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# Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) vs Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**
No pricing available

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Perceived Cost

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**
Not enough reviews yet

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**
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**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**
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Time to Implement

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**6 months
Based on 100 responses

Return on Investment

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**
Not enough data

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**

Ease of Use (3)

Community Size (1)

Integrations

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**
Not enough data

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**
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**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**

**9.4** /10

Based on 21 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**

**9.4** /10

Based on 38 responses

Ease of Use

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**

**8.9** /10

Based on 21 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**

**9.3** /10

Based on 38 responses

Ease of Setup

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**

**9.2** /10

Based on 8 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**

**9.6** /10

Based on 15 responses

Ease of Admin

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**

**8.8** /10

Based on 8 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**

**8.8** /10

Based on 11 responses

Quality of Support

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**

**8.4** /10

Based on 18 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**

**9.1** /10

Based on 35 responses

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**

**9.5** /10

Based on 7 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**

**9.6** /10

Based on 8 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

**Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)**

**8.9** /10

Based on 22 responses

**Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)**

**9.0** /10

Based on 36 responses

**Features**
ratings from reviews

AWS Marketplace

Not enough data

**10.0** /10

Based on 5 responses

User Insights

**Reviewers' Company Size**

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
23.1%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
23.1%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
18.2%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
18.2%

**Reviewers' Industry**

[![Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a07751d80a0cdd15bed757e0a0a497a9/ubuntu-18-ubuntu-18-04-lts.png "Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)")](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu-18-ubuntu-18-04-lts/reviews)
Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS)

Computer Software
30.8%

Information Technology and Services
15.4%

Computer & Network Security
11.5%

Program Development
7.7%

Telecommunications
3.8%

Other
30.8%

[![Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a07751d80a0cdd15bed757e0a0a497a9/ubuntu-20-ubuntu-20-04-lts.png "Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)")](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu-20-ubuntu-20-04-lts/reviews)
Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)

Information Technology and Services
34.1%

Computer Software
25.0%

Computer & Network Security
9.1%

Primary/Secondary Education
4.5%

Wireless
2.3%

Other
25.0%

Alternatives

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## Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) vs Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) easier to use and set up. Reviewers also felt that Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) was easier to do business with overall. However, reviewers felt that administration of both products was equally easy.

- Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) and Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) over Ubuntu 18 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS).