# Arch, Pop!_OS vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux Comparison | | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 42 | 29 | 975 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (71.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Arch Pros: - Customization/Personalization (3 reviews) - App Ecosystem (1 reviews) Cons: - Skill Requirements (3 reviews) - Installation Difficulties (1 reviews) ### Pop!_OS Pros: - Design Aesthetics (1 reviews) - Easy Installation (1 reviews) Cons: - Slow Updates (1 reviews) - Update Frequency (1 reviews) ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux Pros: - Stability (58 reviews) - Security (57 reviews) Cons: - High Cost (33 reviews) - Expensive (21 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (30 reviews) | 9.4 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (503 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.2 (31 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (769 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 6.3 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (576 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (296 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (486 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (283 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (28 reviews) | 10.0 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (483 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Arch #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Pop!_OS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Virtualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arch** | N/A | N/A | | **Pop!_OS** | N/A | N/A | | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.7/10 | 47 | #### Performance | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (45 reviews) | | **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | | **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (40 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (44 reviews) | | **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | ### Container Engine | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arch** | N/A | N/A | | **Pop!_OS** | N/A | N/A | | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.8/10 | 25 | #### Application Support | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | | **Interface support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | | **Processor support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | | **Application Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | #### System Capability | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | | **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (23 reviews) | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | | **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (22 reviews) | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arch** | 9.7/10 | 7 | | **Pop!_OS** | N/A | N/A | | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 33 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (30 reviews) | ### IoT Operating Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arch** | N/A | N/A | | **Pop!_OS** | N/A | N/A | | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 9 | #### Security | Feature | Arch | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | | **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Cryptography** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (3):** [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 | Pop!_OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 71.8% | 75.9% | 19.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 23.1% | 13.8% | 29.7% | | **Enterprise** | 5.1% | 10.3% | 50.9% | ### By Industry #### Arch - **Computer Software:** 35.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.1% - **Hospitality:** 5.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.1% - **Research:** 2.6% - **Program Development:** 2.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.6% - **Internet:** 2.6% - **Industrial Automation:** 2.6% - **Other:** 12.8% #### Pop!_OS - **Computer Software:** 34.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 13.8% - **Internet:** 6.9% - **Financial Services:** 6.9% - **Real Estate:** 3.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.4% - **Design:** 3.4% - **Computer Networking:** 3.4% #### Red Hat Enterprise Linux - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.5% - **Computer Software:** 11.3% - **Telecommunications:** 6.5% - **Financial Services:** 5.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.0% - **Banking:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 3.7% - **Defense & Space:** 3.4% - **Government Administration:** 2.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.1% - **Other:** 35.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Arch - [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (240 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 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 (425 reviews) - [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 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) - [BlackArch](https://www.g2.com/products/blackarch/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews) ### Alternatives to Pop!_OS - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4277 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 reviews) - [openSUSE Leap](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (37 reviews) ### Alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise Linux - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1560 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 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) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) --- ## 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." ### Pop!_OS - Title: [What is special about pop OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-special-about-pop-os) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Ease of use no matter if you use it as a daily driver of using it from time to time, everything is automated and connected. One big plus in my book is..." ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Title: [What in RHEL you guys love?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35917-what-in-rhel-you-guys-love) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Stability, Security, Lifeycle, World class Support " - Title: [Why should I use Red Hat Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-should-i-use-red-hat-linux) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "If you are looking for a stable, reliable, and secure operating system, then Red Hat Linux is a great choice. Google uses Red Hat Enterprise Linux to power..." - Title: [What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/red-hat-enterprise-linux-what-is-red-hat-enterprise-linux-used-for-19dd5271-6d29-4249-956f-b8dc44f0ce30) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is an Operating System" - Title: [What are the six key features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-six-key-features-of-red-hat-enterprise-linux) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Lightweight cost-effective with enterprise licensing easy to use most of the software is compatible most acceptable OS multiple option for Administrators " - Title: [What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/red-hat-enterprise-linux-what-is-red-hat-enterprise-linux-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "RedHat is an organization that comes up with products like Linux bundles, cloud computing components, middleware products, cloud management tools, and..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arch-vs-pop-_os-vs-red-hat-enterprise-linux)