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Flatcar Container Linux vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 3, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Flatcar Container Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
19th
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
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 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 7.0%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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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…
Naveen Venugopal - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient IT management with crucial automatic updates but needs developer-friendly configuration
Sometimes it is a bit of work for developers to change the configurations. Some kernels will not fit with some packages, and this aspect could be improved. Furthermore, the system's rigidity when updating packages and services needs improvement. Additionally, there should be more loosely bound functionalities to improve developer experience.

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."
"It is a stable platform."
"The most valuable features of the solution are patching and the BTRFS file system."
"The technical support services are good."
"It's easy to set up."
"The solution offers a secure operation system."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is easy to configure for those who are not hardcore command-line driven."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"It also was very easy to setup, and offered an easy to use advanced setup option as well. This helped to create special configurations for different use cases."
 

Cons

"The development teams could sharpen their skills. They should offer applications on the net."
"The solution could be more stable."
"They should improve their educational portal."
"The quality of support offered by SUSE Linux Enterprise is not that great, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE."
"They should provide chatbot support for customers to open the troubleshooting cases directly."
"Sometimes it is a bit of work for developers to change the configurations."
"SUSE could make more APIs available."
"In the next release it would be nice to see more integration and better automation of processses."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"SUSE Linux Enterprise is reasonably priced compared to other operating systems. I find it's a much better option for us than Oracle, for example, because of the pricing structure. The pricing is easier to explain to clients and makes it easier to get clients' commitment. The licensing is also simpler to manage and keep track of. Their responsiveness is great - they give feedback very quickly when we ask questions about licensing or other aspects. This helps ensure we're always at the gold standard regarding licensing and everything related to SUSE Linux Enterprise."
"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
"The price is reasonable."
"As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
"There is a free tier and a paid support tier. If you do not need support, then the solution is free to use. If you need support then there is an option for that as well."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
 

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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?
I used the open-source version, so there were no setup costs.
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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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3
 

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