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Compare Amazon Linux 2 and Rocky Linux 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.5% 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 2Rocky Linux
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Rocky LinuxSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Rocky Linux excels in ease of use with a score of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize a user-friendly interface, while Amazon Linux 2, with a score of 9.2, is still considered easy but slightly less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Rocky Linux has a strong community support system, reflected in its quality of support rating of 9.0, whereas Amazon Linux 2 has a slightly higher rating of 9.2, indicating a more robust support structure for users needing assistance.
- G2 users highlight that Rocky Linux's product direction is rated at 8.7, which some users feel could improve, while Amazon Linux 2 shines with a higher rating of 9.6, suggesting a clearer and more promising roadmap for future updates and features.
- Users on G2 report that Rocky Linux's RAM management is efficient, allowing for better performance in mid-market applications, while Amazon Linux 2 is noted for its optimized I/O management, which is particularly beneficial for small-business environments.
- Reviewers mention that Rocky Linux offers a solid backup and recovery system, but Amazon Linux 2 is praised for its advanced data backup features, making it a more reliable option for businesses that require robust data protection.
- Users say that while both products have strong error detection capabilities, Amazon Linux 2's system operations monitoring is rated higher, providing users with more comprehensive insights into system performance and potential issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Linux 2
No pricing availableRocky Linux
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon Linux 2
No trial information availableRocky Linux
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
41
8.7
9
Ease of Use
9.2
41
9.5
10
Ease of Setup
9.4
22
9.2
6
Ease of Admin
9.4
17
9.7
5
Quality of Support
9.2
41
8.8
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
16
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
33
8.8
10
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
9.0
8
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
9.2
8
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
9.2
8
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
8.8
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Linux 2 and Rocky Linux are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Amazon Linux 2 has no unique categories
Rocky 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.)
Rocky 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
33.3%
Computer Software
25.0%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Retail
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Other
16.7%
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
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What is Rocky Linux used for?
1 Comment
SG
Rocky Linux is especially suitable for users needing an alternative to CentOS or RHEL. It is bug-for-bug compatible with RHEL and shares most of the...Read more
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