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D2iQ vs Ubuntu Linux comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

D2iQ
Ranking in OpenStack
3rd
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
152
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the OpenStack category, the mindshare of D2iQ is 14.2%, up from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubuntu Linux is 18.3%, down from 30.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
OpenStack Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubuntu Linux18.3%
D2iQ14.2%
Other67.5%
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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.
Garima Vyas Purohit - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Manager - Corporate Training and Placements at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Unified environments have streamlined our development workflows and reduced deployment issues
There are a few areas where I think Ubuntu Linux could be improved. The first one is hardware compatibility. Sometimes when we get a new machine, certain hardware like Wi-Fi cards, graphics cards, or printers do not work straight away out of the box. You have to manually find and install drivers, which can be frustrating, especially for people who are not very technical. Another area is the graphical user interface, or GUI, and desktop experience. While Ubuntu Linux has improved a lot in this area, it still does not feel as polished or as smooth as Windows or macOS for non-technical users. If Ubuntu Linux wants to attract more everyday users, that is an area they need to keep improving.On the software compatibility side, one of our biggest frustrations is that some industry-standard tools simply do not have native Linux versions. For example, tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and some specialized enterprise software just do not run natively on Ubuntu Linux. We have to use workarounds such as running Windows in a virtual machine or using a web-based alternative, which is not always ideal. Additionally, when it comes to vendor support, sometimes when we reach out to third-party software vendors for technical support, they do not officially support Linux. We are kind of on our own figuring things out. That can be really frustrating when you are dealing with a critical issue and the vendor just says they do not support Linux. Another thing is enterprise solution integration. Some enterprise tools that businesses commonly use, such as certain ERP systems or CRM platforms, either do not have a Linux version, or their Linux versions are not as feature-rich or well-maintained as the Windows counterparts.

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."
"We are saving money from not having to pay for an operating system that costs our company money because Ubuntu Linux is free to use."
"Ubuntu doesn't use a lot of resources, so I think that's pretty cool, and it's totally like Microsoft."
"Some of the highlighted valuable features are that is based on Linux, configurable, functional, and robust."
"The tool's valuable feature is its pro security features. I also like the way it serves the infrastructure. The main thing is that each new update or version ensures it comes out with zero vulnerabilities—no high, medium, or low vulnerabilities."
"It has a good support system for loading databases."
"Ubuntu Linux is the perfect solution for us."
"From a stability perspective, Ubuntu Linux is quite stable, which is the reason I'm using it at home for the lab, and when I deploy it, it's quite stable and I don't need to do anything else."
"Some of the main features of this solution are it is less prone to viruses since most viruses are written for Microsoft software, and it is easy to use."
 

Cons

"It would be nice to have a UI for the tool."
"The system is already user-friendly, but what could be improved is its ease of deployment."
"The product currently lacks interoperability with other operating systems like Windows."
"The config file can be changed in many ways, but with other solutions, there is only one way to configure the system."
"More security features are needed to protect the current file system to prevent attacks."
"You have to do a lot of configurations yourself. It is not very user friendly, but if you wanted to be a technical person, you may use it."
"A problem we have encountered when installing the package is that certain packages are not available, which requires downloading of them on our part."
"Right now, I would recommend the solution at a six out of ten."
"The booting of Ubuntu Linux should be faster because I only have two minutes when I have calls, so it should complete more quickly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"There is not a license needed for the solution. You only have to pay for technical support."
"Ubuntu pricing is reasonable."
"The product is cheap compared to Windows."
"Ubuntu Linux is open-source and available to use free of charge."
"There are no payments to be made towards any licensing costs attached to the solution."
"I am not in a position to comment on the licensing, as we mostly make use of the free version."
"Ubuntu Linux is more affordable than its competitors."
"Ubuntu Linux is free to use."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business85
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise55
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with D2iQ?
It would be nice to have a UI for the tool.
What is your primary use case for D2iQ?
We have a whole customer-based application implemented as microservices on the D2iQ platform.
What advice do you have for others considering D2iQ?
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 ...
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?
There are a few areas where I think Ubuntu Linux could be improved. The first one is hardware compatibility. Sometimes when we get a new machine, certain hardware like Wi-Fi cards, graphics cards, ...
 

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