Compare Debian and openSUSE Leap 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Debian
Star Rating
(168)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DebianopenSUSE Leap
Star Rating
(32)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about openSUSE LeapSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that openSUSE Leap has a solid performance in RAM management, particularly with its ability to handle multiple applications simultaneously, while Debian users mention that its RAM management can be less efficient under heavy loads.
- Reviewers mention that openSUSE Leap excels in ease of setup, with many praising the YaST configuration tool for its user-friendly interface, whereas Debian users often find the initial setup process more complex and less intuitive.
- G2 users highlight that openSUSE Leap's quality of support is rated lower, with a score of 7.5, compared to Debian's 8.4, where users appreciate the extensive community support and documentation available for troubleshooting.
- Users on G2 report that openSUSE Leap's product direction is perceived as less favorable, scoring 7.3, while Debian users express confidence in its roadmap and future updates, reflected in a higher score of 9.4.
- Reviewers mention that openSUSE Leap offers robust backup and recovery options, particularly with its Snapper tool, which allows for easy snapshots of the system, while Debian users often rely on third-party solutions for similar functionality.
- Users say that Debian shines in system operations monitoring, with tools like Nagios and Munin being readily available, whereas openSUSE Leap users report a more limited selection of built-in monitoring tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Debian
No pricing availableopenSUSE Leap
No pricing availableFree Trial
Debian
No trial information availableopenSUSE Leap
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
125
8.9
22
Ease of Use
8.4
125
8.0
22
Ease of Setup
8.6
71
8.3
8
Ease of Admin
8.8
59
8.8
8
Quality of Support
8.4
118
7.5
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
58
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
114
7.3
22
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
Debian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
openSUSE Leap
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
22.6%
Computer Software
14.6%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Computer & Network Security
8.5%
Education Management
4.3%
Other
40.9%
Information Technology and Services
32.3%
Computer Software
16.1%
Computer Games
9.7%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Retail
6.5%
Other
29.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Debian
Most Helpful Favorable Review
carlos d.
Verified User in Telecommunications
what I like about this operating system is the great capacity of stable compiled packages, with respect to the different operating systems of this type of open source, the adaptability of its kernel is fantastic.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Cosmetics
GUI interface and installation on desktop...
openSUSE Leap
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
Easy maintenance with YaST. Very good stability.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
If you are installing openSUSE as the only operating system, this is a good system to have. However, openSUSE is not very intuitive to use with other operating systems like Windows.
carlos d.
Verified User in Telecommunications
what I like about this operating system is the great capacity of stable compiled packages, with respect to the different operating systems of this type of open source, the adaptability of its kernel is fantastic.
Verified User in Telecommunications
Easy maintenance with YaST. Very good stability.
Verified User in Cosmetics
GUI interface and installation on desktop...
Verified User in Higher Education
If you are installing openSUSE as the only operating system, this is a good system to have. However, openSUSE is not very intuitive to use with other operating systems like Windows.
Discussions
What is the use of Debian?
3 comments
CW
It is a Linux operating system distribution, that can be adapted for many server and desktop scenarios. Read more
Is debian good for daily use?
3 comments
CV
Yes,Indeed, Debian's stability, security features, extensive package repository, and open-source emphasis make it a reliable choice for daily use, catering...Read more
What is a Debian system?
2 comments
AF
It is community driven Linux (or more correctly: GNU/Linux) distribution. It focuses to provide stable system with long term support while not giving you the...Read more
openSUSE Leap has no discussions with answers
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