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Amazon Linux vs Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.8
Amazon Linux boosts ROI with cost savings, improved performance, scalability, rapid deployment, and enhanced AWS integration ensuring reliability.
Sentiment score
3.9
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu enhances efficiency, reducing time, costs, and complexity, while ensuring stability and simplified maintenance.
With Amazon Linux, selecting and launching instances on a public cloud provider means the machine spins up in fewer than ten seconds, making it efficient.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees
By switching the compute fleet from a paid distribution to Amazon Linux, we have reduced our OS-related overhead cost by 100%.
System engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Some wins commonly seen after switching, particularly when moving from general-purpose distributions such as Ubuntu, include approximately twenty to forty percent better price-performance ratio.
configuration and management deployment at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Automation tools help reduce administration efforts, and using cloud images enables fast provisioning, while standardized deployments decrease configuration time.
Analyst 1 infrastructure Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I have definitely noticed a reduction in incidents and time saved since switching to Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu, which saves at least between ten to twenty hours in configuration time, translating to potential savings of hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Amazon Linux support is highly rated for its fast response, knowledgeable engineers, and comprehensive documentation and resources.
Sentiment score
3.3
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu offers effective AWS customer support, with many users also relying on community resources for assistance.
Amazon has the best expertise and they are available 24/7.
IT Analyst | Aws Cloud Ops | Dev Ops | Fin Ops at Tata Consultancy
Timely and helpful responses for performance, updates, or AWS integration issues.
QA Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It offers specific advantages and constraints depending on the use case.
Cloud Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Different tiers available offering quick response times and dedicated account managers for the highest tier.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Customer support for Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu is accessed through AWS support if issues arise with the server or EC2 instances.
Analyst 1 infrastructure Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Amazon Linux efficiently scales workloads via AWS integration, offering reliable performance and quick response to traffic spikes.
Sentiment score
3.6
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu offers high scalability and adaptability with a controller-agent setup, fitting diverse deployment demands.
Since it is tightly integrated with AWS services, I can easily scale instances up or down based on demand using EC2 auto-scaling and load balancing.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Its real scalability comes from its seamless integration with AWS tools like CloudFormation, Auto Scaling, and user data scripts, which allow me to deploy and configure hundreds of identical ready-to-use instances automatically.
Student at Unemployed at the moment
The beauty here is that we can scale it immediately, which also saves cost.
IT Analyst | Aws Cloud Ops | Dev Ops | Fin Ops at Tata Consultancy
On the Ubuntu side, we can achieve scalability.
Solutions Architect at Nsource Limited
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Amazon Linux offers exceptional stability, reliability, and security, seamlessly integrating with AWS services for highly available, resilient performance.
Sentiment score
7.7
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu offers stable, efficient multitasking, overcoming initial setup challenges with strong concurrency and reliable retries.
Combined with AWS managed infrastructure, it provides enterprise-grade reliability suitable for production workloads.
Software Engineer at INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
Since it is purpose-built for the cloud, it lacks the bloat of traditional desktop-focused distributions, which leads to fewer crashes and higher uptime.
System engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Compared to other Linux distributions, Amazon Linux is significantly more stable for AWS workloads because it is pre-optimized for EC2 hypervisor and includes integrated AWS tools out of the box.
FullStack Developer at EnactOn Technologies
The version and the plugin compatibility have to be checked properly.
Software Engineering Manager at Visteon Corporation
Jenkins could handle spinning up multiple parallel jobs better than Harness; Harness tended to run into errors because one job was already running that process.
Dev Ops Platform And Infrastructure Engineer at T&M Smart Solutions LTD
 

Room For Improvement

Amazon Linux enhancements focus on documentation, package availability, migration support, and improved usability for broader adoption and engagement.
Users recommend enhancing Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu's UI, security, plugin management, and AI integration while noting preference for alternatives.
Documentation explaining the differences between Ubuntu and Amazon Linux would be valuable.
full stack developer at 71Lbs
Since we are working in a real-time manner and need to scale things immediately, the time it takes to boot an instance and then deploy things is preventing me from giving it a perfect rating.
Senior Data Engineer at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees
My advice for others looking into using Amazon Linux is to make sure the command line is easy and that Amazon Linux has more performance than other Linux environments and is more secure than other Linux environments as well.
DevOps Engineer at Wissen infotech
Suggest restricting SSH, disabling password authentication, using SSH keys, and allowing access only to permitted users while disabling root logins.
Analyst 1 infrastructure Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Although security issues are somewhat handled, Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu third-party plugins may still be insecure.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu could include AI chat features in the future to make it even better.
Software Engineering Manager at Visteon Corporation
 

