Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Review Debian"
5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

What I like about Debian is its simplicity. Even non-experts can use it. Its implementation is very simple and it adapts easily to any system.

It's very easy to use for everyone.

It can have many or few features, depending on the user's preferences, and it integrates even with low requirements.

I use it frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

The customer support could be better, there is only the community and some documentation, it's not the best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VEERLA  H.
VH
VEERLA H.
Associate Consultant
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best OS for Linux dev, Cyber Security"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

Best optimised operating system, lot of tools for Linux devs, Cyber Security officers, gamers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

UI is not that fancy as it is meant to be optimised for performance but not looks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Networking
UC
Verified User in Computer Networking
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Freedom of configuration, but still with software compatibility issues"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

The freedom for improvement and configuration, the security and stability of the system are differentiators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

the incompatibility with some software is still a problem Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Raul Alejandro C.
RC
Raul Alejandro C.
Desarrollador
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Debian review"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

Debian is a distro easy user friendly,Works quite well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

I don't like the fact that sometimes the wifi driver is missing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dimitrios T.
DT
Dimitrios T.
Technical Field Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The best linux distribution"
5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

it's easy to install and configure. I also like the GUI interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

I think it's integrated Linux distribution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Faseeh A.
FA
Faseeh A.
Team Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A rock-solid, stable, and reliable Linux distribution for professionals"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

Debian is one of the most stable and secure Linux distributions I’ve ever used. The package management system (APT) is smooth and efficient, and the availability of thousands of precompiled packages makes setup and maintenance effortless. Its long-term support and community-driven development make it an ideal choice for servers and production environments. I also appreciate that Debian forms the foundation for many other popular distributions like Ubuntu, which speaks volumes about its reliability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

While Debian’s stability is unmatched, it sometimes comes at the cost of having slightly older software versions compared to rolling-release distributions. Setting up certain proprietary drivers or multimedia codecs may require additional steps, which can be a bit challenging for new users. However, once configured, the system runs flawlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shib Nath D.
SD
Shib Nath D.
Security analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best operating System"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

With the Stable branch guaranteeing a dependable and error-free experience over five years of everyday usage, Debian offers unparalleled stability. Installing and updating software is easy thanks to its extensive repository and APT package management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

I enjoy the stability.

The fact that apps that depend on third-party services are outdated and frequently unable to connect or operate at all without requiring an external package manager to obtain the most recent version is something I detest.

It seems unlikely that these two things will ever work well together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vijayan E.
VE
Vijayan E.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Stable Operating systems for all use cases"
5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

Its a stable and relaible one making it excellent choice for both development and security purposes. I love the strong community support from all over the world and vast repository of packages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

Im using it for the past 3 - 4 years so no bad part from my end Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Program Development
UP
Verified User in Program Development
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"One of the best OS out there for software development"
4/5
What do you like best about Debian?

I love the way is bulit. I really like the tones of options/customization that i can do, to make it closer to my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

If you do not have any previous experience with debian, it can be frustrating. Out of the box, i wouldn't say that is easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hamza S.
HS
Hamza S.
Software Developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best OS if you are looking for a friendly Linux with minimum hassle!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Debian?

Package Management - This is by far the best thing about Debian. It uses the APT (Advanced Package Tool) package manager, which simplifies software installation, updates, and dependency management. The vast Debian repositories offer a wide range of software packages.

Flexibility - It offers different flavors to cater to various needs due to its ease of implementation. Whether you're looking for a lightweight system (like Debian Minimal) or a specialized distribution (like Debian Edu or Debian GIS), there is likely a Debian variant suited to your requirements.

Integration - Due to its well built infrastructure, the most popular Linux OS called Ubuntu is based on it!

Community - It has a large and active community of users and developers. This means ample customer support through forums, mailing lists, and extensive documentation.

Usage Frequency - It is found on a vast majority of servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Debian?

Limited Official Support for Non-Free Software - It strictly adheres to free software principles, which means it has limited official support for proprietary or non-free software.

Slower Release Cycle - While the stability of Debian is a strength, its slower release cycle means users may have to wait longer for new features or software updates compared to distributions with more frequent releases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.