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openSUSE Tumbleweed vs. Ubuntu

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
openSUSE Tumbleweed
Score 9.1 out of 10
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openSUSE is a Linux distribution. The Tumbleweed distribution is a pure rolling release version of openSUSE containing the latest "stable" versions of all software instead of relying on rigid periodic release cycles. It includes the Linux kernel, SAMBA, git, desktops, office applications and many other packages. Tumbleweed is offered to Power Users, Software Developers and openSUSE Contributors. According to the community, if the user requires the latest software stacks and Integrated…N/A
Ubuntu
Score 8.6 out of 10
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Ubuntu Linux is a Linux-based operating system for personal computers, tablets and smartphones. There is also a Server version which is used on physical or virtual servers in the data center.N/A
Pricing
openSUSE TumbleweedUbuntu
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
openSUSE TumbleweedUbuntu
Considered Both Products
openSUSE Tumbleweed
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose openSUSE Tumbleweed
It contains the newest stable applications including such things as an updated Linux kernel, SAMBA, git, desktops, and office applications.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose openSUSE Tumbleweed
openSUSE Tumbleweed is a fast-moving and quick-updating Linux distribution. It aims to deliver the latest versions of software packages while being automatically tested before each release. openSUSE Leap has a slower release face and is more suited for users looking to use a …
Ubuntu
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Ranu Singh
Software Engineer
Chose Ubuntu
RHEL was licensed product which was denied by lot of our clients as it was increasing the infra cost. With fedora and debian we had lot of issues related to other supporting tools that we were supposed to use for application deployment. Fedora is also consuming lot of memory …
Joseph Brower | TrustRadius Reviewer
Joseph Brower
Owner and Lead Developer
Chose Ubuntu
I used to always recommend Ubuntu, but with Snap being done by default and causing issues, I've been moving away from it more and more. I'd really like to use Ubuntu, but until Snap is purged, it won't be my go-to for desktop Linux.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
Ubuntu Linux has the best packages useful to develop projects that require high data processing and agility
Subhan Raj | TrustRadius Reviewer
Subhan Raj
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
Chose Ubuntu
It's better than MacOS and Windows, while the Kali Linux was made for different purposes, so there can't be a head to head comparison between Kali and Ubuntu. As far as the MacOS and Windows, the Ubuntu is better, first, it's a FOSS software, and second, it has better support …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
Zorin OS, Pop OS, Manjaro, Debian, etc. Ubuntu [Linux] was selected simply because of it's wider support and long-term viability. I know that I can deploy Ubuntu [Linux] images and not have to worry about them. It's just an easy choice.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
Other alternatives for Ubuntu are Windows, Mac, Fedora, Mint Linux, Debian etc. While Ubuntu is free to use, Windows is an expensive OS, while for Mac you need to buy expensive Apple Hardware. I haven't had the chance to use other distributions of Linux, but as far as I know, …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
So the main reason behind selecting Ubuntu among others was the easy implementation of services in it. Apart from that, as compared to other Linux its GUI is far more better to use and learn. The support of Debian packages and other software implementations are also great in it.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
Ubuntu Linux gives the user more control over the workings of the computer and provides fewer interruptions to a productive workday. It also does not intrude with long updates constantly for dubious features for a work environment. Long term support also means that the hardware …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
Teamviewer is really useful for remote deployments on Ubuntu in most of our projects
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
Sometimes I also use Linux CentOS but Ubuntu Linux is widely used, so software and other debugging guides are easily available on the web for Ubuntu Linux. It's also very easy to install Ubuntu Linux on new system and have it running in no time. Also, graphics of Ubuntu Linux …
Gaurav Masand | TrustRadius Reviewer
Gaurav Masand
Software Engineer
Chose Ubuntu
Ubuntu Linux was preferred over Windows because
  • Lots of customizable options make it easy to control running processes
  • Deployment of applications and micro services is easy when integrated with Docker, and Docker itself is not easy to use with Windows
Balázs Kiss | TrustRadius Reviewer
Balázs Kiss
Software Developer
Chose Ubuntu
A viable, free, widely used alternative to any modern operating systems on the market. Ubuntu [Linux] is constantly improved, has an enormous user base, a very good community. It's one of the most advanced Linux distributions of today, and can be highly customized to the point …
JC
Joe Carey
Support Engineer I
Chose Ubuntu
I use Ubuntu Linux because it's Linux and because it is the most popular distro. This means that when I google things about it, I'm highly likely to get the answer I need.
Chose Ubuntu
Windows 10: Expensive, with more security problems, more difficult to keep updated and less variety of free / open source applications. Its use encourages bad information security practices.
