Ubuntu 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Ubuntu

4.7

(122)

Pricing

Starting at $225.00 per year

About Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an oper-source operating system that comes with cloud optimization and enhanced security for applications and files. The platform provides a kernel livepatch, which can be applied automatically without a server update to reduce downtown while ensure system compliance. Additionally, Ubuntu provides data centers, containers, and databases that are optimized for cloud applications.

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Ubuntu Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $225.00 per year

Free Trial

Free Version

Basic

$225.00

flat rate, per year

No plan information available

Ubuntu Features

Popular features found in Operating Systems
App Management
Data Security
Kernels
System Updates
More features of Ubuntu
Desktop Interface
For Developers
Memory Management
User Interface

Ubuntu User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

Ratings Breakdown

69%

30%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.4

Value for money

4.8

Customer support

4.3

Functionality

4.6

Binny B.

Verified reviewer

Civil Engineering

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2022

For the new gens who hate unnecessary background hassles!

I was thrilled to use Ubuntu for the first time. At the very beginning, it was very weird for me to learn theory of terminal commands before actually seeing the OS in my hands. But when I actually tried my hands on it, I realised that commands are not compulsory, GUI itself is sufficient to handle our usage. I wanted a file system which has radically faster speed on copy and writing files and folder even on a 3.0 HDD, and Ubuntu impressed me over MS Windows. So, I loved this OS.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I have always been a "perfection" finding person. I wanted all cloud storage at one place. I always look for central integration. A easy software library where I can install the software directly from store. Google drive can be linked to the local storage like a directory, this is the most beautiful feature in Ubuntu. One unique feature is that you can also set keyboard shortcuts using windows function key ans use in Linux based Ubuntu. I just love the speed of booting up.

Cons:

There are no cons as of now regarding the quality of software, but I personally feel that we need more themes to decorate the desktop. And biggest issue is file shortcut, unlike other OS, we cannot send files shortcut to desktop. So they need to roll out this feature sooner.

Reasons for choosing Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a free to use software, open-source and no license needed. This is what most us look for! Free and simple yet productive.

Wassim I.

Verified reviewer

Computer Networking

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2023

Ubuntu Linux: A Time-tested Stable Linux Distribution for Multipurpose Applications

Very stable Linux distribution with a large user base. The system is frequently updated and provides a Linux environment that can be utilized for every day tasks as well as for large-scale development projects.

Ratings Breakdown

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Pros:

Ubuntu is one of the most successful Linux distributions for multipurpose applications. I used Ubuntu as a desktop environment due to its facilitated and user-friendly Gnome desktop. The system is loaded with tons of open source productivity suites. I developed penetration testing Ubuntu systems in virtualized controlled network environments using VMware VSphere. Many of my research project simulations and real-world implementations are deployed on Ubuntu operating systems. I used Ubuntu for security programming using low-level C/C++/Assembly Cryptographic APIs using the gcc and g++ compilers. Last but not least, Ubuntu is an ideal platform for Linux BASH shell scripting for automating everyday Linux configuration tasks.

Cons:

The system updates are so frequent and distracting. This resembles an advantage and a disadvantage. The developer needs to keep up-to-date while maintaining backward compatibility with earlier software versions. This process may be sometimes tricky depending on the tool/application api employed.

Reasons for switching to Ubuntu

Better experience for the normal user as well as for the administrator and developer

Nishant K.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

10000+ employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2022

Ubuntu review

Overall experience has been good as still i work on it along with different platforms like centos

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Ubuntu is a linux based platform where we can code, script, use docker, jenkins and so many other integrated tools with just a piece of command..Isn't it super

Cons:

Least liked part is that it takes time to load and is super slow on interface.

Verified

Reviewer

Internet

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2022

Great and robust operating system, both for work and for fun. Supported by a strong community

My first contact with Linux was around the year 2000 with a different distribution, at that time there was no Ubuntu. I started using it since mid-2008. Since then I have used other distributions, but for security and guarantee that I won't stop for a few days due to lack of update or a bad update I always return to it. I use it in my daily life, both for work and for entertainment.

Ratings Breakdown

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Value for money

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Functionality

Pros:

Ubuntu has several programs that end up making my life a lot easier as a software developer, even languages established for using other operating systems, such as C#, are now easily accessible, which makes it very easy to change projects. I love free and open systems and, despite Ubuntu not being the system most aligned with this philosophy, it brings several facilities that end up compensating for its use.

Cons:

Even today, despite being incredibly simpler to use, we ended up having to understand a little more about the environment to keep it 100% operational and constantly updated. That's what made me point out that its cost is not so cheap because it takes a little time during the month to keep it. But this is common for any operational system.

Reasons for choosing Ubuntu

It is simple, used by tens of thousands of people across the entire planet and has high cost-effectiveness.

