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Compare Gentoo and Slackware 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Gentoo
Star Rating
(35)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GentooSlackware
Star Rating
(32)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SlackwareSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Slackware excels in ease of setup, with a score of 7.3, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to Gentoo's lower score of 4.5. Reviewers mention that Slackware's straightforward installation process is a significant advantage for those new to Linux.
- Reviewers mention that Slackware has a better ease of use rating of 7.5, while Gentoo's score of 6.3 indicates a steeper learning curve. Users on G2 appreciate Slackware's simplicity and intuitive interface, which enhances productivity.
- G2 users highlight that Slackware's quality of support is rated at 7.5, slightly higher than Gentoo's 7.4. Reviewers say that Slackware's community support is robust, providing timely assistance and resources for troubleshooting.
- Users say that Slackware's memory management is efficient, allowing for better performance in multitasking scenarios. In contrast, Gentoo users report occasional issues with RAM management, which can affect system responsiveness during heavy workloads.
- Reviewers mention that Slackware's backup and recovery options are straightforward and reliable, making data backup easier for users. Gentoo, while customizable, can require more effort to set up effective backup solutions, leading to mixed reviews on this feature.
- Users report that Slackware's system operations monitoring is user-friendly, providing clear insights into system performance. Gentoo users, however, mention that while it offers powerful monitoring tools, the complexity can be overwhelming for less experienced users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Gentoo
No pricing availableSlackware
No pricing availableFree Trial
Gentoo
No trial information availableSlackware
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
31
8.8
24
Ease of Use
6.3
31
7.6
24
Ease of Setup
4.8
24
7.6
17
Ease of Admin
7.3
22
7.9
14
Quality of Support
7.4
26
7.7
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
17
8.5
11
Product Direction (% positive)
5.6
29
5.8
25
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gentoo and Slackware are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Gentoo has no unique categories
Slackware has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gentoo
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
Computer Software
20.6%
Computer & Network Security
17.6%
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Entertainment
5.9%
Consulting
2.9%
Other
38.2%
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%
Discussions
Does Gentoo come with a GUI?
1 Comment
GR
Yes and no, it's your own decision to install an X server and a window manager such as KDE or Gnome or i3 or work without.Read more
Gentoo has no more discussions with answers
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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