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Compare Debian and Slackware 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Debian
Star Rating
(189)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DebianSlackware
Star Rating
(32)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SlackwareDebian vs Slackware
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Debian easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Debian overall.
- Reviewers felt that Debian meets the needs of their business better than Slackware.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Debian is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Debian over Slackware.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Debian
No pricing availableSlackware
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Debian
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
138
8.8
24
Ease of Use
8.5
139
7.6
24
Ease of Setup
8.6
85
7.6
17
Ease of Admin
8.9
63
7.9
14
Quality of Support
8.4
131
7.7
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
62
8.5
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
127
5.8
25
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
9.4
15
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
9.1
15
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
9.8
14
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
9.2
14
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
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Debian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Slackware
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
21.9%
Computer Software
14.6%
Computer & Network Security
9.6%
Telecommunications
8.4%
Computer Networking
5.1%
Other
40.4%
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
6.9%
Computer Networking
6.9%
Writing and Editing
3.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.4%
Other
55.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Why Slackware?
2 Comments
OL
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...Read more
what is the best way to have OS selection Startup with slackware on the list ?
1 Comment
MZ
lilo if your bios support it or uefi ... Read more
Is Slackware still relevant 2020?
1 Comment
MM
It is relevant. However, it will depend on your use case. For instance, application service providers/vendors will indicate which distribution of Linux their...Read more
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