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Debian vs Screen comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Debian
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (9th)
Screen
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
AWS Marketplace (193rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Debian and Screen aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Debian is designed for Operating Systems (OS) for Business and holds a mindshare of 6.2%, up 2.2% compared to last year.
Screen, on the other hand, focuses on AWS Marketplace, holds 0.2% mindshare, down 0.2% since last year.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Debian6.2%
Rocky Linux8.2%
Ubuntu Linux8.0%
Other77.6%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
AWS Marketplace Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Screen0.2%
47Lining Enterprise PaaS- Adoption Catalyst0.4%
Alt/Finance - Crystal & Rhinestone Bag Index (CRI)0.4%
Other99.0%
AWS Marketplace
 

Featured Reviews

Badal Shrivastav - PeerSpot reviewer
Embedded Linux / BSP Engineer at Veethree
Reliable platform has supported long-term on-prem deployments and predictable OTA updates
If I consider how Debian can be improved, it could be more accessible in making newer software versions available for users who need recent features while still maintaining default stable behavior. While backports help, the workflow could be streamlined. The release cycle can feel slow for rapidly evolving tools, and better guidance around mixing stable, backports, and testing would help. Regarding hardware support, Debian can be improved by supporting multiple BSPs, making it more versatile in the embedded domain. Hardware support for new devices can sometimes lag behind, which is understandable given Debian's focus on stability. Clearer guidance on handling newer hardware or firmware would be beneficial.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Construction Company
54%
Healthcare Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Debian?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that Debian is free, so there is no price.
What needs improvement with Debian?
Debian is already really great, so there is nothing to complain about regarding improvements. I do not have anything else to add about needed improvements.
What is your primary use case for Debian?
I have been using Debian for around 10 years now. My main use case for Debian is that it's a regular Linux operating system with many use cases and system servers. One specific example of how I use...
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