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D2iQ vs Ubuntu Linux comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

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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
4th
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
146
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the OpenStack category, the mindshare of D2iQ is 14.7%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubuntu Linux is 18.6%, down from 29.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
OpenStack Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubuntu Linux18.6%
D2iQ14.7%
Other66.7%
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.
reviewer2816721 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Associate Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Hosting websites and databases has become cost‑effective and supports long‑term cloud growth
The best feature of Ubuntu Linux is that it serves as a base for private cloud and public cloud VMs for AWS. It is very useful to use Ubuntu Linux with its GUI-based and CLI modes; the commands are very lightweight, and it is much more feasible for me with its long-term support. Ubuntu Linux provides business advisory consultancy for business purposes and enables the smooth running of my website hosting to meet all business purposes. My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good because I am using the freeware version.

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."
"Use of the tools for systems and software to test functionalities."
"The most valuable feature is the user interface."
"The most valuable features of the solution are that it is a very free tool and serves as a very trustworthy product."
"I love the way that they introduced the Linux system by making a lot of user adjustments for beginners who'd never used Linux before."
"I like that everything is in the command line. It is really helpful."
"The solution is stable."
"Our primary use case is for implementing anything that's open source, like a network monitoring tool or anything connected to network, security or vulnerability scanning, and it can all be done with Linux."
 

Cons

"It would be nice to have a UI for the tool."
"The product is difficult to use sometimes."
"The user interface could be improved."
"The biggest problem we are facing with Ubuntu is that we cannot have group policies and Active Directories."
"When you upgrade the core of this operating system, it can crash. This is the only problem I had. It needs more stable upgrades."
"There aren't enough experts in my country to be able to help troubleshoot or to post answers to problems."
"I find the solution could be easier to use, more flexible, user-friendly, and have a better UI."
"Could be even more light weight than it currently is."
"The Linux operating system is very traditional, and you need to use specific commands. I think that it can be improved to be more handy."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It comes as free software, where there is an option for you to buy support licenses."
"This solution is free."
"It is 100% free."
"The solution is open source and its use is included in the monthly fees we pay."
"Ubuntu is essentially free to download and use, making it accessible to anyone without the need for licensing costs."
"Ubuntu Linux is free for personal use, including business use."
"The main advantage of Unix is that it's free."
"The product is cheap compared to Windows."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business85
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise54
 

Questions from the Community

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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?
The user experience on Ubuntu Linux is very good, so I believe there is no need for improvement.
 

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