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Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) vs. Debian

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

MetricUbuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)

by Supported Images

Debian

by Debian Project

Overall rating4.44.6
Review count26223
Ease of use9.08.7
Ease of setup9.38.8
Quality of support8.78.6
Meets requirements9.59.1
NPS57.69230877.375566
Small Business61.5%47.9%
Mid-Market15.4%31.5%
Enterprise23.1%20.7%
Total page views12319
Total LLM citations2868

Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver is a long-term support release of the Ubuntu operating system, designed to provide a stable and secure environment for a wide range of applications. Released on April 26, 2018, it offers five years of standard support, with extended security maintenance available through Ubuntu Pro until April 2028. This release is optimized for cloud deployments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), and is well-suited for enterprise workloads, development environments, and cloud-native applications.

Pros

    Debian

    Debian is a free and open-source operating system developed collaboratively by a global community of volunteers. Established in 1993, it has become one of the most popular and influential Linux distributions, known for its stability, security, and extensive software repositories. Debian serves as the foundation for numerous other distributions, including Ubuntu and Linux Mint, and is widely used on both servers and desktops.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Reliability
    • Stability
    • Open Source
    • Security
    • Customization