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Flatcar Container Linux vs Ubuntu Linux comparison

 

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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
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubuntu Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
139
Ranking in other categories
OpenStack (1st)
 

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 Ubuntu Linux is 14.0%, down from 22.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

YD
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…
Kevin Haury - PeerSpot reviewer
Linux's advanced terminal empowers versatile usage and ongoing secure development
Initially, there was nothing complicated. It's easy since I have many years of experience with it. However, if I were a beginner with Linux, it could be completely disruptive compared to Windows. So, I would have to spend some time practicing with Linux to understand how it works and how I can accomplish the same tasks compared to Windows. Maybe one month, at least.

Quotes from Members

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."
"Overall, I rate this solution ten out of ten."
"I use Ubuntu Linux to update some drivers related to some of my work."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"The setup cost is free."
"Ubuntu Linux is very easy to learn, manage, and keep updated."
"It is easy to use, performs great, and is stable and scalable."
"It is scalable. I can customize it based on what I want to do."
"Ubuntu is free and stable."
 

Cons

"The development teams could sharpen their skills. They should offer applications on the net."
"The solution could be more user-friendly, as I use Mac on a day to day basis."
"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."
"It could always be a bit more secure."
"The performance of this product could still be improved, as it's always good to improve on the performance of any product, no matter how satisfied you are with it."
"The solution is a little complicated to customize and could be made easier."
"Management monitoring and interface could be better."
"I don't like the graphical interface in Ubuntu and it should be better."
"If the user interface were further improved then it would be better because more people would be able to use it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We are using Ubuntu Linux free of cost, and there is no licensing."
"On a personal level, I'm using the free version."
"We do not incur a licensing fee for the solution, as we make use of the free version."
"The solution is open source and we do not need to pay for a license."
"We don't pay a licensing fee for the solution."
"It is open-source. We don't have to pay for its license."
"It is open source."
"I use the free version, so I don't have any license fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
10%
Computer Software Company
14%
University
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
 

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