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Fedora Linux vs. macOS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Fedora Linux
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
Fedora Linux is a Linux distribution supported by the Fedora Project. Fedora is available in a number of different editions, including: Fedora CoreOS, an automatically-updating, minimal operating system for running containerized workloads securely and at scale. Fedora Workstation for laptop and desktop computers, with a complete set of tools for developers. Fedora Server for data centers. Fedora IoT for IoT ecosystems. Fedora…N/A
macOS
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
macOS is the graphical operating system for Apple desktop devices.N/A
Pricing
Fedora LinuxmacOS
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Fedora LinuxmacOS
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Fedora LinuxmacOS
Best Alternatives
Fedora LinuxmacOS
Small Businesses
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.9 out of 10
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
Enterprises
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Fedora LinuxmacOS
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Fedora LinuxmacOS
Likelihood to Recommend
Open Source
For experimental use, test lab situations, or very special-purpose tasks, Fedora [Linux] is an excellent choice. We are almost exclusively a CentOS shop for our production stuff, but in labs, we take more risks with things like Ubuntu or Fedora. It's not as appropriate as CentOS for production level endeavors, but it lets us know "this is where we could be going" when we engage in r&d tasks.
TK
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Apple
Anyone with an iPhone or iPad would benefit from having a macOS-based computer. Additionally, the learning curve for a new user is much less steep than for a Windows computer. Apple has updated its OS for 20+ years, however, still maintains the same basic functionality (turn on/off, open/close apps, etc), the same cannot be said for Windows (Windows Vista, 8, 8.1, 11).
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Adam Prose
Service Manager
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Pros
Open Source
  • frequent updates
  • DNF as the package manager
  • strong focus on security
Jeffrey Lange | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jeffrey Lange
Cybersecurity Analyst
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Apple
  • Speed
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Battery
  • Fluidity
Verified User
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Cons
Open Source
  • Stability. It's good, but it's not anything like CentOS for stability
  • End-user usability. It has a few glaring holes here and there with UI/UX
TK
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Apple
  • Integration within a windows environment does require more work.
  • Does not play well with PCL based network printers that do not also support PS.
  • Dongles for everything
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Adam Prose
Service Manager
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Usability
Open Source
This is a personal preference based on working with hundreds of client projects, I prefer Ubuntu over Fedora Linux.
Jeffrey Lange | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jeffrey Lange
Cybersecurity Analyst
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Apple
Most users find macOS logical and user friendly
Verified User
Anonymous
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Alternatives Considered
Open Source
We are an all-CentOS-shop, but we've done a number of things with Ubuntu and Fedora. Most of the production CentOS machines are only there because prior to that Fedora helped to blaze the trail to get there. It's been a very good platform for testing our new ideas. Ubuntu is similarly positioned in our organization, but Fedora stacks up well in our environment.
TK
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Apple
More reliable, better for power users, more feature rich
Verified User
Anonymous
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Return on Investment
Open Source
  • Shorter LTS means more administrator work
  • Security patches help reduce vulnerabilities to help save money
Jeffrey Lange | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jeffrey Lange
Cybersecurity Analyst
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Apple
  • Apple supports their hardware longer than most manufacturers, which is good.
  • Apple's hardware is more expensive than similar equipment competition, which is bad but offset somewhat by its longevity.
  • Apple in an Apple world works great.
  • Apple in a Windows world has some work to do to get things talking.
AP
Adam Prose
Service Manager
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