We compared Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Rocky Linux based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is highly praised for its containerization capability, in-place upgrade ease, reliability, and scalability. Its comprehensive documentation, security features, and support services are valued by users. In contrast, Rocky Linux is commended for profitability, stability, and security, with seamless migration from other operating systems. Users appreciate its reliability, customer service, and compatibility with CentOS, although some recommend enhancements in system compatibility, user interface, startup times, package management, multimedia support, and customization options. Both operating systems offer favorable pricing, setup costs, and licensing terms, with RHEL delivering exceptional ROI, while Rocky Linux provides strong support and regular updates.
Features: The valuable features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) include containerization capability, in-place upgrade, reliability and stability, Podman and package management, copious documentation, longevity and stability, security features, SELinux, scalability and ease of setup, specification and technical guides. On the other hand, Rocky Linux is praised for its stability, reliability, security, long-term support, regular updates, ease of installation, intuitive user interface, compatibility with CentOS, and seamless migration process.
Pricing and ROI: The setup cost of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is reported to be straightforward and hassle-free, allowing for smooth implementation. On the other hand, users find the setup cost of Rocky Linux to be minimal, making the installation process smooth and hassle-free., The ROI from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) was highly positive, with cost-effectiveness, scalability, and reliability highlighted. Rocky Linux also offered profitability, cost-effectiveness, enhanced productivity, impressive performance, and stability.
Room for Improvement: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has room for improvement in system compatibility, user interface, startup and shutdown times, package management, multimedia support, customization options, updates and upgrades transition, and documentation. Users have also provided feedback on areas where Rocky Linux could be enhanced.
Deployment and customer support: The user feedback indicates that the duration required to establish a new tech solution in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) involves separate phases such as deployment, setup, or implementation. However, in Rocky Linux, some users reported spending three months on deployment and an additional week on setup, while others mentioned spending a week for both., The customer service and support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) have been praised for their prompt and satisfactory assistance. Users appreciate the reliability and knowledge of the support team. The customer service of Rocky Linux receives positive remarks for its prompt assistance and helpfulness. Users commend the timely responses and expert guidance provided by the support staff. Overall, customers express satisfaction with Rocky Linux's customer service.
The summary above is based on 151 interviews we conducted recently with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Rocky Linux users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"The most valuable features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are the mobile applications and getting real-time notifications."
"When it comes to security, scalability, and robustness, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) excels in all aspects. That's why we rely on this operating system."
"I like the speed of the OS data and the ease of Ansible automation. I don't need to spend much time managing everything."
"Copious documentation is probably the best feature of the solution."
"Because most databases run on Linux, that's what makes this solution so important. If you install a Unix system and want to use a database, you won't have to say, 'I can't find any database to run on this.'"
"The solution has features that simplify adoption for non-Linux users. There is an interface that you can activate on RHEL systems, and on other Linux systems as well, so that you will get a graphical user interface instead of just a shell. It's easier for an administrator who is used to only working on Windows."
"The most valuable features of RHEL are security, performance tuning, storage management, and OS-level automation."
"Its scalability and ease of setup and configuration are most valuable. When we have a hardware failure, we just save the configuration files, and in about half an hour, we have another server running with the same configuration. It is really easy to replace servers. This is the best feature."
"I haven't needed to use customer service or support, which speaks volumes about their product's reliability and ease of use."
"It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are."
"It helps us keep our workstations in sync and ensures consistent settings across most of our machines."
"Deploying clusters on Red Hat, as well as on Oracle Linux, is a bit involving. I'd like them to simplify the setup or at least give meaningful log files to be able to see what's happening at the cluster level."
"The price has room for improvement."
"Red Hat Enterprise Linux should modernize its UI to make navigating the screens easier."
"I don't prefer Red Hat Enterprise Linux for desktop over other options."
"We need to have more flexibility on the developed versions. Not everybody is ready to subscribe to enterprise versions. They would like to test the tool without subscriptions."
"The Modules feature is awesome but it could be even better."
"The licensing model is kind of a mess."
"I'm also using IBM AIX, which supports a tool called Smitty. You just put Smitty, and you can do anything. At the backend, the command will run automatically. It is not exactly like a GUI, but you just give the input and it will give you the output. That is something that Red Hat should work on. That would be an added advantage with Red Hat."
"The solution's audio integration for virtual machines could be improved."
"One of the potential issues is that if you don't pay for support, you may need to manage certain aspects on your own and rely on the community for assistance."
"In terms of improvement, Rocky Linux needs to clarify its identity and target audience."
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is ranked 1st in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 167 reviews while Rocky Linux is ranked 12th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 3 reviews. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is rated 8.8, while Rocky Linux is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) writes "Highly stable, good knowledge base, and reasonable price". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Rocky Linux writes "Very simple to work with, easy to learn, and has a competitive pricing". Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, Windows Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Windows 10 and Oracle Linux, whereas Rocky Linux is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, Oracle Linux, openSUSE Leap, SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows 10. See our Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) vs. Rocky Linux report.
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