Top 10 CentOS Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to CentOS Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

Ubuntu
By Canonical Ltd.
(2,060)4.5 out of 5
Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, Ubuntu is:
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
More usable
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#2

Windows 7
By Microsoft
(838)4.2 out of 5
Windows 7 is your PC simplified. Enjoy your media wherever you want, stay productive with the smart new desktop, get creative with Windows Live Photo Gallery.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, Windows 7 is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
More usable
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#3

Red Hat Enterprise Linux
By Red Hat
(803)4.5 out of 5
Open source platform for mission-critical computing
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Try for free
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Better at support
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#4

macOS Sierra
By Apple
(363)4.5 out of 5
macOS Sierra helps you rediscover your best photos, shop fast and conveniently online, and work between devices. It can also help free up storage space.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, macOS Sierra is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
More usable
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#5

Oracle Linux
By Oracle
(307)4.4 out of 5
Oracle Linux brings the latest Linux innovations to market, delivering extreme performance, advanced scalability, and reliability for enterprise applications and systems along with worldwide, enterprise-class, low-cost support. Optimized for enterprise workloads, Oracle Linux is the only operating system to offer zero-downtime updates.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, Oracle Linux is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Better at support
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#6

Fedora
By Fedora
(196)4.4 out of 5
Fedora is a Linux-based operating system, a collection of software that makes your computer run.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, Fedora is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
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#7

Linux Mint
By Linux Mark Institute
(161)4.5 out of 5
Linux Mint produces a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, Linux Mint is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
More usable
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#8

Lubuntu
By Lubuntu
(69)4.5 out of 5
Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system. The core of the system is based on Linux and Ubuntu that uses the minimal desktop LXDE, and a selection of light applications.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, Lubuntu is:
Easier to set up
More usable
Easier to admin
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#9

openSUSE Leap
By SUSE
(32)4.3 out of 5
The DVD/USB Stick is typically recommended as it contains most of the packages available in the distribution and does not require a network connection during the installation.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to CentOS, openSUSE Leap is:
Easier to admin
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#10

Scientific Linux
By Fermi Research Alliance
(15)3.6 out of 5
Scientific Linux is a stable, scalable, and extensible operating system for scientific computing.
Categories in common with CentOS:
• Operating System
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