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Oracle Linux vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 3, 2025

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

Oracle Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
120
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Linux is 8.4%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 6.9%, down from 8.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Linux8.4%
SUSE Linux Enterprise6.9%
Other84.7%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Thomas Waltair - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides outstanding performance and resource savings with effective customer service
The solution works closely with the operating system kernel, which gives better performance in terms of multi-threading and a distributed database. We work based on Oracle specifications, and whenever there are critical patches and vulnerability tests, we update with the latest security patches. The collaboration with Oracle WebLogic and other Oracle tools enhances performance as well.
Naveen Venugopal - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient IT management with crucial automatic updates but needs developer-friendly configuration
Sometimes it is a bit of work for developers to change the configurations. Some kernels will not fit with some packages, and this aspect could be improved. Furthermore, the system's rigidity when updating packages and services needs improvement. Additionally, there should be more loosely bound functionalities to improve developer experience.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find everything useful about Oracle Linux, as we are currently using Finance, Material Management, and Supply Chain."
"I find everything useful about Oracle Linux, as we are currently using Finance, Material Management, and Supply Chain."
"It is a stable solution. We rarely face any issues with the machine."
"I have not had any stability issues with Oracle Linux."
"If we use Linux, Solaris, or some other operating systems, we have to build a lot of packages using RPMs (the packet manager). That's a difficult task. With Oracle Linux, we use a single command to update from the Oracle website."
"The product is 99.99% stable."
"Oracle is well-known for its strong security measures. I have a great deal of confidence in the security of the Oracle DB, including its ability to monitor changes made to the database."
"Oracle Linux has fulfilled all my requirements so far. It has very advanced features, especially the latest product for this Oracle in a cloud infrastructure."
"The solution offers a secure operation system."
"The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes."
"The initial setup for most modern Linux distributions is normally straightforward. Most of the common distributions use an ncurses or GUI install."
"The stability of the solution is good. We have not had any issue with performance."
"Some of the functionalities I like the most are the security features. This includes security restrictions on specific folders and secure communication for SFTP. These features are more secure and reliable. The tool also makes compliance possible."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable."
"The technical support services are good."
"Linux is easy to use. You have more control on a Unix system."
 

Cons

"It could be easier to reach a higher support level."
"Pricing could be improved."
"There needs to be overall better integration."
"The user interface for Oracle Linux could use improvement."
"It could also have a more user-friendly interface."
"Performance can always be improved."
"I feel that Oracle Linux should improve to have a graphical interface that would be much more user-friendly, similar to Ubuntu, so that people who want to interface with the Oracle servers can have Oracle Linux desktop on their personal laptops as well."
"Addressing room for improvement in Oracle Linux, some applications supported by other operating systems are not supported, which is a pain."
"The quality of support offered by SUSE Linux Enterprise is not that great, making it an area where improvements are required."
"I don't like the frequency of updates, especially if they're only from the vendor."
"The only stability issues that I can recall encountering with SUSE would be with KDE. However, that is limited to just the desktop environment as I have not had stability issues with ​most server functions."
"They should probably just make clustering a bit simpler and also provide more descriptive log files for cluster services."
"The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu."
"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could improve, it is too expensive."
"If you want to do something simple like changing an IP number, you have to be quite aware of all the configuration files where you will change that."
"The solution is expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license required for this solution and we are on an annual license."
"This is an open-source product that can be used free of charge."
"Low-cost solution."
"The solution has no fees."
"We pay for a license for this solution annually."
"We are not paying anything for the operating system."
"The licensing for this solution is based on the number of calls running Oracle databases, and are purchased either annually, or every three years."
"The product's pricing is cheap. The tool's pricing is yearly."
"As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
"There is a free tier and a paid support tier. If you do not need support, then the solution is free to use. If you need support then there is an option for that as well."
"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could be cheaper. Other solutions, such as"
"I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is reasonably priced compared to other operating systems. I find it's a much better option for us than Oracle, for example, because of the pricing structure. The pricing is easier to explain to clients and makes it easier to get clients' commitment. The licensing is also simpler to manage and keep track of. Their responsiveness is great - they give feedback very quickly when we ask questions about licensing or other aspects. This helps ensure we're always at the gold standard regarding licensing and everything related to SUSE Linux Enterprise."
"I would advise others to download the free or strictly open source versions, then test them in their environment before committing to a purchase. This will allow for testing suitability for applications that they want to run."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise69
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

How does Oracle Linux compare with Solaris?
When comparing Oracle Linux and Solaris, I believe that Linux is more secure and more flexible. It is also very suitable for enterprises that are already Oracle solution users. I found Linux to be ...
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 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 used the open-source version, so there were no setup costs.
What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu. The software manager was different, making it challenging to install certain applications. Additionally, I encounter...
 

Also Known As

Oracle Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3
 

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