# CentOS, Debian, Apple OS X Mavericks vs macOS Sierra Comparison | | CentOS | Debian | Apple OS X Mavericks | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 424 | 221 | 90 | 483 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (38.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### CentOS Pros: - Reliability (16 reviews) - Stability (14 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (7 reviews) - Lack of Support (5 reviews) ### Debian Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Reliability (16 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (9 reviews) - Lack of Features (8 reviews) ### Apple OS X Mavericks Pros: - Speed/Performance (8 reviews) - New Features (5 reviews) Cons: - Limited Apps/Store (6 reviews) - Security Issues (4 reviews) ### macOS Sierra Pros: - User-Friendly (26 reviews) - Speed/Performance (21 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (12 reviews) - Apple Limitations (9 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | CentOS | Debian | Apple OS X Mavericks | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (341 reviews) | 9.0 (158 reviews) | 8.6 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (321 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (342 reviews) | 8.4 (159 reviews) | 9.1 (66 reviews) | 9.3 (326 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (219 reviews) | 8.7 (105 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 9.2 (143 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 8.9 (66 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (72 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (285 reviews) | 8.4 (150 reviews) | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 8.9 (293 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (161 reviews) | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (70 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (320 reviews) | 9.3 (143 reviews) | 7.6 (59 reviews) | 8.9 (298 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### CentOS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Debian #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Apple OS X Mavericks #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### macOS Sierra #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CentOS** | 8.8/10 | 25 | | **Debian** | 9.5/10 | 35 | | **Apple OS X Mavericks** | 9.4/10 | 18 | | **macOS Sierra** | 9.3/10 | 65 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | CentOS | Debian | Apple OS X Mavericks | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 9.7 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (50 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | CentOS | Debian | Apple OS X Mavericks | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (49 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | CentOS | Debian | Apple OS X Mavericks | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 9.6 (21 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (47 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | CentOS | Debian | Apple OS X Mavericks | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 9.4 (27 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (47 reviews) | ### AWS Marketplace | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CentOS** | N/A | N/A | | **Debian** | N/A | N/A | | **Apple OS X Mavericks** | N/A | N/A | | **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace | Feature | CentOS | Debian | Apple OS X Mavericks | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to CentOS (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace) **Unique to Debian (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | CentOS | Debian | Apple OS X Mavericks | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 31.5% | 48.3% | 56.6% | 54.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 38.5% | 31.1% | 30.1% | 27.1% | | **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 20.6% | 13.3% | 18.6% | ### By Industry #### CentOS - **Information Technology and Services:** 30.3% - **Computer Software:** 15.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.8% - **Telecommunications:** 4.3% - **Internet:** 3.8% - **Higher Education:** 3.0% - **Financial Services:** 2.8% - **Research:** 1.8% - **Program Development:** 1.5% - **Education Management:** 1.3% - **Other:** 30.3% #### Debian - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.7% - **Computer Software:** 14.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.6% - **Telecommunications:** 7.6% - **Computer Networking:** 5.1% - **Education Management:** 3.5% - **Higher Education:** 2.5% - **Government Administration:** 2.5% - **Internet:** 2.0% - **Financial Services:** 2.0% - **Other:** 26.8% #### Apple OS X Mavericks - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.7% - **Computer Software:** 12.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 6.3% - **Education Management:** 5.1% - **Financial Services:** 3.8% - **Alternative Medicine:** 2.5% - **Entertainment:** 2.5% - **Telecommunications:** 2.5% - **Design:** 2.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5% - **Other:** 41.8% #### macOS Sierra - **Computer Software:** 18.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5% - **Higher Education:** 4.5% - **Financial Services:** 3.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.8% - **Education Management:** 2.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4% - **Media Production:** 1.7% - **Accounting:** 1.7% - **Other:** 40.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to CentOS - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2394 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (977 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (901 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (243 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1280 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (214 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1580 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) ### Alternatives to Debian - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2394 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (977 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (901 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (214 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Amazon Linux 2](https://www.g2.com/products/tj-cloud-nexus-365-technology-co-ltd-amazon-linux-2/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews) ### Alternatives to Apple OS X Mavericks - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (901 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2394 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (977 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (581 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1280 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (734 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4312 reviews) - [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (214 reviews) ### Alternatives to macOS Sierra - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2394 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (977 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (901 reviews) - [Oracle Solaris](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-solaris/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (97 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (214 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1280 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (581 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4312 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### CentOS - Title: [how can I install and use CentOS](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-install-and-use-centos) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "First download centos from the official repo. Later you can install by booting up your computer/laptop with centos iso image." - Title: [How to install package?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-package) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "For install package use command : yum install <package_name>" - Title: [Bolehkah ini digunakan untuk acara pembelajaran?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-this-be-used-for-learning-events) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can run Moodle, or other learning management system (LMS) products on CentOS Linux, or event management software. There is a rich set of open source..." - Title: [Where did you go to learn how to use CentOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51381-where-did-you-go-to-learn-how-to-use-centos) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "At my first job organization. Some learning forums like stackexchange, tldp, the Linux Foundation etc..., " - Title: [How can I acheive client isolation ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-acheive-client-isolation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "When I was learning about client isolation I found this web article very helpful. I hope it will help you. ..." ### Debian - Title: [Is debian good for daily use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-debian-good-for-daily-use) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "yes" - Title: [What is the use of Debian?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-debian) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "It is a Linux operating system distribution, that can be adapted for many server and desktop scenarios. " - Title: [What is a Debian system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-debian-system) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Debian is an Operating System based on Linux kernel!If you got used with Linux you will be comfortable with Debian too!" - Title: [Would it be possible to also add contributor role in G2?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-it-be-possible-to-also-add-contributor-role-in-g2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I think that would be better" - Title: [Do you think debian can be the most used operating system than windows in few years?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50938-do-you-think-debian-can-be-the-most-used-operating-system-than-windows-in-few-years) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I don't think for common users, but I think for the IT area, yes. Many programmers, network administrators, computer security specialists, etc., are seeing..." ### Apple OS X Mavericks - Title: [Does Apple still support OS X Mavericks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-apple-still-support-os-x-mavericks) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "yes" - Title: [Can I upgrade from OS X Mavericks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-upgrade-from-os-x-mavericks) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" ### macOS Sierra - Title: [Is the beta version of MacOS Catalina safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16117-is-the-beta-version-of-macos-catalina-safe) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Well, not that much if you are using old school applications that may not have been updated. Since Catalina is completely dropping 32 bits application..." - Title: [What are the new features in Mac OS High Sierra?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-new-features-in-mac-os-high-sierra) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "When I am listening to music, Safari automatically blocks audio and video in Sierra, unless I authorize it on a specific page. It will not stop the music and..." - Title: [Is Mac OS Sierra any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mac-os-sierra-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [What does macOS Sierra do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-macos-sierra-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It provides us following features, 1. Siri integration 2. Auto unlock 3. Universal clipboard" - Title: [What are you guys using Mac primarily for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50710-what-are-you-guys-using-mac-primarily-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Work" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/centos-vs-debian-vs-apple-os-x-mavericks-vs-apple-macos-sierra)