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Flatcar Container Linux vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 5, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Flatcar Container Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
27th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Flatcar Container Linux is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 6.4%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SUSE Linux Enterprise6.4%
Flatcar Container Linux0.7%
Other92.9%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

YD
The solution is stable and allows us to make needed changes
The development teams could sharpen their skills.  They should offer applications on the net I have eight years of experience with Flatcar Container Linux. The version of Flatcar Container Linux that I am using is stable. The scalability of this product is fine. It allows us to make the needed…
MoezCHEBBI - PeerSpot reviewer
Has delivered expert training and enabled smooth migrations using automated deployment tools
SUSE Linux Enterprise is a mature and reliable platform, but there are areas where it can be improved. Modernizing the system management tools is important as many users appreciate YaST for its centralized management, but there is a growing demand for more modern, web-based, and modular tools. The introduction of tools such as Agama, a web-based installer, and Cockpit in newer releases is a step in the right direction.SUSE has made progress with multi-Linux support, allowing organizations to manage and support not just SUSE systems but also other distributions such as Red Hat and CentOS; continuing to expand these capabilities, especially for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, will help organizations manage diverse infrastructure more effectively. Security is a top concern, and further strengthening default security policies, simplifying compliance management, and integrating advanced vulnerability management tools would be a valuable improvement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Flatcar's support is good. The version I am using is stable and allows us to make needed changes."
"The solution is easy to use, secure and allows for simple manipulation."
"The most important feature is the automatic kernel lifecycle subscription, which is critical for us because the server cannot go down once we start offering any services on the cluster."
"The main feature is that Linux is flexible to work with for most web-based applications."
"The stability of the solution is good. We have not had any issue with performance."
"The most valuable feature is that there is an inbuilt HANA firewall."
"The most valuable features of the solution are patching and the BTRFS file system."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"It's a flexible solution."
 

Cons

"The development teams could sharpen their skills. They should offer applications on the net."
"The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu."
"The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu."
"The quality of support offered by SUSE Linux Enterprise is not that great, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The documentation part needs to be better to highlight these features."
"I have not seen an ROI with this solution."
"They should provide chatbot support for customers to open the troubleshooting cases directly."
"The platform doesn't support certain APMs."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise can be improved by having more documentation or logging systems available on the internet, as we face difficulties troubleshooting issues without sufficient resources."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could be cheaper. Other solutions, such as"
"The price is reasonable."
"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
"The platform is affordable."
"The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
"Regarding pricing, everybody would want it to be cheaper."
"I would advise others to download the free or strictly open source versions, then test them in their environment before committing to a purchase. This will allow for testing suitability for applications that they want to run."
"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Retailer
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Linux Enterprise?
We are facing an issue with licensing usage. The subscription does not carry over within the same instance family, so upgrading an instance results in overlapping or double subscription fees.
What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?
Whatever SUSE has is a better solution, and I'm not that much of an expert to suggest improvements or say how SUSE can improve, because SUSE is always improving themselves, and I know that soon the...
 

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3
 

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