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PROS

Ubuntu Linux reduces costs by at least 22% and eliminates the need for software purchases and upgrades.
The stability is highly valued, leading users to switch from other operating systems like CentOS.
Its open-source nature and cost-effectiveness allow users to manage and customize it to their needs.
Scalability and flexibility are notable, enabling adaptation for various applications, including development and server use.
The security and performance of Ubuntu Linux are consistently praised, contributing to high satisfaction and recommendation rates.

CONS

Ubuntu Linux needs improved compatibility with Windows software, especially 3D games and applications like Microsoft Office.
There is a need for better stability, particularly in handling patches and upgrades.
Users experience difficulty with Ubuntu Linux when integrating with Microsoft products and lack of integration with other operating systems.
The lack of support for application drivers and hardware peripherals limits usability and performance in Ubuntu Linux.
Ubuntu Linux's documentation and support infrastructure require enhancement for better user experience and troubleshooting.
 

Ubuntu Linux Pros review quotes

Salim Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at mmcytech
Oct 7, 2025
The biggest advantage of Ubuntu Linux for me is that it is open-source, secured, and scalable.
KK
Owner at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
May 14, 2025
I strongly recommend Ubuntu Linux to most customers.
MS
manager at SSDU Innovations
May 9, 2025
I would rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten as a total rating.
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PrashantSharma - PeerSpot reviewer
BA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Jun 5, 2025
The system works great with perfect stability.
reviewer2728158 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Jun 23, 2025
Compatibility with hardware is very good with Ubuntu Linux; I have seen very few issues regarding compatibility.
Martin Prous - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineering - SigFox Paraguay at TEISA
Jun 23, 2025
One of the best features of Ubuntu Linux is that if I need something, I just download it.
TN
Bachelor of Engineering at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK University of Applied Sciences
Apr 28, 2025
Ubuntu Linux is lightweight, fast, and works seamlessly with command-line terminals.
Kevin Haury - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of mission at CapHornier
Jan 14, 2025
The setup cost is free.
reviewer2023968 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Administrator at a university with 51-200 employees
May 13, 2025
There is substantial documentation and community support available.
PD
Techincal Support Engineer at Ibits Tech Solutions
Apr 30, 2025
My total rating for Ubuntu Linux is ten out of ten.
 

Ubuntu Linux Cons review quotes

Salim Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at mmcytech
Oct 7, 2025
On the GUI, when I use SSH or PuTTY or what is called a console port to connect with the network devices or servers, it is somehow difficult compared with Windows.
KK
Owner at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
May 14, 2025
While Linux platforms are generally difficult to manage due to shell applications and lots of text files, automation handles these challenges and allows monitoring of the deployment process.
MS
manager at SSDU Innovations
May 9, 2025
The problem with the license costs for Ubuntu Linux right now is due to currency exchange, as everything is based on US dollars.
Learn what your peers think about Ubuntu Linux. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
893,221 professionals have used our research since 2012.
PrashantSharma - PeerSpot reviewer
BA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Jun 5, 2025
I do not think Ubuntu Linux has a robust documentation library.
reviewer2728158 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Jun 23, 2025
The migration part when migrating an application or one version of Ubuntu Linux to another is quite hectic. During the process, one or many applications might crash.
Martin Prous - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineering - SigFox Paraguay at TEISA
Jun 23, 2025
I found recently some software that needs the 20.04 version, which is out of the support lifecycle, and those systems are needed by us, causing a problem when I tried to upgrade. The systems stopped working and it was a disaster, as they support the LTS but the old ones, and when I need to update some packages, they are out of the support system support cycle.
TN
Bachelor of Engineering at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK University of Applied Sciences
Apr 28, 2025
While Ubuntu Linux offers flexibility, it can lack support, especially when utilizing new versions.
Kevin Haury - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of mission at CapHornier
Jan 14, 2025
There were stability issues at specific times.
reviewer2023968 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Administrator at a university with 51-200 employees
May 13, 2025
There is substantial documentation and community support available.
PD
Techincal Support Engineer at Ibits Tech Solutions
Apr 30, 2025
We face minor issues with the regular upgrade; manual upgrades are required. There have been network configuration issues, specifically with netplan.yaml.