G2

Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/3/2026

"Amazon Linux 2: optimized performance and great integration with AWS EC2"

4/5

What do you like best about Amazon Linux 2?

Amazon Linux 2 is excellent for applications on AWS EC2. Optimized performance, fast security updates, and full compatibility with the AWS ecosystem. Low overhead, based on CentOS but with better integration. Extended support until 2025 is very valuable. Ideal for containers, microservices, and automation in cloud infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Linux 2?

Limited documentation compared to Ubuntu/CentOS. Some packages are not in official repositories. Smaller community, less third-party support. Rapid changes between versions can break dependencies. Does not have 10-year support like Enterprise Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Linux 2 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solve the compatibility and performance issue in AWS infrastructure. It benefits me by providing an OS optimized for EC2 with quick security updates without management complications. Ideal for containerized applications, microservices, and automation with IaC. It reduces infrastructure costs, improves performance compared to traditional instances, and provides extended support until 2025 for critical projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.