Link copied to clipboard # SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop vs openSUSE Tumbleweed Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/opensuse-tumbleweed/export.csv) SUSE Linux Enterprise DesktopopenSUSE Tumbleweed[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** No pricing available **openSUSE Tumbleweed** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 3 months Based on 5 responses **openSUSE Tumbleweed** Not enough reviews yet Return on Investment **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 5 months Based on 11 responses **openSUSE Tumbleweed** Not enough reviews yet Perceived Cost **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** $$$$$ **openSUSE Tumbleweed** $$$$$ Average Discount **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** Not enough reviews yet **openSUSE Tumbleweed** Not enough reviews yet **Pros & Cons** from reviews **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** [ Linux/Ubuntu OS (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1407870&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Easy Management (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1407855&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Software (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1948114&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Usage Difficulty (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1407879&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **openSUSE Tumbleweed** [ Regular Updates (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse-tumbleweed/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2289321&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Compatibility (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse-tumbleweed/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2398633&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Skill Requirements (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse-tumbleweed/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2289328&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Time-Consuming (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse-tumbleweed/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2398634&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 9.1 9.138 **openSUSE Tumbleweed** 9.0 9.014 Ease of Use **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 8.7 8.738 **openSUSE Tumbleweed** 9.0 9.014 Ease of Setup **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 8.9 8.919 **openSUSE Tumbleweed** 9.6 9.69 Ease of Admin **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 9.2 9.217 **openSUSE Tumbleweed** 9.0 9.08 Quality of Support **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 8.6 8.637 **openSUSE Tumbleweed** 8.7 8.715 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 8.9 8.915 **openSUSE Tumbleweed** 8.5 8.58 Product Direction (% positive) **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 9.1 9.138 **openSUSE Tumbleweed** 6.4 6.413 **Features** ratings from reviews User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 42.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 31.9% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 25.5% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 42.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 31.9% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 25.5% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 57.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 28.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 14.3% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 57.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 28.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 14.3% **Reviewers' Industry** [![SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f8987e3e43074e0ac488156cdbf77249/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop.svg "SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop")](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews) SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Information Technology and Services 25.5% Computer Software 12.8% Consumer Goods 8.5% Pharmaceuticals 6.4% Retail 4.3% Other 42.6% [![openSUSE Tumbleweed](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_ccef015bb48d9e5c6ff16d05d54c0111/opensuse-tumbleweed.jpg "openSUSE Tumbleweed")](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse-tumbleweed/reviews) openSUSE Tumbleweed Information Technology and Services 18.5% Computer Software 14.8% Computer & Network Security 11.1% Program Development 7.4% Computer Networking 7.4% Other 40.7% Alternatives **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Alternatives** ![Citrix DaaS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/075eaba93f871090141f8205a8624ea0/citrix-citrix-daas.svg "Citrix DaaS") [ Citrix DaaS ](/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) ![Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4c3b85f837807793635c7c336ce2a6a7/ivanti-autonomous-endpoint-management.svg "Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management") [ Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management ](/products/ivanti-autonomous-endpoint-management/reviews) ![VirtualBox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0e9e8c0391aec772a9e9dcc84c23bda1/virtualbox.png "VirtualBox") [ VirtualBox ](/products/virtualbox/reviews) ![Nerdio Manager](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ab13c3dfa69aa1f0fbec93b734a454bf/nerdio-manager.svg "Nerdio Manager") [ Nerdio Manager ](/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) **openSUSE Tumbleweed Alternatives** ![Debian](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d8ee572841e069ed16147ca23a2b9144/debian.jpg "Debian") [ Debian ](/products/debian/reviews) ![Fedora](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565578/fedora.svg "Fedora") [ Fedora ](/products/fedora/reviews) ![Linux Mint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3146bdd0defa39278b58727400f0a807/linux-mint.jpg "Linux Mint") [ Linux Mint ](/products/linux-mint/reviews) ![Manjaro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_cee81fd1dc3dc0520fa1b52b33268508/manjaro.jpg "Manjaro") [ Manjaro ](/products/manjaro/reviews) ## SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop vs openSUSE Tumbleweed When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found openSUSE Tumbleweed easier to use and set up. However, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop overall. - Reviewers felt that SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop meets the needs of their business better than openSUSE Tumbleweed. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that openSUSE Tumbleweed is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop over openSUSE Tumbleweed.