Flatcar Container Linux vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

Kinvolk and SUSE are both solutions in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category. Kinvolk is ranked #17, while SUSE is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.2. Kinvolk holds a 0.5% mindshare in OSB, compared to SUSE’s 7.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Kinvolk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of SUSE users who would recommend it.

Flatcar Container Linux

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We performed a comparison between Flatcar Container Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Flatcar Container Linux

Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SUSE Linux Enterprise

Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Flatcar Container Linux is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 7.1%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Yogesh Deore

Senior Consultant at Capgemini

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…

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Dominique Locksley

Linux System Administrator at Adapt IT

Has good kernel modules and upgrades

I like how the tool handles kernel modules and upgrades - we rarely have issues after upgrades, unlike with other Linux distributions like Oracle Linux or Ubuntu. The kernel module management is excellent. Changes made in one version typically work the same in other versions too, which isn't always the case with other distributions. There's also lots of information and community support available if you run into any problems, both on the official website and in forums and user groups. I know many people who use it specifically, so it's easy to get independent support if needed. I've been working with the tool for a long time, since 2003, before they became SUSE Linux Enterprise. It's always been one of the most admin-friendly Linux versions.

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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."

"It is a stable platform."

"From a functionality perspective, the suite is quite rich. We like that."

"The main feature is that Linux is flexible to work with for most web-based applications."

"The initial setup for most modern Linux distributions is normally straightforward. Most of the common distributions use an ncurses or GUI install."

"The tool’s idempotency ensures all configurations are in place at all times."

"The return on investment has been significant, especially considering its cost-effectiveness compared to other solutions."

"The operating system is efficient in terms of security."

"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."

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Cons

"The development teams could sharpen their skills. They should offer applications on the net."

"If you want to do something simple like changing an IP number, you have to be quite aware of all the configuration files where you will change that."

"The solution could be more stable."

"The free version sometimes has security holes."

"Sometimes it is a bit of work for developers to change the configurations."

"Additionally, error handling needs improvement. The system should be more transparent when there's an error, rather than just declaring a generic error. It would be helpful if it could provide more specific information about the problem on that particular system. As it stands, you can waste a lot of time trying to troubleshoot these vague errors."

"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could improve, it is too expensive."

"I have not seen an ROI with this solution."

"The initial setup could be simplified."

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"I have to pay for a license in order to get support."

"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could be cheaper. Other solutions, such as"

"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."

"The product's licensing options align well with the evolving landscape of Linux variants."

"As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."

"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."

"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."

"Regarding pricing, everybody would want it to be cheaper."

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Computer Software Company

23%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

12%

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Linux Enterprise?

I used the open-source version, so there were no setup costs.

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What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?

The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu. The software manager was different, making it challenging to install certain applications. Additionally, I encounter...

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Overview

Flatcar Container Linux is a lightweight, secure, and reliable operating system designed for running containers at scale with automatic updates and a minimal attack surface. The solution is easy to use and manage and has a simple and intuitive command-line interface and a powerful set of tools for managing containers and clusters.

It supports various container runtimes, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Mesos. It can be deployed on various infrastructure platforms, including bare metal, virtual machines, and cloud environments. Flatcar Container Linux is an ideal choice for organizations deploying containerized applications in production environments.

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SUSE Linux Enterprise is a versatile operating system ideal for deploying solutions, managing applications, and running certain applications. It is also used for migrating SAP workloads to the cloud, integrating with SAP HANA solutions and products, and as an operating system for application servers.

The solution is praised for its YaST tool for easier server administration, compatibility with Oracle and SAP, stability, scalability, ease of use, extensive documentation, pacemaker cluster, and SUSE Manager for patching. SUSE Linux offers extended support for each version and a special edition for SAP applications.

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