricSUSE Linux Enterprise Server

by SUSE

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.64.5
Review count732,412
Ease of use9.18.9
Ease of setup9.39.1
Quality of support9.08.6
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS74.62686671.034775
Small Business21.4%47.6%
Mid-Market30.0%32.7%
Enterprise48.6%19.7%
Total page views2753,590
Total LLM citations1,1413,733

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) is a secure, adaptable and easy-to-manage Linux server platform that allows developers and administrators to deploy business-critical workloads on-premises, in the cloud and at the edge. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is an operating system that is adaptable to any environment – optimized for performance, security and reliability. Security – Championing a secure supply chain Stay ahead of cyberattacks with advanced supply chain security and confidential computing.

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Stability
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Easy Setup
  • Security

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