# CentOS, Xubuntu, Arch vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux Comparison

| | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 426 | 74 | 42 | 975 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (71.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CentOS

Pros:
- Reliability (16 reviews)
- Stability (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Technology (7 reviews)
- Lack of Support (5 reviews)

### Xubuntu

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Lightweight Size (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (3 reviews)
- Skill Requirements (2 reviews)

### Arch

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

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

### Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Pros:
- Stability (55 reviews)
- Reliability (47 reviews)

Cons:
- High Cost (28 reviews)
- Expensive (18 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (342 reviews) | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 9.3 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (503 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (343 reviews) | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 7.2 (31 reviews) | 8.4 (769 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (220 reviews) | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 6.3 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (576 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (296 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (286 reviews) | 8.1 (55 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (486 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (161 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (283 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (321 reviews) | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 9.6 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (483 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CentOS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Xubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Arch

#### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CentOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xubuntu** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.7/10 | 47 |

#### Performance

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (40 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (44 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CentOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xubuntu** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.8/10 | 25 |

#### Application Support

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (22 reviews) | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CentOS** | 8.8/10 | 26 |
| **Xubuntu** | 8.5/10 | 17 |
| **Arch** | 9.7/10 | 7 |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 33 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (30 reviews) | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CentOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xubuntu** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CentOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xubuntu** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 9 |

#### Security

| Feature | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to CentOS (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace)



**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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CentOS | Xubuntu | Arch | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 31.7% | 54.9% | 71.8% | 19.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.4% | 29.6% | 23.1% | 29.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 15.5% | 5.1% | 50.9% | 

### By Industry

#### CentOS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 30.2%
- **Computer Software:** 15.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Internet:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Research:** 1.7%
- **Program Development:** 1.5%
- **Education Management:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 30.2%

#### Xubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.9%
- **Computer Software:** 23.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.5%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Automotive:** 2.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8%
- **Design:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **Accounting:** 1.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 25.4%

#### 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%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CentOS

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 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)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews)
- [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (241 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 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)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews)

### Alternatives to Xubuntu

- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews)
- [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews)
- [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)

### Alternatives to Arch

- [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (241 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)
- [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)
- [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [BlackArch](https://www.g2.com/products/blackarch/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)

### Alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise Linux

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 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)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 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)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CentOS

- Title: [how can I install and use CentOS](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-install-and-use-centos) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "First download centos from the official repo. 
Later you can install by booting up your computer/laptop with centos iso image."
- Title: [How to install package?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-package) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "For install package use command : yum install <package_name>"
- Title: [Bolehkah ini digunakan untuk acara pembelajaran?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-this-be-used-for-learning-events) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can run Moodle, or other learning management system (LMS) products on CentOS Linux, or event management software. There is a rich set of open source..."
- Title: [Where did you go to learn how to use CentOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51381-where-did-you-go-to-learn-how-to-use-centos) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "At my first job organization. 
Some learning forums like stackexchange, tldp, the Linux Foundation etc..., 
"
- Title: [How can I acheive client isolation ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-acheive-client-isolation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "When I was learning about client isolation I found this web article very helpful. I hope it will help you. 

..."

### Xubuntu

- Title: [Does Xubuntu have Software Center?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-xubuntu-have-software-center) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"

### 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."

### 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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/centos-vs-xubuntu-vs-arch-vs-red-hat-enterprise-linux)