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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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
(53)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CentOS excels in its stability and reliability, making it a preferred choice for server environments, while VyOS is praised for its robust networking capabilities, particularly in managing complex routing protocols.
- Reviewers mention that CentOS has a strong community support system, but some users feel that the quality of support can be inconsistent compared to VyOS, which has received higher ratings for its customer support and responsiveness.
- G2 users highlight that CentOS offers a wide range of integration options with various applications, but VyOS shines with its performance in network management tasks, particularly in handling multiple concurrent connections efficiently.
- Users on G2 indicate that CentOS has a steeper learning curve for new users, while VyOS is noted for its ease of setup and user-friendly interface, making it more accessible for small businesses.
- Reviewers say that while CentOS provides a solid open-source foundation, VyOS is often favored for its specialized features in network security and management, such as its advanced firewall capabilities.
- Users report that CentOS is a great choice for those looking for a traditional Linux experience, but VyOS is recommended for users who need a dedicated network operating system with features like self-healing and health monitoring.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CentOS
No pricing availableVyOS
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- Unlimited on-premises deployments within a single company
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CentOS
No trial information availableVyOS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
327
8.9
48
Ease of Use
8.5
328
8.7
49
Ease of Setup
8.5
205
9.0
45
Ease of Admin
8.5
197
9.0
37
Quality of Support
8.1
272
9.0
38
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
154
9.5
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
308
8.8
49
Features by Category
Network
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.4
22
Application
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.6
19
Memory Management - Operating System
8.7
13
8.8
7
Device Management - Operating System
8.3
12
8.6
7
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.2
12
8.1
7
Error Detection - Operating System
8.5
12
8.5
8
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usage
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
7.3
17
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
8.1
15
Miscellaneous
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
7.1
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CentOS and VyOS are categorized as Operating System
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CentOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VyOS
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
19.2%
Computer & Network Security
15.4%
Telecommunications
9.6%
Higher Education
7.7%
Computer Software
7.7%
Other
40.4%
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1 Comment
AM
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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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1 Comment
DW
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Does VyOS have a GUI?
5 Comments
YA
It's in development and you can check out design (and comment) at link...Read more
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