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Compare Amazon Linux 2 and CentOS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Amazon Linux 2
Star Rating
(58)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon Linux 2CentOS
Star Rating
(405)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CentOS has a strong reputation for stability and long-term support, making it a preferred choice for enterprises that require a reliable operating system for their servers.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon Linux 2 excels in ease of use, particularly with its integration with AWS services, which simplifies deployment and management for users heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem.
- G2 users highlight that CentOS offers robust community support, but some users feel that the response times can be slower compared to the more responsive support options available with Amazon Linux 2.
- Users on G2 report that Amazon Linux 2's automatic updates feature is a significant advantage, ensuring that users always have the latest security patches and enhancements without manual intervention.
- Reviewers say that while CentOS provides excellent RAM management, Amazon Linux 2 is noted for its optimized performance in cloud environments, particularly in handling I/O operations efficiently.
- Users mention that CentOS has a larger pool of available packages due to its long-standing presence in the market, which can be beneficial for users needing specific software that may not be readily available on Amazon Linux 2.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Linux 2
No pricing availableCentOS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon Linux 2
No trial information availableCentOS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
41
9.1
327
Ease of Use
9.2
41
8.5
328
Ease of Setup
9.4
22
8.5
205
Ease of Admin
9.4
17
8.5
197
Quality of Support
9.2
41
8.1
272
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
16
8.7
154
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
33
8.3
308
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
9.0
8
8.7
13
Device Management - Operating System
9.2
8
8.3
12
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
9.2
8
8.2
12
Error Detection - Operating System
8.8
7
8.5
12
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Linux 2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
CentOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
30.9%
Computer Software
16.4%
Financial Services
7.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Computer & Network Security
5.5%
Other
34.5%
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Computer Software
15.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Telecommunications
3.9%
Internet
3.4%
Other
40.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
How to look for the correct linux commands, which works with the Amazon Linux 2?
1 Comment
SB
search with Google.Read more
Amazon Linux 2 has no more discussions with answers
how to improve the customization of repositories?
1 Comment
AM
use a command like this:
tcpdump -c 12 -i enp0s3 | grep "string search"
You capture the traffic according to the filter set example: http, wget...Read more
How can I acheive client isolation ?
1 Comment
RR
When I was learning about client isolation I found this web article very helpful. I hope it will help you.
...Read more
Bolehkah ini digunakan untuk acara pembelajaran?
1 Comment
DW
Yes. You can run Moodle, or other learning management system (LMS) products on CentOS Linux, or event management software. There is a rich set of open source...Read more
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