Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Sponsored
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Visit Website
Product Avatar Image
Talos OS

By Sidero Labs

4.3 out of 5 stars

How would you rate your experience with Talos OS?

Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Sponsored
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Visit Website

Talos OS Reviews & Product Details

Profile Status

This profile is currently managed by Talos OS but has limited features.

Are you part of the Talos OS team? Upgrade your plan to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile!

Talos OS Media

Talos OS Demo - Simple Kubernetes upgrades
Config driven cluster and OS upgrades
Product Avatar Image

Have you used Talos OS before?

Answer a few questions to help the Talos OS community

Talos OS Reviews (12)

Reviews

Talos OS Reviews (12)

4.3
12 reviews

Search reviews
Filter Reviews
Clear Results
G2 reviews are authentic and verified.
David .
D
"Secure and Efficient, Perfect for Modern Servers"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

I really like Talos OS for its simplicity and security. Its immutable, container-focused design is great because it minimizes maintenance and reduces the risk of misconfigurations. This ensures reliable, consistent performance across servers. I also appreciate the streamlined management tools that make deploying and scaling applications much easier. The setup is relatively straightforward for those of us familiar with containerized environments, thanks to clear deployment tools and automated installation processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

While Talos OS is secure and efficient, it could be improved by offering better support for legacy applications and providing more comprehensive documentation or tutorials for users new to its container-focused architecture. Additionally, some advanced customization options can be limited due to its immutable design. The initial setup may require a learning curve for those new to its immutable, server-focused design. Its limited support for some legacy applications may be challenging for certain users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shani Y.
SY
"Secure and Consistent Kubernetes Management"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

I use Talos OS mainly for its security-first, Kubernetes-native design. I like the immutable and minimal OS, which reduces the attack surface and configuration drift, enhancing security. The absence of SSH access prevents manual errors and unauthorized changes, making operations far more secure. The API-driven management is a standout feature, enabling fully automated, consistent, and reliable Kubernetes operations. Talos OS simplifies upgrades and rollbacks, and maintains consistent node behavior. This makes managing containerized workloads significantly more reliable and stress-free. I appreciate the declarative configuration that makes deployments more predictable and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

Talos OS has a steep learning curve due to its strict, API-only management model, and troubleshooting can feel limited without SSH access. It’s also less flexible for ad-hoc debugging or non-Kubernetes workloads, which can be challenging for teams new to its opinionated approach. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gaurav G.
GG
Project Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good for containerization use case where you need Kubernetes setup and want to spin of app quickly"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

Easy to integrate, secure, easy to use. Implementation was also easy. We got nice customer support and community support. What make it special is that you just need to integrate with bare metal machine and you will be done quickly kubernetes setup easily. We used it quite frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

I like most of the thing with Talos OS, but only missing things is it can provide user flexibity to support other containrzation technology by default eg: LXD support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Utkarsh B.
UB
Research And Development Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"New Gen OS"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

Immutability an the loading time is phenomenal.

Very easy to boot and load. Works fine with minimilistic features that helps in response time and quick implementation.

Updates are well oriented and fixes major bugs reported. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

I used it frequently and always find some bugs here and there but not that they affect my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adrian R.
AR
Service Asset and Configuration Management Solution Owner
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Impressive Security-Focused OS"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

Talos OS is a security-focused operating system that has left a strong impression on me. While using it, I found several aspects that set it apart from other operating systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

However, it's important to note that Talos OS is primarily designed for server and containerized environments. It may not be the best choice for general-purpose desktop use due to its focus on security and minimalism. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RA
Software Engineer
Security and Investigations
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Quick OS for kubernetes"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

It is easy to deploy and ready with in few minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

It has lack of User interface for Easy Management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sajan  B.
SB
Senior Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Talos review"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

Good and easy way to manage Kubernetes cluster. Has great built-in tools for automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

Steeper learning curve and needs a higher level of technical proficiency to configure and deploy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PK
QA Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Talos OS"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

Talos OS is best operating system to run kubernets. And also it is a free open source OS. Fantastic OS for secure operating. Very ease to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

It's a fantastic OS, i think there is no dislikes in it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Evan M.
EM
Senior Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Production Talos Deployment Review"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

The team behind Talos care deeply about security and kubernetes done well, and Talos delivers on all fronts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

It can be a little hard adjusting to the ecosystem and tooling Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carlos  D.
CD
Customer Success Executive
Consulting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My personal experience with Talos OS"
What do you like best about Talos OS?

Great Security, Minimal resources, and it has Linux! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Talos OS?

Not the most user-friendly and it takes some time getting used to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing

Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more.

Product Avatar Image
Talos OS
View Alternatives