# Debian Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 Debian Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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[Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews)

Debian

## What is Debian?

Debian is an open-source Linux operating system that provides users with access to over 59,000 software packages. The Debian website offers users multiple installation options as well as the option to purchase Debian pre-installed on a computer or on physical media like DVDs and USB drives. Users can also run Debian as a cloud image on various cloud platforms.

## What is Debian used for?

[Operating Systems](https://www.capterra.com/operating-systems-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 24 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

100%

Neutral

0%

Negative

0%

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## Compare with a popular alternative

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### Debian

4.6 (24)

VS.

[### Windows 11](https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11/)

[4.4 (101)](https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11/reviews/)

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.3 (24)

Ease Of Use

4.5 (101)

Value For Money

4.9 (18)

Value For Money

4.1 (81)

Customer Service

3.7 (19)

Customer Service

4.0 (72)

## Debian alternatives

[Android 11](https://www.capterra.com/p/228982/Android-11/)

[4.6 (121)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228982/Android-11/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

94%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228982/Android-11/)

[Ubuntu](https://www.capterra.com/p/229058/Ubuntu/)

[4.7 (122)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229058/Ubuntu/reviews/)

Starting price

$225.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

99%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/229058/Ubuntu/)

Highest Rated

[MacOS Big Sur](https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/)

[4.8 (59)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/)

[iOS14](https://www.capterra.com/p/228981/iOS14/)

[4.6 (53)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228981/iOS14/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

94%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228981/iOS14/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/229027/Debian/alternatives/)

## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

System Updates

4.6 (19)

68.42% of 19 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Automatically update to the latest version

App Management

4.4 (18)

61.11% of 18 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Download applications that can be internally saved

File Management

4.3 (18)

61.11% of 18 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create, save, and store files

Kernels

4.6 (18)

72.22% of 18 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage communication between software and hardware

Memory Management

4.5 (17)

70.59% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Store and save retrievable data

Desktop Interface

4.5 (15)

53.33% of 15 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

A way of interacting with a desktop computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus

Debian 7 features

Download applications that can be internally saved

A way of interacting with a desktop computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus

Create, save, and store files

Manage communication between software and hardware

Store and save retrievable data

Automatically update to the latest version

A visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus, used by most modern operating systems

Features

4.6 (24)

4.6

Based on 24 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.9 (18)

Free Version

Basic

$0.00

Value for money

4.9 (18)

4.9

Based on 18 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

3.7 (19)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

3.7 (19)

3.7

Based on 19 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.6

Based on 24 reviews

Filter by rating

5(14)

4(10)

3(0)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

DB

Dave B.

Generalist and animator

Graphic Design

### "An excellent Linux distro choice when switching from Windows 11."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 27, 2026

I'm very impressed with this Linux Distro. Coming from Windows 11 and decades of Windows versions behind me, I first tried Linux Mint, which was good, but had compatibility problems with a specific laptop (An Acer Nitro 5). I stuck with Mint for a while but I was unable to fix some display issues. In contrast, Debian worked very smoothly as soon as it was installed and I prefer it to Mint. Debian features various options of desktop environment, including Cinnamon (also available for other distros, like Mint), and is a great choice for those migrating from Windows 11, and also Gnome. I like both and will try various options until I settle on one. Debian still had some glitches on initial set-up, but nothing that I wasn't eventually able to overcome. It's a very smooth, enjoyable experience and far nicer than the sadly bloated, intrusive experience Windows 11 has become.

Pros

Debian 13 is a very smooth, well designed distribution of the Linux operating system. It's had many years of development and it shows. It's highly customisable and easy to use for both experienced and novice users.

Cons

This isn't really a fault of Debian, but as with all Linux OS distros, some software just isn't created for Linux, which is a huge shame, and is honestly the only reason many haven't switched yet.

Switched from

[Windows 11](https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11/)

Sadly, like many other long-term windows users, I have become tired of Microsoft's insistence on forcing 'features', products and advertising on their loyal user-base. It's become buggy, bloated and intrusive in recent years, which is a huge shame.

Alternatives considered

[Linux Mint](https://www.capterra.com/p/229032/Linux-Mint/)

Reasons for choosing Debian

Display issues encountered in Linux Mint that I couldn't fix after many attempts (screen tearing), but never had any issues of that nature in Debian.

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EM

Evandro M.

Administrator Assistant

Accounting

### "Debian great distro for beginners"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

2.0

2.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

November 1, 2024

I started using Debian in 2020 when but as a beginner coming from using windows but it's a great first time Linux distro

Pros

Great distro was my first Linux distro u used in 2020 when I was obsessed in learning linux

Cons

Everything is great expect learning command at first but with time and practice. It is possible

Review source

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NP

Nicolas P.

Responsable Informatique

Internet

### "La simplicité à un cout très faible"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 1, 2024

Un excellent système d'exploitation que j'utilise depuis plusieurs années sans problème particulier.

Pros

Debian, c'est l'accès au monde Linux simplement et sans une multitude de logiciels/services préinstallés. L'installation en mode "net-install" permet d'avoir accès à un ordinateur avec un minimum de services actifs et ainsi pouvoir paramétrer un serveur depuis rien sans aucun soucis !

