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D2iQ vs Ubuntu Linux comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

D2iQ
Ranking in OpenStack
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubuntu Linux
Ranking in OpenStack
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
146
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the OpenStack category, the mindshare of D2iQ is 14.7%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubuntu Linux is 18.6%, down from 29.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
OpenStack Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubuntu Linux18.6%
D2iQ14.7%
Other66.7%
OpenStack
 

Featured Reviews

Roland Nazareth - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Provides good observability and helps create different pods and clusters
D2iQ gives us a better way to log in to the Kubernetes clusters, container, and cluster APIs. We have good observability on the system. We are able to manage and maintain it. We have an integrated CI pipeline that manages and deploys well. When we have problems, it's not on the Kubernetes side. The problem is more on the CI pipeline side. Having support helps when we run through issues. The control environment so far has been good. The solution is managed and maintained well, and control access is provided well. The solution's customer base is in millions. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
reviewer2816721 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Associate Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Hosting websites and databases has become cost‑effective and supports long‑term cloud growth
The best feature of Ubuntu Linux is that it serves as a base for private cloud and public cloud VMs for AWS. It is very useful to use Ubuntu Linux with its GUI-based and CLI modes; the commands are very lightweight, and it is much more feasible for me with its long-term support. Ubuntu Linux provides business advisory consultancy for business purposes and enables the smooth running of my website hosting to meet all business purposes. My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good because I am using the freeware version.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution helps log and create different pods and clusters."
"The solution is easy to install and easy to update."
"The solution is easy to use"
"The solution is easy to use."
"Ubuntu MATE provides me with a complete OS experience, so I don't have to switch between multiple OS for my work; I can do my development, usual browsing and accessing tools on the same machine."
"I like its computation speed compared to Windows and other similar features."
"For us, OpenStack is awesome. We want something that will be much simpler than a broad and complicated solution."
"The solution is stable and does not get infected with viruses."
"Stability of our systems has only improved since moving from CentOS to Ubuntu LTS."
 

Cons

"It would be nice to have a UI for the tool."
"I think that the Ubuntu user interface should be improved because it is not very user-friendly."
"The solution could improve by being more secure."
"Ubuntu is putting great efforts into making their platform a great hosting platform for Kubernetes and other related tools, but they are not addressing the challenges with what it takes to run Ubuntu in a large Windows-based environment."
"When you talk of some of the flexibility, like you want to install from scratch, Windows is more user-friendly compared to Linux."
"The product could be easier to manage."
"If you´re looking for a robust implementation, then go with AWS."
"One thing that could be improved is that there are no repair options for the existing Ubuntu installation."
"The repository needs improvement. The repository needs to be kept up to date all of the time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Ubuntu Linux is free for personal use, including business use."
"I use Ubuntu Linux free of cost."
"Ubuntu Linux is open-source and available to use free of charge."
"It is also manageable and financially affordable."
"There are no licensing fees, it's an open-source solution."
"I am not in a position to comment on the licensing, as we mostly make use of the free version."
"There is an annual subscription for this solution."
"We don't pay a licensing fee for the solution."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business85
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise54
 

Questions from the Community

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Which would you choose - Ubuntu Linux or Oracle Linux?
Ubunto Linux is a complete Linux operating system that is freely available with both community and professional support. This solution is suitable for both desktop and server use. It has a very app...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubuntu Linux?
My experience with the pricing for Ubuntu Linux is that I always use the free version, so I never paid for any installations or support.
What needs improvement with Ubuntu Linux?
The user experience on Ubuntu Linux is very good, so I believe there is no need for improvement.
 

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