# Ubuntu, VMware Fusion vs Apple iOS Comparison

| | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 2,384 | 126 | 1,557 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $79.99 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Ubuntu

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

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

### VMware Fusion

Pros:
- Deployment (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Navigation (1 reviews)

### Apple iOS

Pros:
- User-Friendly (52 reviews)
- Ease of Use (39 reviews)

Cons:
- Apple Limitations (37 reviews)
- Limited Customization (32 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (1874 reviews) | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 9.2 (1148 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (1891 reviews) | 8.9 (112 reviews) | 9.4 (1163 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (904 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (395 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (648 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (1719 reviews) | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 9.0 (1094 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (567 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (170 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (1774 reviews) | 7.7 (113 reviews) | 9.0 (1055 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Ubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### VMware Fusion

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Configure VMware Fusion 8

Price: $79.99

Key Features:
- Easily Switch from a PC to a Mac
- Designed for OS X El Capitan and ready for the latest releases of Windows 10
- Perfect complement to Boot Camp

[Learn more about VMware Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-fusion/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Apple iOS

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 43 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | 8.8 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | 8.7 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 92 |
| **VMware Fusion** | 8.3/10 | 7 |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | 9.4 (75 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | 9.4 (71 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | 9.3 (71 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | 9.1 (72 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | 9.2 (69 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.5 (71 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 59 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Support

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | 9.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interface support** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processor support** | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Support** | 9.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security updates** | 9.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 272 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 182 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 9.1 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (118 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 8.6 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (121 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.6 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (143 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.8 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (113 reviews) | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | 9.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cryptography** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.4/10 | 49 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Documentation** | 8.4 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Ubuntu (6):** [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), [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-engine)

**Unique to VMware Fusion (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)

**Unique to Apple iOS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Ubuntu | VMware Fusion | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.3% | 27.9% | 50.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.0% | 24.6% | 27.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.7% | 47.5% | 22.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Ubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.4%
- **Computer Software:** 25.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Education Management:** 1.9%
- **Program Development:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

#### VMware Fusion

- **Computer Networking:** 24.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.5%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.8%
- **Internet:** 5.0%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.5%
- **Entertainment:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Human Resources:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 25.0%

#### Apple iOS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1%
- **Computer Software:** 10.9%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Retail:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 51.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Ubuntu

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4270 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 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 VMware Fusion

- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (392 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [Scale Computing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/scale-computing-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews)
- [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Accops HyWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/accops-hyworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (13 reviews)

### Alternatives to Apple iOS

- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4270 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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."

### VMware Fusion

- Title: [What is VMware Fusion used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vmware-fusion-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "This tool will avoid physical windows system for MAC user. You can use MAC OS and Windows OS simultaneously."

### Apple iOS

- Title: [What is the present version of iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-present-version-of-ios) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "ios 16.5"
- Title: [What is Apple iOS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apple-ios-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On Server and as Laptops, Desktop as an operating system"
- Title: [What are the iOS 14 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-14-features) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "iOS 14 was perhaps of Apple's greatest Io updates to date, presenting Home screen configuration changes, major new elements, refreshes for existing..."
- Title: [What are the iOS 13 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-13-features) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Dark mode (Most awaited), Private way to sign into apps, browse and edit photos and list goes on"
- Title: [What do you mean by property in iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-mean-by-property-in-ios) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "i dont  mean by property in iOS"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ubuntu-vs-vmware-fusion-vs-apple-ios)