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# Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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> Red Hat Enterprise Linux is an open-source operating system designed to help businesses across multiple industries deploy workloads, applications, and services on a secure foundation. It offers Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) and mandatory access controls (MAC), which enable enterprises to ensure compliance with various regulations.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 26 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 26 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Red Hat

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$99.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Pricing Details**: Red Hat Enterprise Linux's pricing starts at $99 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Developer Suite and scales with the type of subscription, add-ons, variants and desktop options.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- App Management
- Data Security
- Desktop Interface
- File Management
- For Developers
- Kernels
- Memory Management
- System Updates
- User Interface

## Category

- [Operating System Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3774/operating-systems/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Windows 11](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2057188/windows-11) — 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
2. [Android 11](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047047/android-11) — 4.6/5 (121 reviews)
3. [Ubuntu](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047040/ubuntu) — 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
4. [MacOS Big Sur](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047050/macos-big-sur) — 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
5. [iOS14](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047043/ios14) — 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Using redhat in MES testing module." — 5.0/5

> **Jim** | *October 26, 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: The stability and enterprise support let us can confidentially use it in our manufacturing MES testing module in the vendor manufacturing product line.
> 
> **Cons**: It did not provide default repo configuration,I need to use local ISO dvd to set up myslef,took ke some time. You also need basic familiarity with Linux command.
> 
> Our team use php and mysql5.6 in Redhat as manufacturing MES QA modules in our vendor product line,very old architecture but stable,already used for over 10 years.

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### "Red hat linux, the way to go" — 5.0/5

> **Miguel** | *February 4, 2025* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy of use, great support and online forums /community
> 
> **Cons**: Some functions depending of server role can be difficult to configure
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> Red hat has been my favorite linux compilation since several years now, and continue to use it every day

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### "Enterprise Linux distro for companies, safety and reliability" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *March 27, 2026* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Its security and lightweight design make it one of the best OS. It includes numerous tools for configure and manage services, develop applications, and, if necessary, troubleshooting and finding the right way to resolve problem.
The quality of Red Hat Support is the top, all software is maintained and supported, security patches are released regularly .
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> **Cons**: For small businesses, the only downside is the cost, but at the same time I can confirm the quality of the product and support.
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> I've been using this product for over 15 years and am extremely satisfied. I enjoy using it in my daily work. I really appreciate how Red Hat is maintaining the product's life cycles.

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### "Usage of redhat linux" — 3.0/5

> **Sreerekha** | *May 21, 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The redhat linux is convenently can be used as sn operating sysyem to develop applications and maintain files
> 
> **Cons**: It has shell in its core operating system. May not be used applicable to be used in wiindiws directly
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> It is good to use. It can be used as windiws adter installing the compatible software as windiws skins depending on customers choice, so to get windows commandlibe capabilities

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### "Best OS Reliability in the Market" — 4.0/5

> **Jeff** | *February 7, 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Excellent stability, security and support is ideal for enterprise environments that demand reliability and predictable performance.
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> **Cons**: Subscription cost and licensing complexity can feel heavy, especially for smaller teams or simpler use cases.
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> A highly reliable, secure enterprise OS with strong support and stability, though it comes with higher cost and complexity.

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