I like that CentOS is stable and reliable for long-term use. It doesn’t break after updates, and it runs smoothly even on older hardware. It’s easy to manage once you get used to it and works well for servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only downside is that updates and newer packages arrive slower compared to other distros. Sometimes I need to add extra repos to get recent software, which can be a bit inconvenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robust and reliable OS for production servers with good package managers for diverse set of software requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Currently the distribution is not getting updated as earlier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CentOS provides enterprise-level stability and performance without licensing fees. Its compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux makes it perfect for production environments. I like how predictable and secure it is—once set up, it just works, with minimal maintenance. It’s my go-to OS for servers due to its reliability and strong community support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside of CentOS is the sudden shift in its support model with the move to CentOS Stream, which created uncertainty for long-term users. It disrupted the trust many had in its stability for production use. Additionally, software packages are often older compared to other distributions, which can be limiting for newer tech stacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the solidity of CentOS and the collaborative community. I also appreciate that its initial setup is easy thanks to its GNOME base. Additionally, I use a very popular Linux stack, including LAMP, Apache, and MySQL, which I value a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main support stopped working and only the user community provides support, but it recommends switching to a different operating system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The package manager and dependency handler work well, and there is also support for various build tools. I am able to use it frequently to integrate multiple components. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shipping packages is challenging, and at times, certain logs in the daemons unexpectedly stop working without any warning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CentOS was Linux distro with focus on server environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Centos was in EOL since 2024 so it's not a good idea proceed with new installation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Open source and highly stable product. Resources and packages are properly managed. Fast and great community support for this OS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Packages are being OLD and outdated. Upgrading to a newer version is very difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CentOS is an easy-to-use and very clear operating system. Additionally, it is easy to maintain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

To be honest, I haven't found anything specific that I don't like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's powerful. Very stable. It's easy to deploy. Very low maintenance required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's similar to Red Hat but different from Ubuntu which we used before. So there is a bit of learning needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CentOS has always stood out for its rock-solid stability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When Red Hat transitioned from CentOS 8 to CentOS Stream, it encouraged teams to rethink their platform strategy and explore newer, more future-focused options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.