We compared Ubuntu Linux and Rocky Linux across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Ease of Deployment: Users find the initial setup for Ubuntu Linux to be quick and straightforward, similar to installing Windows. The installation process is user-friendly and takes around 15 minutes. Rocky Linux is also praised for its ease of deployment, with a well-documented installation process and a user-friendly interface.
Features: Ubuntu Linux is known for its excellent performance, flexibility, and its ability to support machine learning and application development. In contrast, Rocky Linux is praised for its stability, security, and compatibility with CentOS. However, it may have limited documentation, slower updates, and less community support compared to Ubuntu Linux.
Room for Improvement: Ubuntu Linux could improve its hardware support, security features, and compatibility with Microsoft solutions. Rocky Linux requires more extensive documentation, a wider range of available packages, improved community support, and an updated user interface.
Pricing: Ubuntu Linux is known for its affordability and is available in an open-source version without licensing fees. There is limited information available regarding the setup cost for Rocky Linux.
ROI: Ubuntu Linux offers significant cost savings as it eliminates the need for operating system payments. In contrast, the ROI for Rocky Linux depends on various factors including cost savings, stability, community support, and compatibility with CentOS.
Service and Support: Ubuntu Linux's customer service is mainly based on online resources and the community, whereas Rocky Linux stands out for its active and supportive community, prompt assistance, and comprehensive documentation.
Comparison Results: Ubuntu is a reliable, affordable solution that's highly regarded for its simple installation process, strong performance, and adaptability. It provides a diverse selection of applications and functionalities. However, users feel that Ubuntu could offer better documentation, more security features, and more seamless compatibility with Microsoft solutions. Rocky Linux is commended for its straightforward deployment, security, and compatibility with CentOS. Still, users have noted drawbacks such as limited documentation and infrequent updates.
"It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are."
"I haven't needed to use customer service or support, which speaks volumes about their product's reliability and ease of use."
"It helps us keep our workstations in sync and ensures consistent settings across most of our machines."
"The most valuable features of Ubuntu Linux are it is user-friendly, has plenty of features that you can develop and builds your own code. Additionally, it is secure and easy to operate."
"It is open-source, secure, and easy to use."
"As we have repositories in my country, the ease of use and the open source nature of the solution are valuable features."
"The solution is easy to use"
"The setup is fairly easy."
"It has improved our ability to carry out maintenance without downtime as migrating services between server environments is largely seamless."
"There are many features I like about this solution, but one that stands out, is that it allows me to easily install new packages and to have recent packages available."
"I like the flexibility."
"The solution's audio integration for virtual machines could be improved."
"One of the potential issues is that if you don't pay for support, you may need to manage certain aspects on your own and rely on the community for assistance."
"In terms of improvement, Rocky Linux needs to clarify its identity and target audience."
"Better integration between the interface of the software and the operating system itself would be a benefit in the future."
"Lacks the ability for disk expansion."
"There are certain shortcomings related to the product's frequency of updates. From an improvement perspective, my company expects the solution to offer less frequent updates."
"If I run an application, I need it to show up in Microsoft, so Microsoft can run in Ubuntu. It needs to connect better with Microsoft products."
"The user interface must be more user-friendly for non-technicians."
"They can keep improving the solution's ability to be adopted by users by adding features, such as better tutorials and integration into the system."
"It would be nice to see more compatibility with certain Microsoft solutions, such as OneDrive."
"The solution is a little complicated to customize and could be made easier."
Rocky Linux is ranked 11th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 3 reviews while Ubuntu Linux is ranked 2nd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 133 reviews. Rocky Linux is rated 8.4, while Ubuntu Linux is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Rocky Linux writes "Very simple to work with, easy to learn, and has a competitive pricing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubuntu Linux writes "A stable and free solution that is easy to deploy and has a user-friendly GUI". Rocky Linux is most compared with Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), openSUSE Leap, SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows 10, whereas Ubuntu Linux is most compared with Oracle Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS. See our Rocky Linux vs. Ubuntu Linux report.
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