# Arch, Kali Linux, macOS Sierra vs Ubuntu Comparison

| | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 43 | 241 | 483 | 2,390 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Arch

Pros:
- Customization/Personalization (2 reviews)
- App Ecosystem (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Skill Requirements (2 reviews)
- Installation Difficulties (1 reviews)

### Kali Linux

Pros:
- Powerful Features (35 reviews)
- Community Support (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Skill Requirements (20 reviews)
- Usage Difficulty (14 reviews)

### macOS Sierra

Pros:
- User-Friendly (26 reviews)
- Speed/Performance (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (12 reviews)
- Apple Limitations (9 reviews)

### Ubuntu

Pros:
- Ease of Use (334 reviews)
- Linux/Ubuntu OS (298 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (140 reviews)
- Limited Software (102 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (31 reviews) | 9.0 (169 reviews) | 9.1 (320 reviews) | 9.0 (1882 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.0 (32 reviews) | 8.2 (176 reviews) | 9.3 (325 reviews) | 8.7 (1899 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.1 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 9.2 (142 reviews) | 9.0 (912 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 8.7 (649 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (29 reviews) | 8.2 (164 reviews) | 8.9 (292 reviews) | 8.3 (1726 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (70 reviews) | 8.7 (568 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (28 reviews) | 9.6 (163 reviews) | 8.9 (298 reviews) | 9.1 (1780 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Arch

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Kali Linux

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### macOS Sierra

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kali Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 45 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kali Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 93 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (75 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (71 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (71 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (73 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (69 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (71 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

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

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kali Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 59 |

#### Application Support

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arch** | 9.8/10 | 8 |
| **Kali Linux** | 8.1/10 | 49 |
| **macOS Sierra** | 9.2/10 | 65 |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 280 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 9.4 (49 reviews) | 9.1 (201 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (41 reviews) | 9.3 (49 reviews) | 8.7 (219 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | Not enough data | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 9.3 (47 reviews) | 8.6 (173 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 8.8 (188 reviews) | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kali Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 |

#### Security

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kali Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.4/10 | 49 |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **Automated Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 

---
## 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)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Arch | Kali Linux | macOS Sierra | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 72.5% | 56.1% | 54.3% | 47.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.5% | 29.9% | 27.1% | 33.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.0% | 14.0% | 18.6% | 19.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Arch

- **Computer Software:** 35.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.5%
- **Hospitality:** 5.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.0%
- **Research:** 2.5%
- **Program Development:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Internet:** 2.5%
- **Industrial Automation:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 15.0%

#### Kali Linux

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 21.6%
- **Computer Software:** 15.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Information Services:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 2.4%
- **Banking:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 18.3%

#### macOS Sierra

- **Computer Software:** 18.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Media Production:** 1.7%
- **Accounting:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.0%

#### Ubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.3%
- **Computer Software:** 25.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Program Development:** 1.8%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Arch

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews)
- [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (62 reviews)
- [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [openSUSE Tumbleweed](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse-tumbleweed/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews)

### Alternatives to Kali Linux

- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (62 reviews)
- [BlackArch](https://www.g2.com/products/blackarch/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4281 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (895 reviews)

### Alternatives to macOS Sierra

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (895 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Oracle Solaris](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-solaris/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (347 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4281 reviews)

### Alternatives to Ubuntu

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4281 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1566 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (895 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (347 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (718 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Arch

- Title: [What is Arch Linux good for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-arch-linux-good-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Software Development "
- Title: [Does Arch use RPM or Deb?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-arch-use-rpm-or-deb) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "NO Arch Linux, as a rolling release distribution, utilizes its own package management system called "pacman" (Package Manager) rather than relying on either..."
- Title: [What are the features of Arch Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-arch-linux) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Arch Linux is one of the lightest Linux distribution available in the market."

### Kali Linux

- Title: [What Kali Linux can do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kali-linux-can-do) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "make hacking so easy"
- Title: [GRE Classes In Pune](https://www.g2.com/discussions/gre-classes-in-pune-d91fc12d-083b-4ad3-a34b-2eb32ad569ad) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "https://www.sevenmentor.com/gre-classes-in-pune.php"
- Title: [Why is Kali Linux illegal?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-kali-linux-illegal) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I don't think it's illegal at all. It's just a operating system"
- Title: [Why Hackers use Kali Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-hackers-use-kali-linux) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "In addition to being a free, practical, and highly secure Linux operating system, Kali Linux comes with over 600 tools for data security. Due to its..."
- Title: [How do I update my kali linux os form the terminal](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-update-my-kali-linux-os-form-the-terminal) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "sudo apt-get -y update & apt-get upgrade"

### macOS Sierra

- Title: [Is the beta version of MacOS Catalina safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16117-is-the-beta-version-of-macos-catalina-safe) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Well, not that much if you are using old school applications that may not have been updated. Since Catalina is completely dropping 32 bits application..."
- Title: [What are the new features in Mac OS High Sierra?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-new-features-in-mac-os-high-sierra) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "When I am listening to music, Safari automatically blocks audio and video in Sierra, unless I authorize it on a specific page. It will not stop the music and..."
- Title: [Is Mac OS Sierra any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mac-os-sierra-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What does macOS Sierra do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-macos-sierra-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It provides us following features,
1. Siri integration
2. Auto unlock 
3. Universal clipboard"
- Title: [What are you guys using Mac primarily for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50710-what-are-you-guys-using-mac-primarily-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Work"

### 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."

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