# Bodhi, Debian vs Slackware Comparison | | Bodhi | Debian | Slackware | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 14 | 222 | 33 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Bodhi **Not enough data** ### Debian Pros: - Ease of Use (19 reviews) - Reliability (16 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (9 reviews) - Difficult Setup (7 reviews) ### Slackware Pros: - Stability (2 reviews) - Community Support (1 reviews) Cons: - Installation Issues (2 reviews) - Command Line (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Bodhi | Debian | Slackware | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (159 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (160 reviews) | 7.6 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (106 reviews) | 7.6 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.9 (66 reviews) | 7.9 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (151 reviews) | 7.6 (23 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (144 reviews) | 5.8 (25 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Bodhi #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Debian #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Slackware #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bodhi** | N/A | N/A | | **Debian** | 9.5/10 | 36 | | **Slackware** | N/A | N/A | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Bodhi | Debian | Slackware | |---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Bodhi | Debian | Slackware | |---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Bodhi | Debian | Slackware | |---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | Not enough data | 9.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Bodhi | Debian | Slackware | |---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | ### AWS Marketplace | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bodhi** | N/A | N/A | | **Debian** | N/A | N/A | | **Slackware** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace | Feature | Bodhi | Debian | Slackware | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Debian (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Bodhi | Debian | Slackware | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 48.6% | 43.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 35.7% | 31.0% | 36.7% | | **Enterprise** | 14.3% | 20.5% | 20.0% | ### By Industry #### Bodhi - **Marketing and Advertising:** 14.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.3% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 7.1% - **Medical Devices:** 7.1% - **Education Management:** 7.1% - **Consumer Services:** 7.1% - **Capital Markets:** 7.1% #### Debian - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.6% - **Computer Software:** 15.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.5% - **Telecommunications:** 7.5% - **Computer Networking:** 5.0% - **Education Management:** 3.5% - **Higher Education:** 2.5% - **Government Administration:** 2.5% - **Internet:** 2.0% - **Financial Services:** 2.0% - **Other:** 26.6% #### Slackware - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.3% - **Computer Networking:** 6.7% - **Computer Software:** 6.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 6.7% - **Accounting:** 3.3% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.3% - **Consumer Services:** 3.3% - **Education Management:** 3.3% - **Financial Services:** 3.3% - **Other:** 36.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Bodhi - [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) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (47 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (726 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews) - [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 (4290 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 (896 reviews) ### Alternatives to Debian - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (896 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 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) - [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (85 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) ### Alternatives to Slackware - [Gentoo](https://www.g2.com/products/gentoo/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (39 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 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) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 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 (896 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Bodhi No discussions available for this product. ### Debian - Title: [Is debian good for daily use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-debian-good-for-daily-use) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "yes" - Title: [What is the use of Debian?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-debian) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "It is a Linux operating system distribution, that can be adapted for many server and desktop scenarios. " - Title: [What is a Debian system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-debian-system) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Debian is an Operating System based on Linux kernel!If you got used with Linux you will be comfortable with Debian too!" - Title: [Would it be possible to also add contributor role in G2?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-it-be-possible-to-also-add-contributor-role-in-g2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I think that would be better" - Title: [Do you think debian can be the most used operating system than windows in few years?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50938-do-you-think-debian-can-be-the-most-used-operating-system-than-windows-in-few-years) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I don't think for common users, but I think for the IT area, yes. Many programmers, network administrators, computer security specialists, etc., are seeing..." ### Slackware - Title: [Why Slackware?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-slackware) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "To me, that's the best choice. I wanted to spread it as much as I could, even installed it on my sis's notebook knowing she's too far from IT. Slackware is..." - Title: [Is Slackware a good distro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-slackware-a-good-distro) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Good is understatement it is a great and powerful too" - Title: [Is Slackware still relevant 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-slackware-still-relevant-2020) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is relevant. However, it will depend on your use case. For instance, application service providers/vendors will indicate which distribution of Linux their..." - Title: [what is the best way to have OS selection Startup with slackware on the list ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-have-os-selection-startup-with-slackware-on-the-list) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "lilo if your bios support it or uefi ... " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bodhi-vs-debian-vs-slackware)