Ubuntu

Open source

Open-source Linux distribution from Canonical for desktops, servers, and cloud environments.

Pricing: free, subscription
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): Linux distribution, operating system, open source, enterprise Linux, cloud, IoTVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, self-hosted, embedded, managed-cloudVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, subscriptionVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): 15 years of support with Ubuntu Pro, Ubuntu Desktop with the world's most popular open source apps and toolchains, Ubuntu Server with pre-integrated Hadoop, PostgreSQL, OpenStack, Ceph and Kubernetes, Optimized, pre-configured cloud images for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Oracle Cloud, Ubuntu Core for locked-down embedded and edge devices with remote over-the-air updates, Landscape systems management, compliance and identity integrations such as AuthD and ADSysVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Enterprises and developers wanting a free open source Linux with 15-year support, cloud images and edge deploymentVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, enterpriseVerified
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Enterprise Linux for desktops and servers, Public cloud workloads, IoT and edge device fleets, AI, data and developer workstationsVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon)Verification pending
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2004Verified
Headquarters country(US): United KingdomVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerified

User reviews

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