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At a Glance
Debian
Debian
Star Rating
(168)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PureOS
PureOS
Star Rating
(18)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PureOS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Debian excels in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 8.6, while PureOS has a slightly higher score of 9.0, indicating that users find PureOS easier to set up initially.
  • Reviewers mention that Debian has a higher "Quality of Support" rating at 8.4 compared to PureOS's 7.5, suggesting that users feel more supported when using Debian.
  • G2 users highlight that Debian's "Meets Requirements" score of 8.9 outshines PureOS's 8.3, indicating that Debian is more likely to fulfill user needs effectively.
  • Users on G2 note that Debian has a better "Ease of Use" rating of 8.4, while PureOS scores 7.9, suggesting that Debian may be more user-friendly for everyday tasks.
  • Reviewers say that Debian's "Product Direction" score of 9.4 reflects a strong commitment to future development, whereas PureOS's score of 8.8 indicates a slightly less optimistic outlook.
  • Users report that while both systems manage RAM effectively, Debian's overall performance in "Memory Management" is often praised for stability, whereas PureOS is noted for its user-friendly interface in managing system resources.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Debian
No pricing available
PureOS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Debian
No trial information available
PureOS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
125
8.3
12
Ease of Use
8.4
125
7.9
12
Ease of Setup
8.6
71
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.8
59
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
118
7.5
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
58
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
114
8.8
10
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Debian
Debian
PureOS
PureOS
Debian and PureOS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Debian
Debian is categorized as AWS Marketplace
PureOS
PureOS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Debian
Debian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
45.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.2%
PureOS
PureOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Debian
Debian
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%
PureOS
PureOS
Computer & Network Security
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Program Development
5.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Debian
Debian
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Arvind R.
AR
Arvind R.
Verified User in Telecommunications

The best thing in Debian is we can find many package repositories for Debian's OS. Many source available for any kind of the package/software required to install.

Most Helpful Critical Review
MG
Macarena G.
Verified User in Telecommunications

The change can also seem tough. Only the points of attention are the wear and tear on interoperability with proprietary software programs, generally those through the non-standard Microsoft Windows community configuration, such as proprietary report codecs...

PureOS
PureOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Anirudh S.
AS
Anirudh S.
Verified User in Computer Software

PureOS stands out as an operating system committed to upholding privacy and open-source ideals. Its default encryption and anti-tracking features provide users with a heightened sense of security, a rarity in today’s digital landscape. The minimalistic...

Most Helpful Critical Review
DS
Douglas S.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

My lack of experience hinders a proper answer

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Debian
Debian Alternatives
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Windows 7
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PureOS
PureOS Alternatives
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Ubuntu
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Fedora
Fedora
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Windows 11
Windows 11
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macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra
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Discussions
Debian
Debian Discussions
What is the use of Debian?
3 comments
Celeste W.
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
Civic V.
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
Alex F.
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
PureOS
PureOS Discussions
Is PureOS an android?
1 comment
DS
No - But I certainly would like to see a "downloadable version" for developers to test install & configure on OTHER PRE-OWNED Android phones. I understand...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
PureOS has no more discussions with answers