Compare Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) and Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS

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At a Glance
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
Star Rating
(40)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% 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 has a strong focus on security features, particularly with its built-in compliance and security tools, which reviewers say are essential for small businesses needing to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Reviewers mention that Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) excels in ease of use, with a more intuitive interface and improved user experience, leading to higher ratings in ease of setup and administration compared to Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS.
  • G2 users highlight that Ubuntu 20 offers better support for modern hardware, which users say is crucial for businesses looking to leverage the latest technology, while Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS may struggle with compatibility on newer devices.
  • Users on G2 report that the quality of support for Ubuntu 20 is notably higher, with many reviewers mentioning faster response times and more comprehensive resources available for troubleshooting compared to Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS.
  • Reviewers say that the product direction for Ubuntu 20 is more aligned with current market trends, with a focus on cloud integration and containerization, which users find beneficial for modern development practices.
  • Users say that while both products have a solid star rating, Ubuntu 20's higher scores in meeting requirements and overall satisfaction indicate a more favorable reception among users, particularly in the small business segment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
No pricing available
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
No trial information available
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
33
8.3
8
Ease of Use
9.2
33
8.5
8
Ease of Setup
9.3
10
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.5
9
8.3
5
Quality of Support
9.0
30
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
6
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
32
10.0
9
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Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) and Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS are categorized as AWS Marketplace
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Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) has no unique categories
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.5%
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 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
Information Technology and Services
38.5%
Computer Software
17.9%
Computer & Network Security
7.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.1%
Wireless
2.6%
Other
28.2%
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 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shivam K.
SK
Shivam K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Ubuntu 20.04 has interactive UI and updated packages. Am I am python developer so there is updated default python3 version is there. Also there are some other customisable features in Ubuntu 20.04.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Not able to solve any bug like Nautilus stop sftp networking.

Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amar A.
AA
Amar A.
Verified User in Computer Software

Compatibility with Microsoft Azure, additional security with updates and management tool to execute bulk Linux operations. User friendly, built-in unlimited security.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Shubham S.
SS
Shubham S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The support of hardware drivers is still the same as the basic version. Ubuntu works best for most of the devices but sometimes it fails to deliver drivers for some. I couldn't find anything new in Ubuntu Pro regarding that.

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Discussions
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)
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