Link copied to clipboard # SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop vs Ubuntu Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/ubuntu/export.csv) SUSE Linux Enterprise DesktopUbuntu[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** No pricing available **Ubuntu** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 3 months Based on 5 responses **Ubuntu** 2 monthsFaster Based on 158 responses Return on Investment **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 5 months5 months sooner Based on 11 responses **Ubuntu** 10 months Based on 121 responses Perceived Cost **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** $$$$$ **Ubuntu** $$$$$ Average Discount **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** Not enough reviews yet **Ubuntu** 14% **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) **Ubuntu** [ Ease of Use (337) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072988&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Linux/Ubuntu OS (299) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1071828&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Compatibility Issues (141) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Driver Issues (104) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072259&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** Not enough data **Ubuntu** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_809aa88d3571ee805a47d8fb156ba412/apache-kafka.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Apache Kafka ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-kafka/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9d00048205a466c174da3c77093a1336/apache-maven.png "Product Avatar Image") Apache Maven ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-maven/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c6bfab1d2650fe8be0e5aec2c46900e6/audacity.png "Product Avatar Image") Audacity ](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1651718cccc95df24af2423a690c4a17/aws-cloud.jpg "Product Avatar Image") AWS Cloud ](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/integrations) Screenshots **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** No screenshot available **Ubuntu** ![Ubuntu screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1477518/Screenshot-2025-06-25-at-11.38.51.png) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 9.1 9.138 **Ubuntu** 9.0 9.01,895 Ease of Use **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 8.7 8.738 **Ubuntu** 8.7 8.71,915 Ease of Setup **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 8.9 8.919 **Ubuntu** 9.0 9.0932 Ease of Admin **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 9.2 9.217 **Ubuntu** 8.7 8.7654 Quality of Support **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 8.6 8.637 **Ubuntu** 8.3 8.31,739 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 8.9 8.915 **Ubuntu** 8.7 8.7573 Product Direction (% positive) **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** 9.1 9.138 **Ubuntu** 9.1 9.11,790 **Features** ratings from reviews Container Engine Not enough data 9.1 62 Cloud Management Platforms Not enough data 8.7 53 Operating System Not enough data 9.0 302 Server Virtualization Not enough data 8.9 97 Security Compliance Not enough data 8.4 52 IoT Operating Systems Not enough data 9.0 43 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.) 47.5% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 33.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 19.5% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 47.5% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 33.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 19.5% **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% [![Ubuntu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b0cb18835a92aa4bb723c4d488c6400/ubuntu.svg "Ubuntu")](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) Ubuntu Information Technology and Services 26.4% Computer Software 25.0% Computer & Network Security 5.5% Higher Education 3.4% Internet 2.8% Other 36.8% 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) **Ubuntu Alternatives** ![Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3042cb71cbf8ba9820007715c12aea60/red-hat-enterprise-linux.jpg "Red Hat Enterprise Linux") [ Red Hat Enterprise Linux ](/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) ![Windows 11](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_13aba37ae908d9cf29a2452925257ccc/windows-11.jpeg "Windows 11") [ Windows 11 ](/products/windows-11/reviews) ![Apple iOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565505/apple-ios.svg "Apple iOS") [ iOS ](/products/apple-ios/reviews) ![Android](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565506/android.svg "Android") [ Android ](/products/android/reviews) ## SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop vs Ubuntu When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Ubuntu is easier to set up , while reviewers preferred administration and ease of doing business with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop overall. - Reviewers felt that SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop meets the needs of their business better than Ubuntu. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is the preferred option. - When assessing product direction, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Ubuntu received similar ratings from our reviewers.