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Flatcar Container Linux vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 11, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Flatcar Container Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
34th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Flatcar Container Linux is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 5.4%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SUSE Linux Enterprise5.4%
Flatcar Container Linux0.9%
Other93.7%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

YD
Senior Consultant at Capgemini
The solution is stable and allows us to make needed changes
The development teams could sharpen their skills.  They should offer applications on the net I have eight years of experience with Flatcar Container Linux. The version of Flatcar Container Linux that I am using is stable. The scalability of this product is fine. It allows us to make the needed…
MoezCHEBBI - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Lead DevOps Engineer at Kyndryl
Has delivered expert training and enabled smooth migrations using automated deployment tools
SUSE Linux Enterprise is a mature and reliable platform, but there are areas where it can be improved. Modernizing the system management tools is important as many users appreciate YaST for its centralized management, but there is a growing demand for more modern, web-based, and modular tools. The introduction of tools such as Agama, a web-based installer, and Cockpit in newer releases is a step in the right direction.SUSE has made progress with multi-Linux support, allowing organizations to manage and support not just SUSE systems but also other distributions such as Red Hat and CentOS; continuing to expand these capabilities, especially for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, will help organizations manage diverse infrastructure more effectively. Security is a top concern, and further strengthening default security policies, simplifying compliance management, and integrating advanced vulnerability management tools would be a valuable improvement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Flatcar's support is good. The version I am using is stable and allows us to make needed changes."
"SUSE Linux was stable for me. I did not experience any problems with its stability."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"I like how the tool handles kernel modules and upgrades - we rarely have issues after upgrades, unlike with other Linux distributions like Oracle Linux or Ubuntu. The kernel module management is excellent. Changes made in one version typically work the same in other versions too, which isn't always the case with other distributions. There's also lots of information and community support available if you run into any problems, both on the official website and in forums and user groups. I know many people who use it specifically, so it's easy to get independent support if needed. I've been working with the tool for a long time, since 2003, before they became SUSE Linux Enterprise. It's always been one of the most admin-friendly Linux versions."
"The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes."
"YaST simplifies the server management of SUSE allowing for a centralized utility to control most of the server functions."
"The high availability features in SUSE Linux Enterprise are helping in my projects."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is stable."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the installation part...We don't face any issues related to the operating system or application."
 

Cons

"The development teams could sharpen their skills. They should offer applications on the net."
"SUSE Linux could provide more information about cost and the details of how clustering works."
"We previously had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE Manager, but the issue was resolved."
"I have not seen an ROI with this solution."
"The solution is expensive."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise can be improved by having more documentation or logging systems available on the internet, as we face difficulties troubleshooting issues without sufficient resources."
"The interface could improve."
"I have not been overly impressed with their technical support."
"I don't like the frequency of updates, especially if they're only from the vendor."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"The price is reasonable."
"The tool is expensive compared to Red Hat. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
"I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
13%
University
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Linux Enterprise?
I would rate pricing for SUSE Linux Enterprise considering one is a high price and ten is a low price.
What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?
SUSE can make improvements to SUSE Linux Enterprise. I have suggestions about what they can add to the product to simplify users' lives. They need to intensely work on their marketing strategy.
 

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3
 

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