CentOS is very efficient and very powerful with many capabilities.
CentOS offers open-source and cost-effective solutions ideal for startups due to compatibility with Red Hat, providing stability without a subscription. Users benefit from its high customizability and reliability for servers. Despite easy setup and community support, concerns arise around stability, security, and reliance on YUM. Future Red Hat compatibility and licensing changes raise cost issues, prompting dissatisfaction, while its security requires more frequent patch updates according to user feedback.
