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Ubuntu Linux vs Wind River VxWorks comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 19, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Ubuntu Linux
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
151
Ranking in other categories
OpenStack (1st), Operating Systems (OS) for Business (3rd)
Wind River VxWorks
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
IoT Operating Systems (OS) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Computer Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. Ubuntu Linux is designed for Operating Systems (OS) for Business and holds a mindshare of 9.4%, down 15.7% compared to last year.
Wind River VxWorks, on the other hand, focuses on IoT Operating Systems (OS), holds 13.0% mindshare, up 5.9% since last year.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ubuntu Linux9.4%
Rocky Linux12.2%
Windows Server9.3%
Other69.1%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
IoT Operating Systems (OS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Wind River VxWorks13.0%
Zephyr25.5%
QNX Neutrino25.0%
Other36.5%
IoT Operating Systems (OS)
 

Featured Reviews

Salim Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at mmcytech
Has supported secure application hosting and reliable server management
I find the GUI to be good in Ubuntu Linux, and I appreciate the open SSH. The fact that it is free since it is open and open-source is why I appreciate it and feel it is secured. We have multiple different kinds of support related to Ubuntu Linux, including official support and other options. I am currently using laptops, desktops, and servers, and Ubuntu Linux supports all these devices. If I need it for Raspberry Pi or something similar, I can download another Linux distribution. Ubuntu Linux is scalable, especially for servers. We prefer using Ubuntu Linux Servers rather than Windows. The biggest advantage of Ubuntu Linux for me is that it is open-source, secured, and scalable.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
43%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business84
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise53
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Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - Ubuntu Linux or Oracle Linux?
Ubunto Linux is a complete Linux operating system that is freely available with both community and professional support. This solution is suitable for both desktop and server use. It has a very app...
What do you like most about Ubuntu Linux?
It has a good support system for loading databases.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubuntu Linux?
My experience with the pricing for Ubuntu Linux is that I always use the free version, so I never paid for any installations or support.
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Sample Customers

Samsung, eBay, AT&T, Walmart, Cisco, Time Warner Cable, Bloomberg, Best Buy, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, Ericsson, Orange, Wells Fargo
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