# Amazon Linux 2, Ubuntu vs Windows 7 Comparison

| | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 70 | 2,380 | 894 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (44.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Amazon Linux 2

Pros:
- Long-Term Support (8 reviews)
- Regular Updates (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Software (6 reviews)
- Limited Apps/Store (4 reviews)

### Ubuntu

Pros:
- Ease of Use (337 reviews)
- Linux/Ubuntu OS (299 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (141 reviews)
- Driver Issues (104 reviews)

### Windows 7

Pros:
- User-Friendly (17 reviews)
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Technology (13 reviews)
- Security Issues (11 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (53 reviews) | 9.0 (1867 reviews) | 8.9 (712 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (53 reviews) | 8.7 (1884 reviews) | 9.1 (725 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (897 reviews) | 9.1 (271 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (648 reviews) | 8.9 (216 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 8.3 (1713 reviews) | 7.9 (649 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (567 reviews) | 8.7 (199 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (45 reviews) | 9.1 (1769 reviews) | 7.0 (677 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon Linux 2

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Windows 7

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Linux 2** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 43 |
| **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Linux 2** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 91 |
| **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 9.1 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.5 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Linux 2** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 58 |
| **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Support

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | 9.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Linux 2** | 9.4/10 | 19 |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 267 |
| **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 55 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (196 reviews) | 8.5 (45 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (212 reviews) | 8.7 (44 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (169 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (183 reviews) | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Linux 2** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 |
| **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Linux 2** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.4/10 | 49 |
| **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)


**Unique to Ubuntu (5):** [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-engine)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon Linux 2 | Ubuntu | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 44.8% | 47.2% | 34.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.4% | 33.0% | 33.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.9% | 19.7% | 32.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Amazon Linux 2

- **Information Technology and Services:** 29.9%
- **Computer Software:** 16.4%
- **Financial Services:** 9.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Program Development:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.0%
- **Information Services:** 3.0%
- **Automotive:** 1.5%
- **Banking:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 23.9%

#### Ubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.4%
- **Computer Software:** 25.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Education Management:** 1.9%
- **Program Development:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

#### Windows 7

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.9%
- **Computer Software:** 10.3%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Education Management:** 4.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3%
- **Accounting:** 2.1%
- **Banking:** 2.0%
- **Financial Services:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 50.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon Linux 2

- [Rocky Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/rocky-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [AlmaLinux OS](https://www.g2.com/products/almalinux-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4273 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1558 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (706 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (575 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (481 reviews)

### Alternatives to Ubuntu

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4273 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1558 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (575 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (481 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (706 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 7

- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1558 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (481 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Amazon Linux 2

- Title: [How to look for the correct linux commands, which works with the Amazon Linux 2?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-look-for-the-correct-linux-commands-which-works-with-the-amazon-linux-2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "search with Google."

### Ubuntu

- Title: [I'm having trouble installing applications on Ubuntu. What are the best practices for a beginner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-having-trouble-installing-applications-on-ubuntu-what-are-the-best-practices-for-a-beginner) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Please let me know the error, I can help you in installing application on Ubuntu."
- Title: [Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ubuntu-really-good-os-comoared-to-other-linux-distros) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Avinash,

The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to..."
- Title: [What is Ubuntu used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "operating system"
- Title: [What is Ubuntu Desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-desktop-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks you
"
- Title: [What is special about Ubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-special-about-ubuntu) — 5 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "is one of the stable linux."

### Windows 7

- Title: [What is Windows 7 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-7-used-for) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "its use for Personal and office Desktop "
- Title: [how to find computer specs windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-find-computer-specs-windows-7) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),..."
- Title: [Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-think-microsoft-will-extend-support-for-windows-7-after-january-14-2020) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page..."
- Title: [Support for Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12026-support-for-windows-7) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite..."
- Title: [I am using dell vostro 1550 laptop with windows 7 home basic version. can I upgrade my system to windows 10 version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-7-i-am-using-dell-vostro-1550-laptop-with-windows-7-home-basic-version-can-i-upgrade-my-system-to-wind) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can use Windows 10."

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