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# GhostBSD Reviews
**Vendor:** GhostBSD  
**Category:** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)  
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 13
## About GhostBSD
GhostBSD is an operating system based on FreeBSD for home and office users.



## GhostBSD Pros & Cons
**What users dislike:**

- Users find the **hardware limitations** of GhostBSD challenging, especially with the need for at least 8GB RAM. (1 reviews)
- Users report **RAM issues** with GhostBSD, as it demands at least 8GB for a smooth live environment experience. (1 reviews)

## GhostBSD Reviews
  ### 1. Ghost BSD

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Medical Practice | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 17, 2021

**What do you like best about GhostBSD?**

Easy to install. Very familiar look which made me more comfortable to use. It was great for my slow desktop.

**What do you dislike about GhostBSD?**

I didn't like when it crashed. I didn't know when it was happening.

**What problems is GhostBSD solving and how is that benefiting you?**

My friend is a computer technician. When my desktop, the only one I had, slowed down, he used this to make it faster and allow me to use it.


## GhostBSD Discussions
  - [Why is BSD better than Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-bsd-better-than-linux)
  - [What is GhostBSD based on?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ghostbsd-based-on)
  - [Why use GhostBSD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-use-ghostbsd)
  - [How good is GhostBSD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-ghostbsd)

- [View GhostBSD pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/ghostbsd/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-12+14%3A58%3A14+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=324c61a7-2776-4155-b86e-e273a45db535&secure%5Btoken%5D=f1077a190738529afd5ed046167af0f09c70a79e3d6a80db21166549f2baa3fb&format=llm_user)

## GhostBSD Features
**Memory Management - Operating System**
- RAM management
- App Management
- File Management

**Device Management - Operating System**
- I/O management

**Backup and Recovery - Operating System**
- Data backup

**Error Detection - Operating System**
- System operations monitoring

**Additional Functionality**
- Generative AI
- Data Security
- User Interface
- Resource Allocation
- System Updates
- For Developers
- AI Copilot
- Desktop Interface

## Top GhostBSD Alternatives
  - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (2,346 reviews)
  - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (221 reviews)
  - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (4,124 reviews)