Cons

Il faut être un minimum compétent en ligne de commandes et en connaissances du monde de Linux pour paramétrer comme il faut le système.

Alternatives considered

[Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.capterra.com/p/229025/Red-Hat-Enterprise-Linux/)

[Ubuntu](https://www.capterra.com/p/229058/Ubuntu/)

[CentOS Linux](https://www.capterra.com/p/229026/CentOS-Linux/)

Review source

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AL

Andre Luis K.

programadorweb

Design

### "Sistema Operacional Linux perfeito"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 11, 2023

Instalei S.O Debian por indicação de uma conhecido que utiliza ele... é como disse logo a ssim é um excelente S.O porem somente o Wifi que não funciiona...

Pros

Usei o debain por algum tempo,apenas de alguns problemas é um otimo S.O

Cons

Infelizmente nos notebooks da Lenovos não funciona o wifi

Reasons for choosing Debian

Atualmente uso o Linux Mint pelo motivo do Wifi do Debia

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AC

Almudena C.

Especialista comercial

Insurance

### "La distribución Linux más estable!"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

February 27, 2023

He probado muchas distribuciones de Linuz y Debian es una de mis favoritas. Es muy sencillo instalarlo, actualizarlo... e instalar nuevas aplicaciones es muy sencillo gracias a los paquetes deb.Es gratuita y prima la seguridad y estabilidad por encima del resto, por lo que no puedo mas que ofrecerla como una de las distribuciones más completas.

Pros

Todas las ventajas de Linux (seguridad, estabalidad, sencillez en las actualizaciones,etc) y todo ello gratuito.Como cualquier distribución de Linux, la interfaz es totalmente personalizable, por lo que la puedes dejar a tu gusto.La ventaja de Debian por encima del resto de distribuciones es su estabilidad, por lo que muchísimas otras distribuciones de Linux están basadas en ella.

Cons

Pocas pegas le puedo poner a Debian, mas allá que la misma que el resto de distribuciones, hay muchas aplicaciones y softwares que no tienen versión nativa para Linux, lo que en ocasiones puede ser un problema si no hay alternativas.

Switched from

[Fedora Workstation](https://www.capterra.com/p/229028/Fedora-Workstation/)

Review source

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AU

Anonymous User

Direttore

Information Technology and Services

### "Tra le tante versioni Linux , Debian è uno dei preferiti "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

February 16, 2023

Pros

Tra le tante versioni Linux , Debian è uno dei preferiti. La grande quantità di repository e la grande affidabilità del kernel.

Cons

La possibilità o difficoltà nel ricompilare per snellire.

Review source

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TS

Tommaso S.

In cerca di occupazione

Information Technology and Services

### "Debian Linux"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

February 12, 2023

Pros

Debian Linux è una distribuzione di linux solida e stabile, una delle migliori in circolazione. Io la utilizzo da alcuni anni e devo dire che ne sono soddisfatto. Magari gli aggiornamenti alle ultime versioni dei software sono un po' lenti e dilatati nel tempo ma preferisco avere una versione vecchia e perfettamente funzionante piuttosto che una versione nuova ma con qualche bug, E' possibile installarla via internet con un net installer, oppure offline tramite cd, dvd oppure tramite chiavetta usb.

Cons

Sicuramente non è una distribuzione per nuovi utenti, è necessaria un po' di esperienza nel mondo linux prima di installarla.

Review source

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NK

Nishant K.

Netbackup administrator

Information Technology and Services

### "Debian review"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

2.0

2.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

January 9, 2023

Overall experience has been good and looking forward to use it for more than usual..Better than other environments.

Pros

Debain is a better product of linux.Even better than ubuntu when it comes to stability and better updates.

Cons

Bug tracking is little less.Updates take a little more time and takes time to update.User interface is not much user friendly.

Review source

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VS

Vishvjit S.

Web developer

Information Technology and Services

### "Best OS"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

November 24, 2022

Pros

The user interface is best because it's so easy to use and it is eye appealing and the terminal is the cherry on the cake.

Cons

I don't dislike anything about Debian. because it's perfect.

Review source

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LG

Lourdes G.

Atención al Cliente

Supermarkets

### "Debian el Origen de UBUNTU"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

2.0

2.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

2.0

2.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

October 31, 2022

Es buena en general, destacando su seguridad y la no existencia de virus. Existen problemas con el Hardware de distintas marcas.

Pros

La facilidad de uso para instalar aplicaciones y paquetes, por otro lado es una de las distribuciones más extendidas. Se aprecia su nivel de seguridad sobre todo a la hora de utilizar Intranet.

Cons

Para utilizarlo en todo su potencial es necesario aprender muchos comandos y ejecutarlos por medio de consola. También existen problemas para instlar Hardware tan común cómo el de Scanneres o Impresoras. Aún hay empresas que no tienen versiones para LINUX como por ejemplo Microsoft Office, Corel DRAW! o el paquete de ADOBE.

Review source

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Popular comparisons

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