# Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux vs Debian Comparison | | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 975 | 22 | 222 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (50.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (36.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux Pros: - Stability (55 reviews) - Reliability (47 reviews) Cons: - High Cost (28 reviews) - Expensive (18 reviews) ### Rocky Linux Pros: - Stability (2 reviews) - Community Support (1 reviews) Cons: - Integration Issues (1 reviews) - Lack of Support (1 reviews) ### Debian Pros: - Ease of Use (19 reviews) - Reliability (16 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (9 reviews) - Difficult Setup (7 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (503 reviews) | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (159 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (769 reviews) | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (160 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (576 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (106 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (296 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (66 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (486 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (151 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (283 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (65 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (483 reviews) | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 9.4 (144 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Rocky Linux #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Debian #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Virtualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.7/10 | 47 | | **Rocky Linux** | N/A | N/A | | **Debian** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Scalability** | 8.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Portability** | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Recovery** | 8.6 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **OS Integration** | 9.0 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Saving** | 8.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Container Engine | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.8/10 | 25 | | **Rocky Linux** | N/A | N/A | | **Debian** | N/A | N/A | #### Application Support | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Deployment** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interface support** | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Processor support** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Support** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### System Capability | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Self Healing High Availability** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Orchestration** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scalability** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Automatic Security Updates** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security updates** | 9.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 33 | | **Rocky Linux** | 9.6/10 | 8 | | **Debian** | 9.5/10 | 36 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.7 (26 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (27 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (23 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 8.2 (30 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 9.4 (29 reviews) | ### AWS Marketplace | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | N/A | N/A | | **Rocky Linux** | N/A | N/A | | **Debian** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Operating Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 9 | | **Rocky Linux** | N/A | N/A | | **Debian** | N/A | N/A | #### Security | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Controls** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Security** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cryptography** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (3):** [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) **Unique to Debian (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 19.4% | 36.8% | 48.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.7% | 36.8% | 31.0% | | **Enterprise** | 50.9% | 26.3% | 20.5% | ### By Industry #### Red Hat Enterprise Linux - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.5% - **Computer Software:** 11.3% - **Telecommunications:** 6.5% - **Financial Services:** 5.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.0% - **Banking:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 3.7% - **Defense & Space:** 3.4% - **Government Administration:** 2.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.1% - **Other:** 35.1% #### Rocky Linux - **Information Technology and Services:** 30.0% - **Computer Software:** 20.0% - **Manufacturing:** 5.0% - **Retail:** 5.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0% - **Maritime:** 5.0% - **Industrial Automation:** 5.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.0% - **Higher Education:** 5.0% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0% - **Other:** 10.0% #### Debian - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.6% - **Computer Software:** 15.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.5% - **Telecommunications:** 7.5% - **Computer Networking:** 5.0% - **Education Management:** 3.5% - **Higher Education:** 2.5% - **Government Administration:** 2.5% - **Internet:** 2.0% - **Financial Services:** 2.0% - **Other:** 26.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise Linux - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (897 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 (348 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (213 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews) ### Alternatives to Rocky Linux - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (213 reviews) - [Amazon Linux 2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-linux-2-2021-10-12/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (70 reviews) - [openSUSE Leap](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (897 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4292 reviews) - [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (243 reviews) ### Alternatives to Debian - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (897 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (213 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (85 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) - [Amazon Linux 2](https://www.g2.com/products/tj-cloud-nexus-365-technology-co-ltd-amazon-linux-2/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (65 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Title: [What in RHEL you guys love?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35917-what-in-rhel-you-guys-love) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Stability, Security, Lifeycle, World class Support " - Title: [Why should I use Red Hat Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-should-i-use-red-hat-linux) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "If you are looking for a stable, reliable, and secure operating system, then Red Hat Linux is a great choice. Google uses Red Hat Enterprise Linux to power..." - Title: [What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/red-hat-enterprise-linux-what-is-red-hat-enterprise-linux-used-for-19dd5271-6d29-4249-956f-b8dc44f0ce30) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is an Operating System" - Title: [What are the six key features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-six-key-features-of-red-hat-enterprise-linux) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Lightweight cost-effective with enterprise licensing easy to use most of the software is compatible most acceptable OS multiple option for Administrators " - Title: [What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/red-hat-enterprise-linux-what-is-red-hat-enterprise-linux-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "RedHat is an organization that comes up with products like Linux bundles, cloud computing components, middleware products, cloud management tools, and..." ### Rocky Linux - Title: [What is Rocky Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-rocky-linux-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Rocky Linux is especially suitable for users needing an alternative to CentOS or RHEL. It is bug-for-bug compatible with RHEL and shares most of the..." ### Debian - Title: [Is debian good for daily use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-debian-good-for-daily-use) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "yes" - Title: [What is the use of Debian?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-debian) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "It is a Linux operating system distribution, that can be adapted for many server and desktop scenarios. " - Title: [What is a Debian system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-debian-system) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Debian is an Operating System based on Linux kernel!If you got used with Linux you will be comfortable with Debian too!" - Title: [Would it be possible to also add contributor role in G2?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-it-be-possible-to-also-add-contributor-role-in-g2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I think that would be better" - Title: [Do you think debian can be the most used operating system than windows in few years?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50938-do-you-think-debian-can-be-the-most-used-operating-system-than-windows-in-few-years) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I don't think for common users, but I think for the IT area, yes. Many programmers, network administrators, computer security specialists, etc., are seeing..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/red-hat-enterprise-linux-vs-rocky-linux-vs-debian)