Fedora
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Operating System
Pros and cons
Pros
- Speed/Performance
- Security Features
- Powerful Features
- Stability
- Lightweight Size
- Regular Updates
Cons
- Update Frequency
- Skill Requirements
- Lack of Support
- Driver Issues
- Usage Difficulty
- Limited Software
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 50.0% |
| Mid-Market | 25.9% |
| Enterprise | 24.1% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 2 | 4.8 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 5 | 3.6 |
| 2026 Q1 | 3 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q2 | 9 | 4.6 |
| 2026 Q3 | 2 | 3.5 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Clean, Stable —Though Setup Can Take More Effort
“What I like most about Fedora is its clean and stable experience while still providing access to recent software and technologies. I also appreciate that it's open-source and has a strong community, which makes it a great choice for development and learning.”
Cutting-Edge Dev Tools and Stable GNOME—But Frequent Upgrades Needed
“What I like most about Fedora is that it gives me access to the latest Linux technologies while still maintaining excellent stability for development work. New kernel releases, programming languages, container tooling, and other developer tools tend to arrive much earlier than on”
The Go-To OS for Cybersecurity Professionals
“What I like best about Fedora is its strong security foundation. SELinux is enabled by default, providing mandatory access control that hardens the system out of the box. The Fedora Security Lab spin comes pre-loaded with essential cybersecurity tools like Nmap, Wireshark, and Me”