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IBM LinuxONE vs IBM Z vs Unisys ClearPath Dorado comparison

IBM LinuxONE and IBM Z are both solutions in the Mainframes category. IBM LinuxONE is ranked #5, while IBM Z is ranked #1. IBM LinuxONE holds a 7.9% mindshare in M, compared to IBM Z’s 37.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM Z users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Unisys ClearPath Dorado
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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Mainframes category, the mindshare of IBM LinuxONE is 7.9%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Z is 37.1%, down from 38.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unisys ClearPath Dorado is 16.8%, up from 12.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mainframes Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Z37.1%
Unisys ClearPath Dorado16.8%
IBM LinuxONE7.9%
Other38.199999999999996%
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Also Known As

LinuxONE Emperor II, LinuxONE Rockhopper, LinuxONE
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ClearPath Forward Dorado 8400 Series, ClearPath Forward Dorado 6400 Series, ClearPath Forward Dorado 4400 Series
 

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IBM Z mainframes deliver millisecond response time, extreme reliability, near 100% uptime and the world’s best security.

The newest mainframe, IBM z14 (z14), is designed for trusted digital experiences. This enterprise system delivers pervasive encryption, stronger clouds, real time insights, machine learning and transparent blockchain.

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