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Compare Debian and Tails 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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 DebianTails
Star Rating
(21)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TailsDebian vs Tails
- Reviewers felt that Tails meets the needs of their business better than Debian.
- 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 Tails.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Debian
No pricing availableTails
No pricing availableFree Trial
Debian
No trial information availableTails
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
138
9.1
17
Ease of Use
8.5
139
7.4
17
Ease of Setup
8.6
85
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
63
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
131
7.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
62
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
127
7.3
17
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.)
Tails
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%
Consumer Goods
15.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Computer Software
10.5%
Computer & Network Security
10.5%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.3%
Other
47.4%
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
can i use taiuls with windows
2 Comments
BC
The only thing you need is a computer with a USB boot option, The OS is not used while booting from a Tails USB. The system runs on the USB with RAM used...Read more
Tails has no more discussions with answers
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