Technical Solution Development Engineer at Ericsson
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Aug 25, 2026
AlmaLinux has helped mainly in reducing OS licensing cost while maintaining a stable RHEL compatible platform. From an operational perspective, the familiar RHEL ecosystem makes it very easy for our team to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot servers consistently. There are no additional OS licensing fees, reducing setup cost considerably.
Currently, we have not experienced pricing with AlmaLinux, as I have used the free version so far. However, when we move to the production environment, I am suggesting that we implement AlmaLinux to improve our performance metrics.
Junior Software Test Automation Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
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Apr 10, 2026
Regarding pricing for AlmaLinux, I think it is good. As far as I know, when Linus Torvalds created the Linux kernel, he mentioned that everyone could use it and modify it under a GPL public license. Since AlmaLinux uses the Linux kernel and open-source applications alongside third-party applications, I am fine with this. In the open-source environment, I believe a Linux distribution is always free of cost.
AlmaLinux is free, so there are no costs there. The open source licensing helps a lot, and the setup cost is just my own time invested in learning the platform.
Technical Operations Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
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Apr 24, 2025
AlmaLinux is free of charge, which is why I chose this distribution. It offers an alternative to Red Hat, which is free only without support and updates. AlmaLinux provides free updates and security, unlike Red Hat, where support must be purchased separately.
AlmaLinux offers a reliable, secure, and cost-effective open-source platform ideal for enterprises seeking RHEL compatibility and long-term support.AlmaLinux is renowned for its compatibility with RHEL, providing a stable, secure platform that includes SELinux for security. It's perfect for seamless CentOS migrations, uses DNF for package management, and it's free from subscription fees. The predictable update cycles and robust community support make it a top choice for production...
AlmaLinux has helped mainly in reducing OS licensing cost while maintaining a stable RHEL compatible platform. From an operational perspective, the familiar RHEL ecosystem makes it very easy for our team to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot servers consistently. There are no additional OS licensing fees, reducing setup cost considerably.
In AlmaLinux, I do not have experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing.
The billing with AlmaLinux is very low, and the manager is very satisfied.
Currently, we have not experienced pricing with AlmaLinux, as I have used the free version so far. However, when we move to the production environment, I am suggesting that we implement AlmaLinux to improve our performance metrics.
Regarding pricing for AlmaLinux, I think it is good. As far as I know, when Linus Torvalds created the Linux kernel, he mentioned that everyone could use it and modify it under a GPL public license. Since AlmaLinux uses the Linux kernel and open-source applications alongside third-party applications, I am fine with this. In the open-source environment, I believe a Linux distribution is always free of cost.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good.
I am not aware of the pricing and licensing of AlmaLinux because I installed it on my hypervisor for free.
AlmaLinux is free, so there are no costs there. The open source licensing helps a lot, and the setup cost is just my own time invested in learning the platform.
AlmaLinux is free of charge, which is why I chose this distribution. It offers an alternative to Red Hat, which is free only without support and updates. AlmaLinux provides free updates and security, unlike Red Hat, where support must be purchased separately.