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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
2nd
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
150
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the OpenStack category, the mindshare of D2iQ is 15.0%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubuntu Linux is 21.8%, down from 34.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
OpenStack Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubuntu Linux21.8%
D2iQ15.0%
Other63.2%
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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.
Salim Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at mmcytech
Has supported secure application hosting and reliable server management
I find the GUI to be good in Ubuntu Linux, and I appreciate the open SSH. The fact that it is free since it is open and open-source is why I appreciate it and feel it is secured. We have multiple different kinds of support related to Ubuntu Linux, including official support and other options. I am currently using laptops, desktops, and servers, and Ubuntu Linux supports all these devices. If I need it for Raspberry Pi or something similar, I can download another Linux distribution. Ubuntu Linux is scalable, especially for servers. We prefer using Ubuntu Linux Servers rather than Windows. The biggest advantage of Ubuntu Linux for me is that it is open-source, secured, and scalable.

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."
"Ubuntu Linux is the most secure option on the market."
"This solution is stable, it runs smoothly in our environment and we have not been faced with any issues using it."
"The integration with other applications, like Chrome or Firefox, works excellent for users navigating and test browsing."
"I like that everything is in the command line. It is really helpful."
"The solution is stable and performing very well."
"Its performance is valuable, and I am satisfied with it."
"I would advise others to trust in open source solutions, they are really configurable and do not give up too early."
"One of the most valuable features of Ubuntu Linux is how easy it is to manage."
 

Cons

"It would be nice to have a UI for the tool."
"On the gaming side, things are happening but there are some games that should be ported to Ubuntu."
"The Linux for desktop marketing could be improved but that is not only for Canonical/Ubuntu an issue."
"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."
"It should be easier and lighter. I am more experienced in working with CentOS, and I find CentOS much easier to use than Ubuntu. Ubuntu is more complicated than CentOS. Ubuntu is also heavier for hardware than centOS."
"They aren't as user-friendly as Microsoft. The solution can use a better UI."
"The solution is a little complicated to customize and could be made easier."
"One thing that could be improved is that there are no repair options for the existing Ubuntu installation."
"Ubuntu could be improved with more container integration and orchestration of those containers. We are looking to have more cloud-based solutions, like Docker, and container-based solutions, or Kubernetes-based solutions integrated with Ubuntu. Instead of going for VMs, we would like to have more container-based solutions on top of Ubuntu."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"Ubuntu Linux is an open-source product."
"It is open-source. We don't have to pay for its license."
"Ubuntu Linux is free to use."
"This solution is free."
"It is free."
"I use Ubuntu Linux free of cost."
"Ubuntu Linux is free."
"This is a free solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Comms Service Provider
11%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business84
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise52
 

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?
I was thinking that Ubuntu Linux and Windows would work on the same machine. With Windows 11, they came together, so it is a good thing. On the GUI, when I use SSH or PuTTY or what is called a cons...
 

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