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Compare CentOS and Debian 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
CentOS
Star Rating
(405)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(184)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CentOS excels in its stability and long-term support, making it a preferred choice for enterprise environments, while Debian is often praised for its flexibility and extensive package repository, catering well to developers and enthusiasts.
- Reviewers mention that CentOS has a slightly steeper learning curve due to its focus on enterprise features, whereas Debian is noted for its user-friendly installation process, which is often highlighted by new users.
- G2 users indicate that CentOS's quality of support is rated lower than Debian's, with some users expressing concerns about the responsiveness of CentOS support, while Debian users appreciate the active community and extensive documentation available.
- Users on G2 report that CentOS's memory management is robust, particularly in server environments, but some users feel that Debian's memory management is more efficient for desktop use, allowing for better performance in resource-constrained situations.
- Reviewers say that CentOS shines in its backup and recovery options, particularly with tools like `rsync` and `Bacula`, while Debian users mention the ease of using `apt` for package management, which simplifies software updates and system recovery.
- Users report that CentOS's system operations monitoring tools, such as `Nagios`, are highly effective for enterprise needs, while Debian users often highlight the versatility of `htop` and `top` for monitoring system performance in a more lightweight manner.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CentOS
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CentOS
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
327
9.0
136
Ease of Use
8.5
328
8.5
137
Ease of Setup
8.5
205
8.6
83
Ease of Admin
8.5
197
8.8
62
Quality of Support
8.1
272
8.4
129
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
154
8.8
61
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
308
9.3
125
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.7
13
9.5
14
Device Management - Operating System
8.3
12
9.2
13
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.2
12
9.7
13
Error Detection - Operating System
8.5
12
9.2
13
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CentOS and Debian are categorized as Operating System and AWS Marketplace
Unique Categories
CentOS has no unique categories
Debian has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CentOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Debian
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
30.6%
Computer Software
15.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Telecommunications
3.9%
Internet
3.4%
Other
40.7%
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Computer Software
14.8%
Computer & Network Security
9.7%
Telecommunications
8.5%
Computer Networking
5.1%
Other
39.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
how to improve the customization of repositories?
1 Comment
AM
use a command like this:
tcpdump -c 12 -i enp0s3 | grep "string search"
You capture the traffic according to the filter set example: http, wget...Read more
How can I acheive client isolation ?
1 Comment
RR
When I was learning about client isolation I found this web article very helpful. I hope it will help you.
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Where did you go to learn how to use CentOS?
1 Comment
AG
At my first job organization.
Some learning forums like stackexchange, tldp, the Linux Foundation etc...,
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What is the use of Debian?
3 Comments
CW
It is a Linux operating system distribution, that can be adapted for many server and desktop scenarios. Read more
Is debian good for daily use?
3 Comments
CV
Yes,Indeed, Debian's stability, security features, extensive package repository, and open-source emphasis make it a reliable choice for daily use, catering...Read more
What is a Debian system?
2 Comments
AF
It is community driven Linux (or more correctly: GNU/Linux) distribution. It focuses to provide stable system with long term support while not giving you the...Read more
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