Setup Cost

Amazon Linux offers cost-effective, scalable solutions without licensing fees, making it a budget-friendly choice for enterprises.
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu offers manageable pricing, with total ownership costs considered essential for business operations over time.
With Amazon Linux itself, there is no cost associated with using it, so I would say it is very good from a pricing perspective.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
If I am a new AWS customer, the AWS Free Tier typically includes, for the first six months, micro instances such as t2.micro or t3.micro for free.
Software Engineer at INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
I only pay for the EC2 instance and any other AWS resources I use, but the operating system itself has no licensing fees, which is a significant advantage over commercial operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Windows servers, which incur extra hourly charges.
Student at Unemployed at the moment
I calculate the total cost of ownership over three to five years, and factors affecting AI solutions on Ubuntu include CPU or GPU, storage, networking, the number of users accessing it, support levels, and software licensing.
Analyst 1 infrastructure Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The price for Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu is not a constraint for me.
Software Engineering Manager at Visteon Corporation
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu is that it is not too much and is affordable for us.
Solutions Architect at Nsource Limited
 

Valuable Features

Amazon Linux, optimized for AWS, offers robust security, cost-effectiveness, and seamless integration, enhancing deployment confidence and reducing overhead.
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu boosts security, enhances CI/CD processes, eases deployment, and improves efficiency with plugins and low latency.
Amazon Linux handles this automatically. It is optimized for EC2, AWS hardware and software, mostly secure and stable, and there is no additional cost.
IT Analyst | Aws Cloud Ops | Dev Ops | Fin Ops at Tata Consultancy
In terms of service security, there are many constraint security protocols and policies that help me create our own networks, security groups, and inline policies.
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Amazon Linux's security updates have been helpful in general because I have had to be more specific in using the Identity Access Management (IAM) service so that we can have role-based permissions in preference to just keeping it open.
Fullstack Developer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization because it works fast and has helped us improve our CI/CD pipelines.
Research Assistant at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu positively impacts my organization by helping in automating the CI/CD workflows.
Analyst 1 infrastructure Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
One of the best features Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu offers is that it saves time because rather than trying to have a vanilla OS, such as Ubuntu on an EC2 instance, and then trying to secure it yourself, Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu is already secured with a ton of insecure features disabled on the VM, which saves us time and is quite cost-effective.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
24th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.3
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Amazon Linux is 1.7%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Amazon Linux1.7%
Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu0.2%
Other98.1%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Saurab Gnagurde - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Analyst | Aws Cloud Ops | Dev Ops | Fin Ops at Tata Consultancy
“Amazon Linux delivers automated security updates— including live kernel patching in AL2023—ensuring protected workloads with minimal manual effort and zero-downtime patching.”
One improvement for Amazon Linux would be stronger support for running it outside AWS. Although Amazon provides local VM images for VirtualBox and VMware, they are intended mainly for development and testing. Unlike Ubuntu, Debian, or Red Hat, Amazon Linux is not designed or fully supported as a production OS in on-prem or hybrid environments. Expanding official support outside AWS would offer more flexibility for teams that maintain mixed infrastructure. Another area for improvement is the community ecosystem. Compared to Ubuntu or Red Hat, Amazon Linux has a smaller community and fewer third-party resources or tutorials. A larger ecosystem would make troubleshooting and adoption easier. Finally, improving backward compatibility between Amazon Linux 2 and Amazon Linux 2023—especially around package management (DNF vs yum) and updated toolchains—would simplify upgrades for teams managing large fleets.
KT
Software Engineering Manager at Visteon Corporation
Role-based automation has streamlined secure CI pipelines and supports data-driven delivery decisions
Any product that I create, I will have an improvement expectation for Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu. The one expectation that I have is that the UI can be still improved. Some more metrics can be established. Nowadays, there are a lot of configurations. I should be able to really connect with AI as another feature that can also be integrated. These are the three or four items that can be added to the improvement toward Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu.Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu could include AI chat features in the future to make it even better. When there is a build happening or when there is a job happening, I could ask in the chat how long that takes or what is the current job running. These AI features can be included.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
13%
Educational Organization
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
30%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Amazon Linux?
I do not feel there are any major improvements needed for Amazon Linux at this time.
What is your primary use case for Amazon Linux?
Amazon Linux is primarily used for development and operating services. I operated a real estate transaction site and also ran a used car parts sales website on this platform.
What advice do you have for others considering Amazon Linux?
I give Amazon Linux an overall rating of 9 on a scale from 1 to 10. The reason for that score is that it is comparable to general Linux distributions, and in addition, it can be used in good integr...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu?
My experience with pricing includes considering infrastructure costs such as servers, instances, GPUs, storage, and networking, and potentially operating system support like Ubuntu Pro. I account f...
What needs improvement with Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu?
Improvements needed for Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu include keeping the OS fully patched with the latest security updates, minimizing installed packages, and removing unused services. I suggest rest...
What is your primary use case for Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu?
My main use case for Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu is to manage the CI/CD pipeline of my application where it will automate the complete CI and CD deployment. A specific example of how I use Jenkins o...
 

Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Amazon Linux vs. Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu and other solutions. Updated: August 2026.
909,725 professionals have used our research since 2012.