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At a Glance
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
Star Rating
(26)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Star Rating
(10)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS excels in security features, particularly with its "Livepatch" service, which allows for kernel updates without rebooting, a feature that many find invaluable for maintaining uptime.
  • Reviewers mention that Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) offers a more user-friendly experience, with a higher ease of setup score, making it a preferred choice for those new to Linux environments.
  • G2 users highlight that Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS provides better support for enterprise-level applications, which is reflected in its higher product direction score, indicating a strong commitment to future enhancements.
  • Users on G2 report that while both products have solid community support, Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) has a more extensive user base, leading to quicker resolutions for common issues through forums and community discussions.
  • Reviewers say that the quality of support for Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS is robust, but some users feel that the response times could be improved compared to the more responsive support reported for Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS).
  • Users mention that Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS is particularly beneficial for small businesses due to its comprehensive compliance and security features, while Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) is favored for its simplicity and ease of use in less complex environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
No pricing available
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
No trial information available
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
21
8.3
8
Ease of Use
8.9
21
8.5
8
Ease of Setup
9.2
8
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.8
8
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.4
18
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
7
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
22
10.0
9
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Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) has no unique categories
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Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.1%
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
Computer Software
30.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Computer & Network Security
11.5%
Program Development
7.7%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
30.8%
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Information Technology and Services
40.0%
Medical Devices
10.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Food & Beverages
10.0%
E-Learning
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Saba K.
SK
Saba K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I liked this version of Ubuntu. There is so much you can do. And I believe every developer should use Ubuntu. It has some newfeatures like color emoticons, preinstalled To-Do application, etc. This version is better and is mooth in functioning. It also has...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Interoperating system application support is missing somewhere. Improvement is required in UI. There are still many OS-based operations that specifically require terminal experience.

Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shubham S.
SS
Shubham S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

10 years support from the community. It really helps for corporate dev environment as OS is not something people like to change easily.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Thazeemuddin S.
TS
Thazeemuddin S.
Verified User in E-Learning

Till now no issues in using this OS. Very much recommended

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Discussions
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)
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What is the process to downgrade from Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS to Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?
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