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Compare Amazon Linux 2 and Kali Linux 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.7% 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 2Kali Linux
Star Rating
(201)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Kali LinuxSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Kali Linux excels in penetration testing and security assessments, making it a preferred choice for cybersecurity professionals. Reviewers mention that its extensive suite of tools, such as Metasploit and Nmap, are invaluable for ethical hacking.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon Linux 2 offers superior ease of use and setup, with users highlighting its seamless integration with AWS services. Users on G2 appreciate the pre-configured environment that simplifies deployment for cloud applications.
- G2 users indicate that Kali Linux has a steeper learning curve, particularly for those unfamiliar with Linux environments. Users say that while it is powerful, the complexity can be daunting for beginners.
- Users report that Amazon Linux 2 provides robust memory management and I/O management capabilities, which are crucial for running scalable applications. Reviewers mention that its performance optimizations lead to faster application response times.
- Reviewers mention that Kali Linux's support quality is decent but can be inconsistent, with some users expressing a desire for more comprehensive documentation and community support. In contrast, users on G2 praise Amazon Linux 2 for its reliable support and extensive resources available for troubleshooting.
- Users say that while Kali Linux is tailored for security professionals, Amazon Linux 2 shines in general-purpose cloud computing, with reviewers highlighting its compatibility with a wide range of applications and services, making it a versatile choice for businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Linux 2
No pricing availableKali Linux
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon Linux 2
No trial information availableKali Linux
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
41
9.0
150
Ease of Use
9.2
41
8.2
156
Ease of Setup
9.4
22
8.4
81
Ease of Admin
9.4
17
8.6
46
Quality of Support
9.2
41
8.3
146
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
16
8.8
42
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
33
9.5
145
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
9.0
8
8.0
28
Device Management - Operating System
9.2
8
7.6
29
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
9.2
8
7.7
28
Error Detection - Operating System
8.8
7
8.3
29
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Linux 2 and Kali Linux are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Amazon Linux 2 has no unique categories
Kali Linux has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Linux 2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kali Linux
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
26.2%
Computer & Network Security
23.0%
Computer Software
15.5%
Computer Networking
3.7%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
28.3%
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
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3 Comments
BS
Kali Linux itself is not illegal. It is an open-source operating system developed and maintained by Offensive Security, and it is widely used for security...Read more
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