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Rocky Linux mindshare

As of June 2026, the mindshare of Rocky Linux in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category stands at 7.4%, down from 15.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Rocky Linux7.4%
Ubuntu Linux8.0%
Windows 117.6%
Other77.0%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business

PeerResearch reports based on Rocky Linux reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryOperating Systems (OS) for BusinessJun 24, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersJun 24, 2026Download
ComparisonRocky Linux vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Jun 24, 2026Download
ComparisonRocky Linux vs Ubuntu LinuxJun 24, 2026Download
ComparisonRocky Linux vs Windows ServerJun 24, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Ubuntu Linux4.38.0%95%152 interviewsAdd to research
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)4.47.0%97%433 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business411
Midsize Enterprise264
Large Enterprise760
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
15%
University
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Retailer
4%
Media Company
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
Hospitality Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Non Profit
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Construction Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%

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Rocky Linux Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Linux architect at European Commission4.5I migrated our big data platform to Rocky Linux from CentOS/Windows. I value its stability, security, and Red Hat compatibility, which positively impacted our operations. I strongly recommend it, despite needing better Kubernetes integration.
System engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees4.5I use Rocky Linux to host all our company's applications, appreciating its ease of use, stability, and the significant cost savings it provides over Red Hat. I would, however, prefer faster package releases and improved documentation.
Senior System Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network4.5I use Rocky Linux as a stable enterprise OS, particularly for critical low-latency live streaming, where its performance and reliability significantly reduced downtime. My main suggestion is to add API-based monitoring tools.
CloudOps Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees4.5As a Cloud Ops Engineer, I use Rocky Linux for Ruby on Rails apps on AWS, appreciating its RHEL compatibility, stability, and extended support. It's a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective CentOS migration, though I'm investigating minor performance concerns.
Network Infrastructure Manager at SAGEMCOM4.0We switched to Rocky Linux from Red Hat for cost, finding it ideal for our experimental infrastructure. It's easy to set up, scales well, and is a great CentOS successor. We might consider support for future complexity.
Technical Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees4.5I find Rocky Linux excellent for hosting servers and dev environments due to its RHEL compatibility, stability, and cost-effectiveness. My main concern is the broken DNF utility for RLSA updates, which delays security patch identification.
System Administrator at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees5.0I use Rocky Linux for web hosting, appreciating its Red Hat compatibility and stability. It enabled a smooth, cost-effective migration from CentOS, saving us money on licensing. I have no improvements, finding it an excellent, scalable solution.
Server & Cloud Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees4.0I find Rocky Linux user-friendly, simplifying operations by eliminating constant `sudo`. Its RHEL compatibility, long-term support, and automation integration are valuable. It's stable, free, and I highly recommend it for enterprise use.
Software Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees4.5I've used Rocky Linux for two years as a stable, secure, RHEL-compatible LTS base OS, valuing its regular updates. Despite nascent customer support, its enterprise stability and scalability are excellent, making it a highly recommended 9/10 solution.
Junior IT Infrastructure Engineer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0I use Rocky Linux on Nutanix for its security, scalability, and ease of use, finding it stable with good ROI. It's a favorable, cost-effective solution, though it still needs to grow to match Red Hat, leading to my 8/10 rating.
Massimiliano Adamo - PeerSpot reviewer
Massimiliano Adamo
Linux architect at European Commission
Oct 2, 2025
Has supported seamless migrations and enabled running complex data workloads securely
BasilJiji - PeerSpot reviewer
BasilJiji
System engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Oct 7, 2025
Has supported critical applications and reduced infrastructure costs through community-driven updates
DILIP BHARADWAJ - PeerSpot reviewer
DILIP BHARADWAJ
Senior System Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network
Oct 8, 2025
Has supported uninterrupted live broadcasts and optimized media workflows across critical infrastructure
reviewer2758479 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2758479
CloudOps Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Sep 18, 2025
Has supported automated deployments and improved security through consistent patching
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Walid Alioua
Network Infrastructure Manager at SAGEMCOM
Jun 30, 2025
Experience improvements with the switch to open-source systems and identify avenues for enhanced virtualization support
reviewer2758263 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2758263
Technical Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Oct 8, 2025
Has supported our hybrid cloud migration and reduced vendor dependency with strong community collaboration
reviewer2772054 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2772054
System Administrator at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 28, 2025
Migration from discontinued systems has gone smoothly and supports reliable hosting for government websites
Bakang Khunou - PeerSpot reviewer
Bakang Khunou
Server & Cloud Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Oct 13, 2025
Has reduced privilege escalation and improved patching efficiency through automation
reviewer2764758 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2764758
Software Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Oct 11, 2025
Have built a secure server cluster environment and reduced vulnerabilities over time
reviewer2775468 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2775468
Junior IT Infrastructure Engineer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 7, 2025
Has improved security practices and streamlined server hosting in on-premises environments