OpenSuse Linux: A different distribution at source (Suse Linux), use of rpm packages …
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H. P. Molloy
Instructor
Chose Ubuntu
We chose Ubuntu largely because of the large user base and because desktop setups can be easy to learn for people used to Windows computers and, of course, other distributions of Linux. Not a single one of the people we work with has had formal education or training with …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
I've used other Linux distributions like Debian, Mint, Suse, Slackware, and others. I also ran OpenBSD as my primary OS for more than 3 years. We maintain FreeBSD based servers as well. Other than Debian, the supported hardware and packages doesn't seem as good as with Ubuntu …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
We mainly chose Ubuntu Linux for its broad compatibility and package availability. Where we have a choice we prefer to deploy software on a Linux platform rather than Windows. Ubuntu is supported by our backup software and we find that updates typically complete without errors. …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
SUSE is a European-based Linux system company, I have used it extensively over a couple of months and it's stable. I have always loved CentOS and for the past 4 years, I have used this OS as my primary workstation OS. You just don't need to reboot the system ever, it just is so …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
We compared against Windows 10, Manjaro, and Fedora. Windows 10 lost on cost, and even usability versus Ubuntu. Manjaro and Fedora are both bleeding edge, providing great features but lacking the stability offered by Ubuntu. Ubuntu is the best of both worlds for us, providing …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
Prior to selecting Ubuntu Linux, we looked at CentOS Linux. Obviously, both are distributions of Linux, with Ubuntu hailing from the Debian lineage, where CentOS is derived from RHEL. Ultimately, we decided on Ubuntu because it's a bit more user-friendly. However, we could …
Christian Shaheen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Christian Shaheen
Director Of Special Projects
Chose Ubuntu
If I had to pick one server OS to use forever it would be Windows but I'm glad I don't have to do that because these are both great OSes. Ubuntu has many strengths such as being free, it's package management system, and its ability to seemingly run forever if left untouched. …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
We chose Ubuntu because it has lower licensing fees and better free support. We like Debian-based distributions in general, and Ubuntu in particular. Other Debian-based distros we use include Kali and Mint. We've also done trials on Fedora on the desktop, but found that Ubuntu …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Ubuntu
While the major Linux releases are all fairly mature and stable, I find Ubuntu to be the release I turn to the most. It has a consistent look and feel that spans across the various versions of Ubuntu, which I really like. It is easy to install and configure, and updates are easy.
Andrew Schell | TrustRadius Reviewer
Andrew Schell
Data Analyst
Chose Ubuntu
It was free, it’s well known to be stable and has near zero issues that we can’t solve with Bash or other simple shells.
Best Alternatives
openSUSE TumbleweedUbuntu
Small Businesses
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.6 out of 10
Android
Android
Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
Enterprises
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
openSUSE TumbleweedUbuntu
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
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8.5
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Likelihood to Renew
-
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10.0
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Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
openSUSE TumbleweedUbuntu
Likelihood to Recommend
Good to host applications which needs good utilization of hardware like distributed processing like spark, Less appropriate where have to impose EU and non-GPL regulations
Verified User
Anonymous
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For a regular not tech savvy user, Ubuntu [Linux] is a piece of cake once installed, and for the tech savvy, super simple to install. And even for the not as tech savvy it is easy.
Server specs don't need to be great, it'll run on anything, though what cpu/memory you'll need depends on your use case.
JC
Joe Carey
Support Engineer I
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Pros
  • Frequent software updates
  • Simplified rollback in case of upgrade problems
  • Great container-based development support
Verified User
Anonymous
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  • Ubuntu Linux allows interfaces on desktop machines that are relatively easy for former Windows users to adapt to.
  • Ubuntu allows smooth updates, usually with little down time.
  • The user base for Ubuntu is large, which means help is easy to find.
HM
H. P. Molloy
Instructor
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Cons
  • Software packages are not always the latest version.
  • Some are following EU and non-GPL regulations very strict.
  • another distro that fell victim to systemd.
Verified User
Anonymous
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  • I'd like to see Canonical REALLY betting on desktop Linux and move one step forward with innovation in that area to improve user adoption.
  • Desktop UI decisions have been not-so-happy in the past. The ability to move back and forth with Unity has pushed a lot of users in favor of options. Having REAL desktop environment options is something to improve as well.
  • Improvements in interoperability with other OSes would be very welcome. Sometimes it's just hard to communicate with MacOS or Windows across some protocols. Maybe it's due to the private nature of these protocols, but alternatives are around, we just need to compile and improve them.
Leonel Quinteros | TrustRadius Reviewer
Leonel Quinteros
Director of Technology
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Likelihood to Renew
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While it works, we're finding that SNAP is getting more and more annoying, so we're probably going to migrate to Debian.
Joseph Brower | TrustRadius Reviewer
Joseph Brower
Owner and Lead Developer
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Usability
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I gave it 10 out of 10 because it allows me to do the work I need on a server, such as running a website and database, and making developments. In addition, thanks to its easy and useful interface during installation, it can be easily installed. In addition, thanks to its easily accessible documents, when a problem occurs, it can be solved easily and quickly.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Support Rating
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We did not use the managed commercial support, but instead relied on community forums and official documentation. Ubuntu is very well documented across both instructional documentation from the developers themselves as well as informal support forums [ServerFault, YCombinator, Reddit]. It's easy enough to find an answer to any question you may have
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Anonymous
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Implementation Rating
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It was all pretty much automatic for our use cases. It integrates nicely with Laravel Forge, which is our primary use case.
Joseph Brower | TrustRadius Reviewer
Joseph Brower
Owner and Lead Developer
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Alternatives Considered
openSUSE Tumbleweed is a fast-moving and quick-updating Linux distribution. It aims to deliver the latest versions of software packages while being automatically tested before each release. openSUSE Leap has a slower release face and is more suited for users looking to use a certain vetted set of packages which only receive bug fixes.
Verified User
Anonymous
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A viable, free, widely used alternative to any modern operating systems on the market. Ubuntu [Linux] is constantly improved, has an enormous user base, a very good community. It's one of the most advanced Linux distributions of today, and can be highly customized to the point that almost any requirement can be filled with it.
Balázs Kiss | TrustRadius Reviewer
Balázs Kiss
Software Developer
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Return on Investment
  • Easier development
  • Access to latest software
Verified User
Anonymous
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  • Positive impact 1: The great feeling of using quality software, free, completely updated and within the law.
  • Positive impact 2: The culture of using Ubuntu Linux encourages information security within the company.
  • Positive impact 3: The system has many more customization options, which can make its use more pleasant and personal even in the business environment.
  • Negative impact 1: A steeper and more challenging learning curve.
Mauricio E Gleizer | TrustRadius Reviewer
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