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Ubuntu vs MacOS Big Sur Comparison (2026)

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Ubuntu

MacOS Big Sur

Overview

Ubuntu is an open-source operating system that provides a a cloud workload migration service as well as GPU enablement, a kernel livepatch, network & storage performance optimization, and more. The system also comes with multi-cloud kubernetes and containers that are both public and model driven. Additionally, Ubuntu's Kubernetes will always automatically upgrade to the newest version, ensuring a secure and reliable network.

MacOS Big Sur is an operating system by Apple that provides quicker downloads, file sharing, privacy reports, customizable start pages, a notifcation center, and more. The system can be used on any apple computer and consistently updates without affecting the user experience.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Pricing

Starting from

225

Per year

Free trial available
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Free account
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Starting from

Free

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.7

123

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

89%

would recommend this app

4.8

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

81%

would recommend this app

Pros

“I've been using Ubuntu as the main software for virtual machines and deployments, but also for my main device.”

Efraín M.

Internship for software developer

“The Kal Linux Os is a vital tool for network security, identifying threat attacker's, and keeping netwoks and data safe.”

Jason E.

Cyber Security Analysts

“Great Linux release, stable and complete of many packages precompiled”

Ilario M.

ICT Infrastructure Manager

Pros

“You can improve this if you deploy an MDM like Jamf or Intune to automate rules for updates if it won't make too many waves for your Org.”

Glen N.

IT Director

“It isn't my daily driver currently (Windows Admin is my daily) but it's simple and works well for my content creating users and I very rarely even need to do any troubleshooting to help with staff questions on using macOS because it is so easy to use.”

Glen N.

IT Director

“File management is easy and the UI is simple to learn the CLI is similar to Linux so savvy Admins and write shell scripts with a little practice.”

Glen N.

IT Director

Cons

“For beginners this might be heavily problematic if they don't know how to use Command-Line Interfaces. Although highly compatible through layers such as Wine or Proton (Steam), there are things that may not work 100% as expected.”

Alexander P.

Music Composer

“GRUB in dual-boot can be a bit problematic sometimes, for example in the case of removing Linux and only using the other OS.”

Alexander P.

Music Composer

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

Nishant K.

Netbackup administrator

Cons

“The OS is not as intuitive as other systems and some people find it to be confusing especially when navigating files and other storage.”

Ryan B.

Manager

“Updates constantly nag away in the top right and most users in my experience don't want to apply them or Admins are scared of incompatibilities so they defer to not doing them so they just hand out there.”

Glen N.

IT Director

“It seems odd to me that given how long Apple have been making operating systems that some things have not been improved, for example sometimes having to drag the icon for a newly installed bit of software to the applications folder.”

Andy P.

Director