Rocky Linux vs openSUSE Leap comparison

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between openSUSE Leap and Rocky Linux based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Rocky Linux vs. openSUSE Leap Report (Updated: June 2024).

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Rocky Linux vs. openSUSE Leap

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Categories and Ranking

openSUSE Leap

Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business

13th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Rocky Linux

Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business

12th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of openSUSE Leap is 7.0%, up from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rocky Linux is 13.6%, up from 11.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Yaniel Bruzon

Maintenance Specialist at Tecnomatica

Jun 16, 2023

Easy to use and good documentation available

I use it for DevOps. openSUSE Leap has helped me with using containers in Podman openSUSE Leap has helped with server security and server management. openSUSE Leap is easy to use. It is not hard to use. It's actually quite easy. It's easier than Oracle, Linux, and other tools. And it's easy for…

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JohanWiklund

System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

Sep 22, 2023

A stable and reliable open-source solution

There is a wealth of valuable information available online when it comes to using Rocky Linux. It provides clear guidance on the initial setup steps to get your system up and running for experimentation. Once the system is up and running, you'll notice that, as a user, the experience is quite similar to using other Linux distributions like CentOS or RHEL. The primary differences tend to surface when it comes to system management and administration, where you may notice distinctions between Rocky Linux and other distributions. However, with the available resources and documentation, navigating these differences becomes manageable. I would rate it eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature by far has been the virtualization capabilities of the operating system."

"The solution is easy for me to use because the backend is derived from FreeBSD and this is something I have been using for over 20 years."

"The solution is very stable after it is configured. It is hard to have a panel slow, a problem, misconfiguration, or any kind of loss function."

"Stable - it just runs without the necessity to reboot."

"openSUSE Leap has helped me with using containers in Podman."

"I use openSUSE Leap as the base for the Kubernetes cluster we run in-house."

"I haven't needed to use customer service or support, which speaks volumes about their product's reliability and ease of use."

"It helps us keep our workstations in sync and ensures consistent settings across most of our machines."

"It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are."

Cons

"The initial system setup or network configuration of the solution is not straightforward and can be improved."

"Like most Linux-based operating systems, the biggest challenge Leap faces is the GUI."

"Somehow the change from OS12.x via 13.x to Leap was a bit bumpy and some old issues seemed to reappear."

"In the future, the Active Directory could improve."

"I would like openSUSE Leap to have better link integration with Windows."

"There is room for improvement in the console."

"In terms of improvement, Rocky Linux needs to clarify its identity and target audience."

"The solution's audio integration for virtual machines could be improved."

"One of the potential issues is that if you don't pay for support, you may need to manage certain aspects on your own and rely on the community for assistance."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"openSUSE Leap is a free and open-source solution."

"This is an open-source operating system that can be used free of charge."

"The cost of this solution was reasonable and it was within our budget."

"The solution is open-source."

"Compared to the market prices of other tools, the solution has a very competitive pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Educational Organization

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

University

11%

Educational Organization

10%

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about openSUSE Leap?

I use openSUSE Leap as the base for the Kubernetes cluster we run in-house.

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What needs improvement with openSUSE Leap?

The initial system setup or network configuration of the solution is not straightforward and can be improved. You have to go forward and back with several screens in the setup tool.

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What is your primary use case for openSUSE Leap?

I use openSUSE Leap as the base for the Kubernetes cluster we run in-house. We used the solution to set up a Kubernetes cluster for internal testing purposes, and it's running smoothly. I used the ...

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What do you like most about Rocky Linux?

It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are.

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What needs improvement with Rocky Linux?

The solution's audio integration for virtual machines could be improved. It took me almost a day to get my audio drivers to work while running it as a virtual machine. I run Oracle Virtual Box. Wit...

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What is your primary use case for Rocky Linux?

I'm currently running the solution at home to teach myself all of the flavors of Linux. If a new one comes out that I don't know or haven't worked on, I'll install it and see how easy it is to conf...

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Comparisons

SUSE Linux Enterprise vs openSUSE Leap

Compared 33% of the time

Ubuntu Linux vs openSUSE Leap

Compared 21% of the time

CentOS vs openSUSE Leap

Compared 9% of the time

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) vs openSUSE Leap

Compared 8% of the time

Oracle Linux vs openSUSE Leap

Compared 6% of the time

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Ubuntu Linux vs Rocky Linux

Compared 48% of the time

Oracle Linux vs Rocky Linux

Compared 22% of the time

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) vs Rocky Linux

Compared 12% of the time

SUSE Linux Enterprise vs Rocky Linux

Compared 4% of the time

Fedora Linux vs Rocky Linux

Compared 2% of the time

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Overview

openSUSE Leap is a brand new way of building openSUSE and is new type of hybrid Linux distribution. Leap uses source from SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), which gives Leap a level of stability unmatched by other Linux distributions, and combines that with community developments to give users, developers and sysadmins the best stable Linux experience available. Contributor and enterprise efforts for Leap bridge a gap between matured packages and newer packages found in openSUSE’s other distribution Tumbleweed.

Rocky Linux is a robust and secure enterprise-grade operating system designed as a drop-in replacement for CentOS. Its primary use case is to provide a stable and reliable platform for organizations to run their critical workloads and applications.

The most valuable functionality of Rocky Linux lies in its compatibility with CentOS, ensuring a seamless transition for organizations already using CentOS. It offers long-term support, regular security updates, and a predictable release cycle, providing stability and reliability for mission-critical systems.

Rocky Linux helps organizations by offering a free and open-source alternative to CentOS, which was discontinued by Red Hat. It allows businesses to continue using their existing CentOS-based infrastructure without the need for costly migrations or vendor lock-in. With its strong community support and active development, Rocky Linux ensures a sustainable and community-driven future for CentOS users.

Moreover, Rocky Linux is built with security in mind, providing robust features like SELinux and secure defaults. This helps organizations protect their data and systems from potential threats and vulnerabilities.

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