Amazon Linux 2 vs. AlmaLinux OS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Amazon Linux 2 | AlmaLinux OS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 303 | 21 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Ease of setup | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Quality of support | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Meets requirements | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| NPS | 68.227425 | 76.190476 |
| Small Business | 38.0% | 37.5% |
| Mid-Market | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| Enterprise | 28.7% | 18.8% |
| Total page views | 308 | 230 |
| Total LLM citations | 143 | 366 |
Amazon Linux 2
Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for cloud and enterprise applications. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with AWS services, offering a robust platform for developers and IT administrators. Amazon Linux 2 is available at no additional charge and includes long-term support with ongoing security and maintenance updates.
- Speed/Performance
- Stability
- Regular Updates
- Lightweight Size
- Cloud Computing
- Privacy Focus
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