Reasons for switching to Ubuntu

Originally for being free, later for being the best option for my business area, currently for being the safest and easiest option to use

Verified

Reviewer

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed February 2022

Ubuntu, the best OS

Ubuntu is a computer operating system primarily used for coding and web development. I personally use Ubuntu for WordPress web development. I also use it to shop online.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I use Ubuntu on a daily basis. The main reason for this is that Ubuntu is much faster than Windows. I typically work on WordPress, and I've tried it on both Windows and Ubuntu, and I've found that working on Ubuntu is much faster and more efficient. Also, I use Ubuntu when I want to shop online or make a credit card purchase for one reason: Ubuntu is very secure, so you won't have to worry about being hacked or having someone steal your credentials. Furthermore, Ubuntu is a free and open-source operating system.

Cons:

There are a few disadvantages to using Ubuntu that I find extremely disappointing. Because many of the applications on which I rely do not work on Ubuntu, I am unable to fully transition from Windows to Ubuntu. The second annoyance is that the wifi driver stops working when I shut down my PC from Windows and then restart it and log in to Ubuntu. I tried numerous times to solve this problem, but I was unable to find a solution.

Reasons for switching to Ubuntu

It is significantly faster and more secure than Windows OS.

Eric M.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2022

Ubuntu - a solid distro

I've been using the Mate version of Ubuntu as my primary desktop for years and I have nothing but good things to say about it. I don't prefer it to Windows or Mac because it's free, I prefer it because the user experience is so much better.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Functionality

Pros:

Ubuntu has just about every application I use in it's repo... and I use a LOT of applications from music arranging, 3-D modeling and printing, software development, and more. The few applications I needed that were not in the repo were easily to find and install via PPA. Ubuntu has an active support community for every level of user. Distro version upgrades are smooth and effortless.

Cons:

Nothing is wrong with snaps, but I don't why why Ubuntu should "muddy the waters" by having 2 different kinds of applications managers: both apt-get (or apt) and snap. I'd like to see the distro stick to apt.

Reasons for choosing Ubuntu

I got sick to death of Windows constant updates and reboots, and with every update, Windows overriding my preference settings. Ubuntu is faster than Windows on any given hardware, and more secure. Ubuntu's package manager keeps all of the installed software up to date - unlike Windows software that has to be updated one by one. You can spend thousands of dollars on Windows and Windows software and still not have half of the system you can have with Ubuntu... for free!

Reasons for switching to Ubuntu

OpenSuse was OK but the application repo didn't have some of the software packages that I wanted to run. Windows wasted my time with constant automatic updates and forced reboots.

Jason E.

Verified reviewer

Computer & Network Security

Self-Employed

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Ubuntu

As a recent Cyber Security Graduate, I use Ubuntu everyday. Its essential to combating Cyber Terrorism and identifying threat attackers and network vulnerabilities.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

The Kal Linux Os is a vital tool for network security, identifying threat attacker's, and keeping netwoks and data safe. Ubuntu is a perfect all around kali distro for anybody in Cyber Security industry.

Cons:

In my opinion there is no cons with using Ubuntu OS. Its amazing open source OS gives us the freedom to use tools that Windows 10/11 restricts use from using.

Reasons for switching to Ubuntu

Ubuntu is overall better OS in my opinion. I highly recommend to all.

Verified

Reviewer

Computer Software

10000+ employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2022

A nice introduction to linux

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Ubuntu provides an easy to use Linux kernel that makes transitioning from other mainstream operating systems like Windows or MacOS relatively straightforward. I like the simple user interface, addition of simple features found in other OS's, and the ability to develop software in a Linux environment.

Cons:

While this is no direct fault of Ubuntu, I wish there were more supported software for the platform. Software commonly found on other OS's are not supported on Ubuntu. Examples include the Microsoft Office Suite and many video games.

Reasons for switching to Ubuntu

Not a complete switch over but switched over for development.

Verified

Reviewer

Computer Software

2-10 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2022

Ubuntu Experience

I love ubuntu , I used it daily in my day to day work , like web browsing , watching movies , development etc.

Ratings Breakdown

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Value for money

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Pros:

1. Ubuntu is very fast and no lags 2. The updates are regular 3. Easy to install anything , due to the terminal interface 4. Boot up fast 5. Option for dark theme

Cons:

1. Not every software is supported in ubuntu , like adobe. 2. The interface is not much user friendly 3. No support for games 4. Ubuntu software store is not useful 5. Need some time to be familiar with the operating system.

Reasons for switching to Ubuntu

Windows runs very slow in my laptop and lags sometime.

Georges A.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

501-1000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2021

UBUNTU is the best OS, but, there's a catch..

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Free, fast, dependable, stable and tough. All you need in an OS. It re-compiles every time you launch it to detect if there has been any modifications on your hardware then adapts itself to what you got. I was even able to install the 21.04 version on an old laptop with only 2GB of RAM and it's working like magic. Safe from intrusion and viruses, comes loaded with almost all the software you may need, like the OPEN OFFICE, a lot of other applications. This is the best OS I have ever used so far.

Cons:

A lot of devices do not have drivers for UBUNTU and you have to use generic drivers so you lose the edge or the special features you were so eager to try. Also, if you are in a Windows environment at work, you will suffer because of the files formats you have to juggle, not to mention that you will not find the same applications that work on both platforms, even though WINE promises otherwise.

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