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D2iQ vs Ubuntu Linux comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

D2iQ
Ranking in OpenStack
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubuntu Linux
Ranking in OpenStack
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
152
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the OpenStack category, the mindshare of D2iQ is 14.2%, up from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubuntu Linux is 18.3%, down from 30.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
OpenStack Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubuntu Linux18.3%
D2iQ14.2%
Other67.5%
OpenStack
 

Featured Reviews

Roland Nazareth - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Provides good observability and helps create different pods and clusters
D2iQ gives us a better way to log in to the Kubernetes clusters, container, and cluster APIs. We have good observability on the system. We are able to manage and maintain it. We have an integrated CI pipeline that manages and deploys well. When we have problems, it's not on the Kubernetes side. The problem is more on the CI pipeline side. Having support helps when we run through issues. The control environment so far has been good. The solution is managed and maintained well, and control access is provided well. The solution's customer base is in millions. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Garima Vyas Purohit - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Manager - Corporate Training and Placements at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Unified environments have streamlined our development workflows and reduced deployment issues
There are a few areas where I think Ubuntu Linux could be improved. The first one is hardware compatibility. Sometimes when we get a new machine, certain hardware like Wi-Fi cards, graphics cards, or printers do not work straight away out of the box. You have to manually find and install drivers, which can be frustrating, especially for people who are not very technical. Another area is the graphical user interface, or GUI, and desktop experience. While Ubuntu Linux has improved a lot in this area, it still does not feel as polished or as smooth as Windows or macOS for non-technical users. If Ubuntu Linux wants to attract more everyday users, that is an area they need to keep improving.On the software compatibility side, one of our biggest frustrations is that some industry-standard tools simply do not have native Linux versions. For example, tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and some specialized enterprise software just do not run natively on Ubuntu Linux. We have to use workarounds such as running Windows in a virtual machine or using a web-based alternative, which is not always ideal. Additionally, when it comes to vendor support, sometimes when we reach out to third-party software vendors for technical support, they do not officially support Linux. We are kind of on our own figuring things out. That can be really frustrating when you are dealing with a critical issue and the vendor just says they do not support Linux. Another thing is enterprise solution integration. Some enterprise tools that businesses commonly use, such as certain ERP systems or CRM platforms, either do not have a Linux version, or their Linux versions are not as feature-rich or well-maintained as the Windows counterparts.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution helps log and create different pods and clusters."
"My total rating for Ubuntu Linux is ten out of ten."
"The most valuable feature is that it's developer-friendly and easily accessible. Like any other Linux operating system, you have access to open sources, all the necessary tooling, and anything that helps developers do their work. I'm no Linux guru, but Ubuntu offers packages that I find easy to use. There are other options for people who are very skilled with Linux, but this solution has the perfect balance of having enough technical requirements to meet your needs while still being usable. It doesn't require you to be so technically proficient that you need to recompile kernels or anything like that. It's a Linux operating system for normal people."
"Overall, it has become the backbone of our tech setup."
"The most valuable feature is the user interface."
"We use it for our mail server and cloud solution server, and you can also use it as an Active Directory (AD) server instead of a Windows Server."
"Try Ubuntu. Seriously. If you are looking for a good Linux distribution with a large community and lots of packages, Ubuntu is the way to go."
"The tools we are using for this project are compatible with this solution."
"I would recommend this solution if you want a good resilient system, flexibility, and control over your operating system."
 

Cons

"It would be nice to have a UI for the tool."
"In terms of what could be improved, I would say management and storage. Mostly, the storage mechanism."
"They can make it user-friendly. It is not totally user-friendly."
"I don't think I would recommend Ubuntu for anyone working in an enterprise environment."
"An easier to configure firewall would be a good add-on."
"It can be improved in terms of user-friendliness for inexperienced users. It also has a lot of scope for improvement in terms of deployment. It is kind of hard for inexperienced users, and the learning curve is very steep. There is not really good documentation for new professionals. Even we are using network servers to install it."
"The solution could be more user-friendly, as I use Mac on a day to day basis."
"When installing software, an online interface has to be used and commands written to run the installation. The solution could be improved if it was possible to click twice in an icon for the installation process to begin."
"There is not a lot of support for applications in Ubuntu Linux. In the industry, most of the applications work for Windows and Mac. There should be better integration with applications in the future."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"We do not have any support agreements with Ubuntu, so we are using the free and open source version."
"It is open source."
"Ubuntu Linux is an open-source product that is free to use."
"Ubuntu is essentially free to download and use, making it accessible to anyone without the need for licensing costs."
"It is 100% free."
"The product is cheap compared to Windows."
"I use Ubuntu Linux free of cost."
"The solution is free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business85
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise55
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with D2iQ?
It would be nice to have a UI for the tool.
What is your primary use case for D2iQ?
We have a whole customer-based application implemented as microservices on the D2iQ platform.
What advice do you have for others considering D2iQ?
D2iQ gives us a better way to log in to the Kubernetes clusters, container, and cluster APIs. We have good observability on the system. We are able to manage and maintain it. We have an integrated ...
Which would you choose - Ubuntu Linux or Oracle Linux?
Ubunto Linux is a complete Linux operating system that is freely available with both community and professional support. This solution is suitable for both desktop and server use. It has a very app...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubuntu Linux?
My experience with the pricing for Ubuntu Linux is that I always use the free version, so I never paid for any installations or support.
What needs improvement with Ubuntu Linux?
There are a few areas where I think Ubuntu Linux could be improved. The first one is hardware compatibility. Sometimes when we get a new machine, certain hardware like Wi-Fi cards, graphics cards, ...
 

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