Flatcar Container Linux vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

Kinvolk and SUSE are both solutions in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category. Kinvolk is ranked #17, while SUSE is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.2. Kinvolk holds a 0.5% mindshare in OSB, compared to SUSE’s 7.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Kinvolk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of SUSE users who would recommend it.

Flatcar Container Linux

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We performed a comparison between Flatcar Container Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Flatcar Container Linux

Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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SUSE Linux Enterprise

Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Flatcar Container Linux is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 7.2%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Yogesh Deore

Senior Consultant at Capgemini

The solution is stable and allows us to make needed changes

The development teams could sharpen their skills. They should offer applications on the net I have eight years of experience with Flatcar Container Linux. The version of Flatcar Container Linux that I am using is stable. The scalability of this product is fine. It allows us to make the needed…

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Dominique Locksley

Linux System Administrator at Adapt IT

Has good kernel modules and upgrades

I like how the tool handles kernel modules and upgrades - we rarely have issues after upgrades, unlike with other Linux distributions like Oracle Linux or Ubuntu. The kernel module management is excellent. Changes made in one version typically work the same in other versions too, which isn't always the case with other distributions. There's also lots of information and community support available if you run into any problems, both on the official website and in forums and user groups. I know many people who use it specifically, so it's easy to get independent support if needed. I've been working with the tool for a long time, since 2003, before they became SUSE Linux Enterprise. It's always been one of the most admin-friendly Linux versions.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Flatcar's support is good. The version I am using is stable and allows us to make needed changes."

"SUSE Linux Enterprise is easy to configure for those who are not hardcore command-line driven."

"SUSE Linux had a clean user interface, which was a valuable feature for me."

"The most important feature is the automatic kernel lifecycle subscription, which is critical for us because the server cannot go down once we start offering any services on the cluster."

"Linux is easy to use. You have more control on a Unix system."

"It is a stable platform."

"SUSE Linux's most valuable feature is the documentation - there is a lot of documentation about how to create custom servers."

"Out-of-the-box SLES supported all of our HBAs and hardware specific components."

"SUSE Linux was stable for me. I did not experience any problems with its stability."

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Cons

"The development teams could sharpen their skills. They should offer applications on the net."

"Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE."

"The platform doesn't support certain APMs."

"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could improve, it is too expensive."

"They should provide chatbot support for customers to open the troubleshooting cases directly."

"When working in a Department of Defense environment, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) have to be followed. SLES is not really addressed directly here. It did make following security policy difficult."

"We have had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE manager."

"The quality of support offered by SUSE Linux Enterprise is not that great, making it an area where improvements are required."

"The free version sometimes has security holes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could be cheaper. Other solutions, such as"

"Regarding pricing, everybody would want it to be cheaper."

"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."

"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."

"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."

"As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."

"The price is reasonable."

"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

24%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

10%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

12%

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What do you like most about SUSE Linux Enterprise?

The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Linux Enterprise?

I used the open-source version, so there were no setup costs.

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What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?

The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu. The software manager was different, making it challenging to install certain applications. Additionally, I encounter...

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Overview

Flatcar Container Linux is a lightweight, secure, and reliable operating system designed for running containers at scale with automatic updates and a minimal attack surface. The solution is easy to use and manage and has a simple and intuitive command-line interface and a powerful set of tools for managing containers and clusters.

It supports various container runtimes, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Mesos. It can be deployed on various infrastructure platforms, including bare metal, virtual machines, and cloud environments. Flatcar Container Linux is an ideal choice for organizations deploying containerized applications in production environments.

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SUSE Linux Enterprise is a versatile operating system ideal for deploying solutions, managing applications, and running certain applications. It is also used for migrating SAP workloads to the cloud, integrating with SAP HANA solutions and products, and as an operating system for application servers.

The solution is praised for its YaST tool for easier server administration, compatibility with Oracle and SAP, stability, scalability, ease of use, extensive documentation, pacemaker cluster, and SUSE Manager for patching. SUSE Linux offers extended support for each version and a special edition for SAP applications.

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