Compare CentOS and Slackware 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
CentOS
Star Rating
(388)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CentOSSlackware
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SlackwareSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CentOS excels in ease of use with a score of 8.5, while Slackware lags behind at 7.5, making CentOS a more user-friendly option for those new to Linux.
- Reviewers mention that CentOS has a higher ease of setup rating of 8.5 compared to Slackware's 7.3, indicating that CentOS is generally quicker and simpler to install, which is crucial for businesses looking to minimize downtime.
- G2 users highlight that CentOS offers better quality of support with a score of 8.1, whereas Slackware's support is rated at 7.5, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when using CentOS.
- Users on G2 report that CentOS has a more favorable product direction score of 8.4, compared to Slackware's 5.8, indicating that CentOS is perceived as having a more promising future in terms of updates and feature enhancements.
- Reviewers mention that CentOS is particularly strong in RAM management, which is essential for performance in server environments, while Slackware's performance in this area is less frequently highlighted.
- Users say that CentOS's backup and recovery features are more robust and user-friendly, making it easier for businesses to manage data backup compared to Slackware, which may require more manual intervention.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CentOS
No pricing availableSlackware
No pricing availableFree Trial
CentOS
No trial information availableSlackware
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
312
8.8
22
Ease of Use
8.5
312
7.4
22
Ease of Setup
8.5
190
7.3
15
Ease of Admin
8.5
187
7.9
14
Quality of Support
8.1
258
7.5
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
146
8.5
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
292
5.4
23
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CentOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Slackware
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
30.2%
Computer Software
15.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Internet
3.5%
Other
40.7%
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Computer Software
7.4%
Computer Networking
7.4%
Writing and Editing
3.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
55.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
CentOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Anthony E.
Verified User in Automotive
I love the community-driven, open-source aspect of CentOS. Being fairly new to Linux, I was able to find answers to all of my questions by utilizing community efforts and ultimately was able to create a file/email server from ground-up off of a bare-bones...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Pierluigi D.
Verified User
The distribution will end during 2021 so it is not suggested to still implent this version on Linux in new Projects.
Slackware
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Igor M.
Verified User in Writing and Editing
Unix-like philosophy, very high security, speed, straight forward, doc pages, stability
Most Helpful Critical Review
Stephen G. L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Difficulty of keeping the OS plus all installed software current with each others' versions.
Anthony E.
Verified User in Automotive
I love the community-driven, open-source aspect of CentOS. Being fairly new to Linux, I was able to find answers to all of my questions by utilizing community efforts and ultimately was able to create a file/email server from ground-up off of a bare-bones...
Igor M.
Verified User in Writing and Editing
Unix-like philosophy, very high security, speed, straight forward, doc pages, stability
Pierluigi D.
Verified User
The distribution will end during 2021 so it is not suggested to still implent this version on Linux in new Projects.
Stephen G. L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Difficulty of keeping the OS plus all installed software current with each others' versions.
Alternatives
Discussions
how to improve the customization of repositories?
1 comment
AM
use a command like this:
tcpdump -c 12 -i enp0s3 | grep "string search"
You capture the traffic according to the filter set example: http, wget...Read more
How can I acheive client isolation ?
1 comment
RR
When I was learning about client isolation I found this web article very helpful. I hope it will help you.
...Read more
Can this be used for learning events?
1 comment
DW
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...Read more
Why Slackware?
2 comments
OL
To me, that's the best choice. I wanted to spread it as much as I could, even installed it on my sis's notebook knowing she's too far from IT. Slackware is...Read more
what is the best way to have OS selection Startup with slackware on the list ?
1 comment
MZ
Lilo if your BIOS supports it or UEFI ...Read more
Is Slackware still relevant 2020?
1 comment
MM
It is relevant. However, it will depend on your use case. For instance, application service providers/vendors will indicate which distribution of Linux their...Read more
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