Link copied to clipboard # Ubuntu vs Wind River Linux Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/ubuntu/wind-river-linux/export.csv) UbuntuWind River Linux[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Ubuntu** Free Trial No pricing available **Wind River Linux** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Perceived Cost **Ubuntu** $$$$$ **Wind River Linux** Not enough reviews yet Average Discount **Ubuntu** 14% **Wind River Linux** Not enough reviews yet Uncover valuable pricing insights from real user feedback to improve your shopping experience. See it for free Time to Implement **Ubuntu** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Wind River Linux** 6 months Based on 100 responses Return on Investment **Ubuntu** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Wind River Linux** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Pros & Cons** from 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) **Wind River Linux** [ Long-Term Support (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wind-river-linux/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2451691&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Regular Updates (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wind-river-linux/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2451688&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ High Cost (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wind-river-linux/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2229615&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Customization (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wind-river-linux/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2451702&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **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) **Wind River Linux** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dd1391a4645e8459903fe21583c920c8/docker-hub.png "Product Avatar Image") Docker hub ](https://www.g2.com/products/docker-hub/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_816e7e27d5ac09363053c4ca43e63c5c/jenkins.png "Product Avatar Image") Jenkins ](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/wind-river-linux/integrations) Screenshots **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) **Wind River Linux** No screenshot available **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Ubuntu** **9.0** /10 Based on 1,897 responses **Wind River Linux** **9.0** /10 Based on 16 responses Ease of Use **Ubuntu** **8.7** /10 Based on 1,917 responses **Wind River Linux** **9.1** /10 Based on 16 responses Ease of Setup **Ubuntu** **9.0** /10 Based on 934 responses **Wind River Linux** **9.4** /10 Based on 6 responses Ease of Admin **Ubuntu** **8.7** /10 Based on 655 responses **Wind River Linux** **10.0** /10 Based on 5 responses Quality of Support **Ubuntu** **8.3** /10 Based on 1,740 responses **Wind River Linux** **9.0** /10 Based on 16 responses Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Ubuntu** **8.7** /10 Based on 574 responses **Wind River Linux** **9.3** /10 Based on 5 responses Product Direction (% positive) **Ubuntu** **9.1** /10 Based on 1,792 responses **Wind River Linux** **8.3** /10 Based on 14 responses **Features** ratings from reviews Cloud Management Platforms **8.7** /10 Based on 53 responses Not enough data Server Virtualization **8.9** /10 Based on 97 responses Not enough data Container Engine **9.1** /10 Based on 62 responses Not enough data Uncover more feature rated insights from real users to improve your shopping experience. See it for free Operating System **9.0** /10 Based on 303 responses Not enough data IoT Operating Systems **9.0** /10 Based on 43 responses Not enough data Security Compliance **8.4** /10 Based on 52 responses Not enough data User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** 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% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 48.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 20.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 32.0% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 48.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 20.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 32.0% **Reviewers' Industry** [![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 26.3% Computer Software 25.0% Computer & Network Security 5.6% Higher Education 3.4% Internet 2.8% Other 36.8% [![Wind River Linux](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_37a3eccdadc515c9a8a18442dc3763ae/wind-river-linux.jpeg "Wind River Linux")](https://www.g2.com/products/wind-river-linux/reviews) Wind River Linux Computer Software 20.0% Computer & Network Security 12.0% Automotive 12.0% Telecommunications 8.0% Medical Devices 8.0% Other 40.0% Alternatives **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 Enterprise Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/60d6239cc2ae2c88f467f7a3d7b59ff6/android-enterprise-management.svg "Android Enterprise Management") [ Android ](/products/android-enterprise-management/reviews) **Wind River Linux 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) ![CentOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565579/centos.svg "CentOS") [ CentOS ](/products/centos/reviews) ![Chrome OS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_875175039c275eab2eed735a56ad8cee/chrome-os.jpeg "Chrome OS") [ Chrome OS ](/products/chrome-os/reviews) ![Apple iOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565505/apple-ios.svg "Apple iOS") [ iOS ](/products/apple-ios/reviews)