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At a Glance
Debian
Debian
Star Rating
(187)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ReactOS
ReactOS
Star Rating
(24)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ReactOS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Debian excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.4, while ReactOS trails behind at 7.7, indicating that Debian provides a more user-friendly experience for everyday tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that Debian's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.4, significantly higher than ReactOS's 7.3, suggesting that users find more reliable assistance and resources when using Debian.
  • G2 users highlight Debian's superior "Product Direction" score of 9.4, compared to ReactOS's 7.5, indicating that Debian is perceived as having a more promising and innovative future by its user base.
  • Users on G2 report that Debian's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.6, while ReactOS lacks a score in this area, suggesting that Debian is generally easier to install and configure for new users.
  • Reviewers say that Debian's "Meets Requirements" score of 8.9 reflects its ability to fulfill user needs effectively, whereas ReactOS's score of 7.7 indicates it may not meet all user expectations as consistently.
  • Users mention that Debian's strong performance in "Memory Management" and "Device Management" contributes to a smoother overall experience, while ReactOS has received mixed feedback in these areas, leading to potential frustrations for users relying on these functionalities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Debian
No pricing available
ReactOS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Debian
No trial information available
ReactOS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
137
7.6
18
Ease of Use
8.5
138
7.4
18
Ease of Setup
8.6
84
8.9
6
Ease of Admin
8.8
62
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
130
7.4
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
61
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
126
7.8
16
Features by Category
9.4
15
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
9.4
15
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
9.0
14
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
9.8
14
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
9.2
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Debian
Debian
ReactOS
ReactOS
Debian and ReactOS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Debian
Debian is categorized as AWS Marketplace
ReactOS
ReactOS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Debian
Debian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
ReactOS
ReactOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Debian
Debian
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Computer Software
14.7%
Computer & Network Security
9.6%
Telecommunications
8.5%
Computer Networking
5.1%
Other
40.1%
ReactOS
ReactOS
Information Technology and Services
39.1%
Computer Software
34.8%
Program Development
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
13.0%
Alternatives
Debian
Debian Alternatives
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Windows 7
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Oracle Linux
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ReactOS
ReactOS Alternatives
Windows 7
Windows 7
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu
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Discussions
Debian
Debian Discussions
What is the use of Debian?
3 Comments
Celeste W.
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
Civic V.
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
Alex F.
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
ReactOS
ReactOS Discussions
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ReactOS has no discussions with answers