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AlmaLinux mindshare

As of May 2026, the mindshare of AlmaLinux in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category stands at 3.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
AlmaLinux3.8%
Rocky Linux8.2%
Ubuntu Linux8.0%
Other80.0%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business

PeerResearch reports based on AlmaLinux reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryOperating Systems (OS) for BusinessMay 29, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersMay 29, 2026Download
ComparisonAlmaLinux vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)May 29, 2026Download
ComparisonAlmaLinux vs Rocky LinuxMay 29, 2026Download
ComparisonAlmaLinux vs Ubuntu LinuxMay 29, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Ubuntu Linux4.38.0%95%152 interviewsAdd to research
Rocky Linux4.38.2%100%18 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business109
Midsize Enterprise54
Large Enterprise120
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
5%
Healthcare Company
4%
Media Company
4%
Computer Software Company
3%
Transportation Company
3%
Hospitality Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Retailer
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Insurance Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Engineering Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Cloud Solution Provider
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%

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AlmaLinux Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
DevOps Engineer at SMC Labs, LLC4.5I used AlmaLinux for OpenStack, finding it a free, reliable, Red Hat-compatible alternative with easy installation and latest patches. Though documentation and new hardware driver support could improve, its stability and cost-effectiveness are significant wins.
Associate Systems Engineer at Dhanyaayai Enterprises Pvt Ltd4.5I rate AlmaLinux 9/10 for its stable, scalable, RHEL-compatible platform, which offers significant cost savings. While I suggest growing its ecosystem and commercial support, it’s an excellent, free enterprise-grade solution for diverse workloads.
Cloud Security Engineer at Andela4.0I use AlmaLinux for cloud servers and Linux tasks, valuing its isolation and security as a stable, reliable sandbox. Its straightforward setup enables efficient dual-OS use, and it's 100% stable, though resource allocation is high.
Owner4.5I use AlmaLinux for web and development servers due to its long-term support, stability, and ease with package management, though SELinux and firewall configuration can be tricky; overall, it's reliable and saves me time as a solo developer.
Senior Linux Systems Engineer at Liquid Web4.0I primarily use AlmaLinux for seamless CentOS migrations, valuing its updated PHP and cPanel compatibility. Although host access control was initially problematic, I find it a great, efficient solution post-CentOS EOL, rating it 8/10.
Devops Engineer at EDAG4.5I use AlmaLinux as a reliable, stable, and cost-saving freeware RHEL container image, providing significant cost savings for my clients. I'd like pre-installed basic tools or a subscription option for RHEL parity, but rate it 9/10 for its performance and benefits.
Junior Software Test Automation Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees4.0I appreciate AlmaLinux for its stability, long-term support, and ease of installation for my home server and desktop. While robust, I find the lack of out-of-the-box third-party drivers a slight drawback for new users.
DevOps at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees4.0I've used AlmaLinux for hosting and email services, finding it stable with good virtualization and security, though memory usage is higher than expected. I'd like better tools for monitoring resource consumption. Overall, it's a solid CentOS alternative.