Debian

Debian

3.3 out of 5 stars
Ubuntu

Ubuntu

4.0 out of 5 stars
Debian Ubuntu

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Debian:

About

Debian is a free, open-source Linux operating system developed and maintained by a global community of volunteers. The distribution provides a stable and customizable computing environment for desktop computers, laptops, servers, cloud infrastructure, and embedded systems. Debian includes more than 70,000 software packages covering productivity applications, programming tools, databases, web servers, networking utilities, and system administration. Its Advanced Package Tool (APT) simplifies software installation, dependency management, security updates, and system upgrades. Users can choose from desktop environments such as GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce, Cinnamon, MATE, and LXQt or configure lightweight systems without a graphical interface. Debian supports multiple hardware architectures and offers Stable, Testing, and Unstable development branches to accommodate different requirements for reliability and software availability.
Ubuntu:

About

Ubuntu is a free, open-source Linux operating system developed by Canonical and the Ubuntu community for desktop computers, servers, cloud infrastructure, and connected devices. Based on Debian, the distribution provides a user-friendly computing environment with regular software updates, security patches, and extensive hardware compatibility. Ubuntu Desktop features the GNOME desktop environment and includes applications for web browsing, office productivity, multimedia, software development, and everyday computing. Its APT package manager and Snap ecosystem allow users to install, update, and manage thousands of software applications. Ubuntu offers Long-Term Support (LTS) releases with five years of standard security maintenance and optional extended coverage through Ubuntu Pro. The operating system also supports virtualization, containers, Kubernetes, artificial intelligence development, and enterprise infrastructure management across on-premises and cloud environments.
Debian:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Ubuntu:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Debian:

Audience

Software developers, Linux enthusiasts, system administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud infrastructure teams, cybersecurity professionals, IT departments, web hosting providers, educational institutions, researchers, businesses, and individual users seeking a stable, secure, customizable, and open-source operating system for desktop, server, and development environments
Ubuntu:

Audience

Home computer users, software developers, Linux beginners, system administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity professionals, data scientists, AI and machine learning engineers, students, educators, IT departments, enterprises, and organizations seeking a secure, customizable, open-source operating system for desktops, servers, cloud infrastructure, and connected devices
Debian:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Ubuntu:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Debian:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Ubuntu:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Debian:

Screenshots and Videos

Ubuntu:

Screenshots and Videos

Debian:

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Ubuntu:

Pricing

Free
Open source
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Debian:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.3 / 5
ease 3.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5
Ubuntu:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
Debian:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Debian is one of the most stable Linux distributions, making it ideal for production environments and long-term use. Extensive testing ensures minimal bugs and high uptime. Over 59,000 packages are available, covering almost every use case. Includes both stable and backports repositories for additional flexibility. Supports a wide range of hardware, including older systems and the latest devices. Kernel 6.1 brings better hardware support for modern peripherals. Debian allows deep customization, from lightweight server configurations to full-fledged desktop environments. Multiple desktop environments are officially supported, including GNOME, KDE, XFCE, and more.
  • Nothing at all. Just stay clear of this distribution. Crashes constantly and also doesn't boot on some computers.
  • Installing: While installing, you have multiple advanced choices, you can choose a GUI installer or a text-based one. DEs: Debian supports a lot of DEs, including, but not limited to: KDE Plasma, GNOME, Xfce...

Cons

  • Debian prioritizes stability over cutting-edge software, which means it may lag behind in offering the latest versions of applications. Users who need bleeding-edge software might need to use backports or compile from source. Debian adheres strictly to free software principles, which may require additional setup for proprietary drivers (e.g., NVIDIA GPU drivers) or non-free codecs. Configuring advanced features, especially for servers or networking, may require deeper Linux knowledge.
  • The constant crashing takes it away for me. Just use a different OS.
  • I haven't found any issues that affect me in any way.
Ubuntu:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Great distribution for beginners on Linux; Customized GNOME desktop environment; Supports restricted codecs.

Cons

  • Snap is enabled by default (and you can't uninstall it easily). The Snap Firefox has a problem where I can't access some banks here in Brazil that uses Warsaw (CEF, Banco Itaú, BB, etc.), as it doesn't work.
Debian:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
Ubuntu:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
Debian:

Company Information

Debian
United States
www.debian.org
Ubuntu:

Company Information

Ubuntu
Founded: 2004
United States
ubuntu.com
Debian:

Alternatives

Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux

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2.0 out of 5 stars
Ubuntu:

Alternatives

Debian:
Windows 11

Windows 11

Microsoft
3.7 out of 5 stars
Ubuntu:
Apple iOS

Apple iOS

Apple
4.6 out of 5 stars
Debian:
Manjaro

Manjaro

5.0 out of 5 stars
Ubuntu:
Debian:
Ubuntu

Ubuntu

4.0 out of 5 stars
Ubuntu:
Ubuntu Touch

Ubuntu Touch

5.0 out of 5 stars
Debian:
BunsenLabs Linux

BunsenLabs Linux

BunsenLabs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ubuntu:
Debian:

Categories

Operating Systems Supported
Ubuntu:

Categories

Operating Systems Supported
Debian:

Integrations

ASVhost Supported
Azure Marketplace Supported
BudgetVM Supported
Certa Hosting Supported
Clockwork Supported
Cyrus IMAP Supported
Elixir Supported
Flockport Supported
Kasm Workspaces Supported
Kuma Supported
NXLog Supported
ProxySQL Supported
Rad Web Hosting Supported
RapidFort Supported
Sandfly Security Supported
SkySilk Supported
StrongDM Supported
VPSLab Supported
Visual LVM Supported
iRedMail Supported
Ubuntu:

Integrations

ASVhost Supported
Azure Marketplace Supported
BudgetVM Supported
Certa Hosting Supported
Clockwork Supported
Cyrus IMAP Supported
Elixir Supported
Flockport Supported
Kasm Workspaces Supported
Kuma Supported
NXLog Supported
ProxySQL Supported
Rad Web Hosting Supported
RapidFort Supported
Sandfly Security Supported
SkySilk Supported
StrongDM Supported
VPSLab Supported
Visual LVM Supported
iRedMail Supported
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