Top 10 Ubuntu Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Ubuntu Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux
By Red Hat
(803)4.5 out of 5
Open source platform for mission-critical computing
Categories in common with Ubuntu:
• IoT Operating Systems
• Operating System
• Server Virtualization
• Container Engine
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Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Better at support
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#2

Apple iOS
By Apple
(1,331)4.6 out of 5
An advanced mobile operating system. With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and rock solid stability, iOS is the foundation of iPhone. And even as others try to catch up, the technologies and features built into iOS keep iPhone years ahead.
Categories in common with Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, Apple iOS is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
More usable
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#3

Android
By Google
(1,132)4.6 out of 5
When your phone, tablet, watch, TV or car’s tech goes from just working to actually making life easier, that’s when you know Android is behind it. With over 2.5 billion active devices around the world, our goal is to create features that are useful for all. Find the latest product news and go deep with stories behind the tech.
Categories in common with Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, Android is:
More expensive
Slower to reach roi
More usable
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#4

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 Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, Windows 7 is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
More usable
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#5

Windows 8
By Microsoft
(522)3.7 out of 5
The business that has evolved into Awards Absolute started in Australia in 1994 and is absolutely awards centric. After 20+ years dedicated to the awards arena and studying what makes awards successful, what judges are looking for when assessing your submission, and what motivates award nominees, we know awards.
Categories in common with Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, Windows 8 is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
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#6

CentOS
By CentOS
(388)4.5 out of 5
Community-driven free software effort focused around the goal of providing a rich base platform for open source communities to build upon.
Categories in common with Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, CentOS is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
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#7

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 Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, macOS Sierra is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
More usable
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#8

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 Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, Oracle Linux is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
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#9

Windows 11
By Microsoft
(3,230)4.5 out of 5
Categories in common with Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, Windows 11 is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
More usable
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#10

Apple OS X El Capitan
By Apple
(250)4.4 out of 5
OS X El Capitan gives you simpler, smarter ways to do the things you do most with your Mac. Like working in multiple apps at the same time using Split View.
Categories in common with Ubuntu:
• Operating System
Reviewers say compared to Ubuntu, Apple OS X El Capitan is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
More usable
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