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Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) vs. Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)

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

MetricUbuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)

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Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)

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Overall rating4.44.6
Review count2645
Ease of use9.09.4
Ease of setup9.39.6
Quality of support8.79.2
Meets requirements9.59.5
NPS57.69230877.272727
Small Business61.5%53.3%
Mid-Market15.4%28.9%
Enterprise23.1%17.8%
Total page views1260
Total LLM citations249

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

    Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)

    Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, codenamed "Focal Fossa," is a long-term support release of the Ubuntu operating system, launched on April 23, 2020. Designed for desktops, servers, and cloud environments, it offers enhanced performance, security, and stability. This release is backed by five years of standard support, extendable to ten years with Ubuntu Pro, ensuring a reliable platform for both personal and enterprise use.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Performance
    • Community Size
    • Easy Installation