# Manjaro, Ubuntu, Windows 8 vs Fedora Comparison

| | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 60 | 2,395 | 577 | 214 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (59.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Manjaro

Pros:
- Easy Installation (3 reviews)
- Regular Updates (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Command Line (2 reviews)
- Compatibility Issues (1 reviews)

### Ubuntu

Pros:
- Ease of Use (337 reviews)
- Linux/Ubuntu OS (299 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (141 reviews)
- Driver Issues (104 reviews)

### Windows 8

Pros:
- Speed/Performance (20 reviews)
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Unfriendly Interface (14 reviews)
- Menu Issues (11 reviews)

### Fedora

Pros:
- Powerful Features (3 reviews)
- Security Features (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Skill Requirements (3 reviews)
- Update Frequency (3 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (50 reviews) | 9.0 (1884 reviews) | 7.8 (430 reviews) | 9.0 (165 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 8.7 (1901 reviews) | 7.6 (440 reviews) | 8.4 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (915 reviews) | 8.2 (177 reviews) | 8.8 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (650 reviews) | 7.6 (114 reviews) | 8.7 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 8.3 (1728 reviews) | 7.6 (392 reviews) | 7.9 (148 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (569 reviews) | 7.3 (98 reviews) | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (47 reviews) | 9.1 (1782 reviews) | 6.1 (420 reviews) | 9.1 (164 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Manjaro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Windows 8

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Fedora

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Manjaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 47 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fedora** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Manjaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 95 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fedora** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 9.0 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Manjaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 60 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fedora** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Support

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | 9.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Manjaro** | 8.6/10 | 7 |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 284 |
| **Windows 8** | 8.2/10 | 56 |
| **Fedora** | 8.3/10 | 17 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (202 reviews) | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (221 reviews) | 8.1 (35 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (175 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (190 reviews) | 7.7 (35 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Manjaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fedora** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Manjaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.3/10 | 50 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fedora** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)


**Unique to Ubuntu (5):** [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), [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 | Manjaro | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Fedora | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 59.6% | 47.3% | 45.6% | 50.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.1% | 33.1% | 28.4% | 26.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.3% | 19.6% | 25.9% | 22.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Manjaro

- **Computer Software:** 35.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.5%
- **Higher Education:** 8.8%
- **Automotive:** 3.5%
- **Program Development:** 3.5%
- **Information Services:** 3.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.5%
- **Accounting:** 1.8%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 26.3%

#### Ubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.3%
- **Computer Software:** 25.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Program Development:** 1.8%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

#### Windows 8

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 13.9%
- **Education Management:** 4.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Banking:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 41.3%

#### Fedora

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.3%
- **Computer Software:** 24.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.9%
- **Internet:** 4.4%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.0%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 23.9%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Manjaro

- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (223 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (898 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (62 reviews)
- [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (96 reviews)

### Alternatives to Ubuntu

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4299 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1573 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1275 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (898 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (484 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (728 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 8

- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1275 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1573 reviews)
- [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (484 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (728 reviews)

### Alternatives to Fedora

- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4299 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (898 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (223 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (62 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Manjaro

- Title: [Is Manjaro better than Ubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-manjaro-better-than-ubuntu) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Definitively, Manjaro the best from two worlds. Stability and rolling release benefits"
- Title: [Does Manjaro have a software center?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-manjaro-have-a-software-center) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Manjaro Linux does have a software center. The software center in Manjaro is called Pamac, which is a graphical front-end for the pacman package..."
- Title: [How do I promote Manjaro everywhere?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-promote-manjaro-everywhere) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Good Job"

### 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."

### Windows 8

- Title: [Is Windows 8 a good operating system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-windows-8-a-good-operating-system) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tak-sedikit-yang-penasaran-dengan-kelebihan-windows-8-jika-dibandingkan-dengan-windows-sebelumnya-yakni-windows-7-berikut-ini-lebih-lanjut-informasi-mengenai-kelebihan-windows-8-dibanding-windows-7-yang-telah-dirangkum) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Because Windows 8 is the best."
- Title: [Windows 8 recommended software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-8-recommended-software) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "I recommend it 100%"
- Title: [What is Windows 8 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Windows 8 is an operating systems used on computers. we can use this for office use  / personal use. Depend on our requirement we can select the versions of..."
- Title: [What is Windows 8.1 and its features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-1-and-its-features) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Best windows i using all time for working
"

### Fedora

- Title: [What is Fedora used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fedora-what-is-fedora-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Fedora is one of the most prominent Linux Operating Systems for day-to-day tasks. You can rely on it."
- Title: [Which is better Ubuntu or Fedora?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-ubuntu-or-fedora) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Fedora"
- Title: [What is Fedora used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fedora-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Fedora is a desktop OS, you can use it as your daily machine without much hassle and paying a hefty fee for Windows or Mac license. "
- Title: [Is Fedora good for programming?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fedora-good-for-programming) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Absolutely  its the heavens for developers."
- Title: [will the pedora be better](https://www.g2.com/discussions/43798-will-the-pedora-be-better) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "
easy to use and easy to apply .."

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