We performed a comparison between Oracle Linux and Ubuntu Linux based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Ubuntu Linux comes out on top in this comparison. It is easy to install, scalable, and performs well. Above all, it is secure. While Oracle Linux is relatively low-cost, Ubuntu Linux is open source and free of charge. Ubuntu Linux does not have official technical support, but users are very satisfied with the available online community support.
"It is a good solution, and the performance is good."
"There is full compatibility with RedHat-based operating systems, in particular Centos, which we widely deployed before Oracle Linux (OL)."
"I like that it's very stable and lightweight and that it requires very little resources."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of the commands which take little time to learn."
"The solution has zero downtime and is easy to optimize right out of the box."
"Oracle Linux's most valuable feature is flexibility."
"It's mostly reliable."
"The most valuable features are performance, frequent update patches, and security."
"Of value is that the solution is stable, easy to use, has features that are easy to connect to other Linux systems and can be managed and administered."
"The solution is stable, fast and free."
"The GUI is user-friendly."
"The product’s stability is valuable."
"The most valuable feature of Ubuntu Linux is the price because we don't need to pay as it is used for selling equipment."
"The main feature of the solution is it has a command-line editor."
"The solution is very stable, it does not need to restart to maintain stability."
"The most valuable features of the solution are that it is a very free tool and serves as a very trustworthy product."
"It would be ideal if they added a faster implementation of the security fixes, if possible."
"I would like Oracle Linux to have more frequent updates."
"They could introduce the same level of remote capabilities, which are available with VMware applications to build distant environments."
"It is not a user-friendly solution."
"It could also have a more user-friendly interface."
"The graphic interface could be improved to work better in a desktop environment."
"The price of Oracle Linux should improve, it is expensive compared to other solutions."
"In the next release, I would like for Autonomous Linux to be available to all users so that the OS administration can be automated."
"The solution could improve by having the user interface use fewer resources."
"On the gaming side, things are happening but there are some games that should be ported to Ubuntu."
"They can make it user-friendly. It is not totally user-friendly."
"In general, Windows is easier to use and friendlier to deal with than Ubuntu."
"We'd like to have a bit more of a friendly user interface."
"More security features are needed to protect the current file system to prevent attacks."
"There is not a lot of support for applications in Ubuntu Linux. In the industry, most of the applications work for Windows and Mac. There should be better integration with applications in the future."
"Could be even more light weight than it currently is."
Oracle Linux is ranked 3rd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 108 reviews while Ubuntu Linux is ranked 2nd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 133 reviews. Oracle Linux is rated 8.4, while Ubuntu Linux is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Oracle Linux writes "The operational system is the best and is packed with free features like CapsLive". 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". Oracle Linux is most compared with CentOS, Rocky Linux, Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server, whereas Ubuntu Linux is most compared with Rocky Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS. See our Oracle Linux vs. Ubuntu Linux report.
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Ubunto Linux is a complete Linux operating system that is freely available with both community and professional support. This solution is suitable for both desktop and server use. It has a very appealing GUI that makes it very easy for users coming from a Windows ecosystem to understand. Ubuntu Linux makes for a really great, soft introduction to Linux.
Ubuntu Linux has some very demanding system requirements, though. There are many software applications that Ubuntu Linux does not support, which makes some collaborations difficult. It also has some reliability issues and can be a bit buggy.
Oracle Linux is flexible, robust, reliable, and scales easily. Of the many offered features, we like Ksplice best, as it allows us to update the Kernal without a reboot. Oracle Linux offers regular updates and patches which help support great security.
The GUI on Oracle Linux is not very attractive. The download speed is not good, and they could also improve their server capacity. Oracle Linux needs better integrations. It only works with Oracle products. It can also be a bit expensive to use.
Conclusion:
Ubunto is an African word that means “humanity to others” and also represents the expression “I am who I am because of who we all are.” Ubuntu Linux takes this meaning very seriously. It is free (they plan to keep it that way forever) and is very user-friendly, especially when compared to other Linux distributions, and offers excellent community support. If you are new to the Linux ecosystem, Ubunto Linux is a great place to start.
Oracle Linux is very flexible and secure and is the best choice for enterprises already running on Oracle or planning to migrate to Oracle solutions.