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As of August 2026, the mindshare of Ubuntu Linux in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category stands at 8.1%, down from 12.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubuntu Linux8.1%
Windows 117.5%
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)6.9%
Other77.5%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 
 
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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business75
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise42
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business554
Midsize Enterprise230
Large Enterprise664
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Outsourcing Company
5%
Healthcare Company
5%
Construction Company
5%
Government
5%
Marketing Services Firm
3%
Media Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Hospitality Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Non Profit
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%

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Ubuntu Linux Reviews Summary
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Associate Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees4.0As a Linux admin, I find Ubuntu Linux excellent for long-term support, hardware compatibility, and scalability on EC2. However, I experience challenges with hectic migrations between versions and slow customer support due to the AWS intermediary.
System Administrator at mmcytech4.5I value Ubuntu Linux for its open-source nature, security, and scalability, especially for servers, finding it easy to set up and stable. However, I wish the GUI for SSH/console port connections was less difficult compared to Windows.
manager at SSDU Innovations4.5I find Ubuntu Linux very stable, easy to set up, and appreciate its fast security updates for my server use cases. However, I desire improved version upgrades, better legacy support, and localized pricing with loyalty discounts, as currency exchange makes it expensive.
BA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees3.5I switched from Windows to Ubuntu Linux, finding it much faster and perfectly stable with no crashes. While there's a learning curve and documentation isn't robust, it works great for me, deserving a high rating.
Owner at a computer software company with 1-10 employees4.5I strongly recommend Ubuntu Linux. I use it for stable, scalable application servers and AI projects. I value its wide open-source support, continuous improvement, and ease of setup. It's cost-effective, though the GUI could improve for beginners.
Sr. Associate Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees4.0I extensively use Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS for hosting, cloud (AWS), and development. I find it stable, scalable, and cost-effective, saving 22%. Its user-friendly nature, excellent features, and support lead me to rate it 8/10.
Manging Director at Winworth UK5.0I use Ubuntu Linux for diverse tasks, including backend server processing, finding it extremely stable, reliable, and secure with excellent package management. It runs for years without issues, providing peace of mind. I rate this outstanding solution a perfect ten.
Bachelor of Engineering at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK University of Applied Sciences4.0I use Ubuntu Linux daily for embedded programming, appreciating its speed, lightness, and scalability. Setup is easy, and community support is great. My main concerns are limited support for new versions and occasional stability issues with new hardware integration.
Head of mission at CapHornier5.0I've used this solution for over ten years, finding its terminal valuable and considering it efficient, free, and a 10/10, despite past stability issues. Beginners need practice.
Systems Engineering - SigFox Paraguay at TEISA5.0I use Ubuntu Linux daily for networking due to its flexibility, easy software downloads, and excellent documentation. My main issue arose when upgrading out-of-support LTS versions like 20.04, which caused system failures, but overall I rate it highly.
reviewer2728158 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2728158
Associate Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Jun 23, 2025
Good compatibility and improvement needed in migration process
Salim Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Salim Ahmed
System Administrator at mmcytech
Oct 7, 2025
Has supported secure application hosting and reliable server management
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Mohammad Rosli Sukri
manager at SSDU Innovations
May 9, 2025
Users appreciate straightforward installation and rapid updates with excellent community support
PrashantSharma - PeerSpot reviewer
PrashantSharma
BA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Jun 5, 2025
Performs efficiently but requires overcoming a learning curve
KK
Kadir Kokcu
Owner at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
May 14, 2025
Supports a wide range of features and offers a highly stable user experience
reviewer2816721 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2816721
Sr. Associate Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Apr 17, 2026
Hosting websites and databases has become cost‑effective and supports long‑term cloud growth
David Stevenson - PeerSpot reviewer
David Stevenson
Manging Director at Winworth UK
Apr 16, 2025
Ensures uninterrupted backend processing and secure package management
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Thong Nguyen
Bachelor of Engineering at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK University of Applied Sciences
Apr 28, 2025
Open-source nature enables flexible programming and device integration
Kevin Haury - PeerSpot reviewer
Kevin Haury
Head of mission at CapHornier
Jan 14, 2025
Linux's advanced terminal empowers versatile usage and ongoing secure development
Martin Prous - PeerSpot reviewer
Martin Prous
Systems Engineering - SigFox Paraguay at TEISA
Jun 23, 2025
Discovering extensive documentation and seamless software integration elevates daily operations