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Ubuntu
(2,085)4.5 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings yo

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 47% Small-Business
    • 33% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that provides a stable and secure operating system with regular updates and customization options.
    • Reviewers like Ubuntu's strong community support, its compatibility with hardware and software applications, and its suitability for both personal and business use.
    • Users experienced issues with software compatibility, hardware driver requirements, and found it challenging to use for those new to the system or coming from a Windows background.
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    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Canonical Ltd.
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    London
    Twitter
    @Canonical
    105,918 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,708 employees on LinkedIn®
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Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings yo

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 47% Small-Business
  • 33% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that provides a stable and secure operating system with regular updates and customization options.
  • Reviewers like Ubuntu's strong community support, its compatibility with hardware and software applications, and its suitability for both personal and business use.
  • Users experienced issues with software compatibility, hardware driver requirements, and found it challenging to use for those new to the system or coming from a Windows background.
Ubuntu features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
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Seller
Canonical Ltd.
Company Website
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
London
Twitter
@Canonical
105,918 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,708 employees on LinkedIn®
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Oracle Linux
(312)4.4 out of 5
28th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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Entry Level Price:Free Unlimited
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    A highly performant and secure operating environment, Oracle Linux delivers virtualization, management, automation, and cloud native computing tools, along with the operating system, in a single, easy

    Users
    • DevOps Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 50% Enterprise
    • 30% Mid-Market
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    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.5
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    • saladi S.
    SS
    Zero-downtime patching:Oracle Linux offers zero-downtime patching,which means that users can patch their servers without shutting them down,... Read review
    Kushagra G.
    KG
    I remember it for two things – it is solid as any of the enterprise-level products and at the same time, it is affordable. It provides a stable... