# HP-UX, HPE OpenVMS vs Ubuntu Comparison | | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 29 | 19 | 2,385 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (44.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### HP-UX Pros: - Stability (5 reviews) - Easy Management (3 reviews) Cons: - High Cost (3 reviews) - Compatibility Issues (2 reviews) ### HPE OpenVMS Pros: - Cloud Computing (1 reviews) - Speed/Performance (1 reviews) Cons: - Limited Software (1 reviews) - Usage Difficulty (1 reviews) ### Ubuntu Pros: - Ease of Use (337 reviews) - Linux/Ubuntu OS (299 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (141 reviews) - Driver Issues (104 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (1876 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (1893 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (906 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (649 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (1721 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (568 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.8 (25 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (1775 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### HP-UX #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### HPE OpenVMS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Ubuntu #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Cloud Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **HP-UX** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE OpenVMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 44 | #### Functionality | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (37 reviews) | | **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | | **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | | **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | | **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | | **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | ### Server Virtualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **HP-UX** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE OpenVMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 92 | #### Performance | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (75 reviews) | | **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (71 reviews) | | **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (71 reviews) | | **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (72 reviews) | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (69 reviews) | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (71 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (42 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) | ### Container Engine | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **HP-UX** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE OpenVMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 59 | #### Application Support | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (48 reviews) | | **Interface support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | | **Processor support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | | **Application Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | #### System Capability | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (33 reviews) | | **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | | **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (41 reviews) | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **HP-UX** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE OpenVMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 274 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (198 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (215 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (171 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (186 reviews) | ### IoT Operating Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **HP-UX** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE OpenVMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 | #### Security | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | | **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | | **Cryptography** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | ### Security Compliance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **HP-UX** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE OpenVMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Ubuntu** | 8.4/10 | 49 | #### Generative AI - Security Compliance | Feature | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | | **Automated Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to HP-UX (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization) **Unique to HPE OpenVMS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Ubuntu (6):** [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems), [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-engine) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | HP-UX | HPE OpenVMS | Ubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 24.1% | 33.3% | 47.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 31.0% | 44.4% | 33.1% | | **Enterprise** | 44.8% | 22.2% | 19.7% | ### By Industry #### HP-UX - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.7% - **Computer Software:** 20.7% - **Telecommunications:** 6.9% - **Information Services:** 6.9% - **Financial Services:** 6.9% - **Construction:** 6.9% - **Computer Networking:** 6.9% - **Retail:** 3.4% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.4% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Other:** 13.8% #### HPE OpenVMS - **Information Technology and Services:** 38.9% - **Computer Software:** 11.1% - **Research:** 5.6% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 5.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6% - **Internet:** 5.6% - **Financial Services:** 5.6% - **Education Management:** 5.6% - **Computer Networking:** 5.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6% - **Other:** 5.6% #### Ubuntu - **Information Technology and Services:** 26.4% - **Computer Software:** 25.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.2% - **Higher Education:** 3.5% - **Internet:** 2.9% - **Telecommunications:** 2.5% - **Financial Services:** 2.1% - **Education Management:** 1.9% - **Program Development:** 1.8% - **Research:** 1.5% - **Other:** 27.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to HP-UX - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews) - [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews) - [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (392 reviews) - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews) - [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews) - [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews) - [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews) - [Scale Computing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/scale-computing-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews) - [VMware Workstation Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-workstation-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (138 reviews) ### Alternatives to HPE OpenVMS - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4270 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1557 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (711 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews) ### Alternatives to Ubuntu - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4270 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1557 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (711 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### HP-UX - Title: [What is HP-UX used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hp-ux-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "its a OS and we are using for SAP." ### HPE OpenVMS No discussions available for this product. ### Ubuntu - Title: [I'm having trouble installing applications on Ubuntu. What are the best practices for a beginner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-having-trouble-installing-applications-on-ubuntu-what-are-the-best-practices-for-a-beginner) — 7 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Please let me know the error, I can help you in installing application on Ubuntu." - Title: [Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ubuntu-really-good-os-comoared-to-other-linux-distros) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Hi Avinash, The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to..." - Title: [What is Ubuntu used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "operating system" - Title: [What is Ubuntu Desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-desktop-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Thanks you " - Title: [What is special about Ubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-special-about-ubuntu) — 5 comments, 5 upvotes > **Top comment:** "is one of the stable linux." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hp-ux-vs-hpe-openvms-vs-ubuntu)