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Oracle Linux vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Linux is 11.1%, down from 14.8% 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

Marcelo Muniz - PeerSpot reviewer
The operational system is the best and is packed with free features like CapsLive
It is important to work with a vendor who will sell you the correct product for your environment rather than just try to make the most money off of you. Study the solution and learn how to install it correctly and use it in the best ways. Follow best practices from Oracle and get some training in the operational system. The solution comes with a lot of features and options that you can use for free. It is reliable and you can even use an old version with no issues. It is not the most user friendly, but you can learn it with a bit of study. Overall, the solution beats other operational systems by a large margin. The solution is rated a nine out of ten.
Dominique Locksley - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The user interface is comfortable and easy to use."
"We find the consolidated support for this solution and other same vendor systems to be an extremely valuable feature. This allows for faster resolution of issues and consistency of support personnel."
"Oracle consistently performs better."
"The good thing about Oracle Linux is that it's free, as long as you don't want support."
"Oracle Linux is very compatible with other platforms."
"We are using the firewall for intrusion prevention, and it has performed well."
"If we use Linux, Solaris, or some other operating systems, we have to build a lot of packages using RPMs (the packet manager). That's a difficult task. With Oracle Linux, we use a single command to update from the Oracle website."
"We use Oracle Linux to test our software, and we also recommend Oracle Linux to our customers."
"Some of the functionalities I like the most are the security features. This includes security restrictions on specific folders and secure communication for SFTP. These features are more secure and reliable. The tool also makes compliance possible."
"The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes."
"SUSE Linux's most valuable feature is the documentation - there is a lot of documentation about how to create custom servers."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"It's a flexible solution."
"It is a stable platform."
"The solution is easy to use, secure and allows for simple manipulation."
"It is very easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade."
 

Cons

"Since it is a VM, it gets slow. It can be an area for improvement."
"I think Oracle Linux's outage management can be improved to better handle outages."
"The main challenge for new users of Linux is the command-line interface (CLI). It can be intimidating if you're not familiar with it."
"The deployment is a bit complex."
"Occasionally, we might get an alert to restart our database, and if we don't do it on our own, the system will do it automatically. That can cause downtime issues if your clients aren't expecting it."
"The security could improve in the solution."
"The installation documentation needs to be improved"
"Pricing could be improved."
"I would like to see better functionality for interacting with cloud-based systems."
"The initial setup could be simplified."
"In the next release it would be nice to see more integration and better automation of processses."
"The quality of support offered by SUSE Linux Enterprise is not that great, making it an area where improvements are required."
"I would appreciate the product's future releases being lighter and operating more efficiently on smaller systems."
"Additionally, error handling needs improvement. The system should be more transparent when there's an error, rather than just declaring a generic error. It would be helpful if it could provide more specific information about the problem on that particular system. As it stands, you can waste a lot of time trying to troubleshoot these vague errors."
"They should improve their educational portal."
"SUSE Linux could provide more information about cost and the details of how clustering works."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive solution for us."
"The solution is less expensive than Solaris and allows for use of existing hardware."
"The licensing cost is expensive. It should be reduced by at least half."
"The licensing for this solution is based on the number of calls running Oracle databases, and are purchased either annually, or every three years."
"The price of Oracle Linux overall could be less expensive."
"Oracle Linux is very cheap at this time."
"We pay an annual subscription."
"There is a license required for this solution and we are on an annual license."
"The product's licensing options align well with the evolving landscape of Linux variants."
"The platform is affordable."
"I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"The price is reasonable."
"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Oracle Linux compare with Solaris?
When comparing Oracle Linux and Solaris, I believe that Linux is more secure and more flexible. It is also very suitable for enterprises that are already Oracle solution users. I found Linux to be ...
Which would you choose - Ubuntu Linux or Oracle Linux?
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 app...
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Linux Enterprise?
I used the open-source version, so there were no setup costs.
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...
 

Also Known As

Oracle Enterprise Linux
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