Fedora CoreOS
5.8#13 in server operating systemFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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Ubuntu Server
6.6#3 in server operating systemFrom $25 a yearFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Fedora CoreOS | Ubuntu Server |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Fedora CoreOS is a minimal, automatically updating operating system for running containerized workloads securely and at scale. | Ubuntu Server is designed to scale across enterprise data centers and public or private clouds, including OpenStack clouds, Kubernetes clusters, and large render farms. |
| Support | Fedora CoreOS community support and issue discussion are available through Fedora community channels and its issue tracker. | Ubuntu Pro plus Support offers 24/7 expert support with break-fix and bug-fix coverage for infrastructure and applications. |
Fedora CoreOS plans
- Fedora CoreOSFree
Ubuntu Server plans
- Ubuntu ServerFree
- Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
- Ubuntu Pro CommunityFree
- Ubuntu Pro Workstation$25 a year
- Ubuntu Pro with 24/7 Enterprise support — Workstation$300 a year
- Ubuntu Pro Server with unlimited VMs$500 a year
Pick Fedora CoreOS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Ubuntu Server if…
Ubuntu Server suits organizations deploying workloads on physical servers, virtual machines, clouds or edge devices. Teams needing extended security maintenance, fleet administration or enterprise support can consider Ubuntu Pro options.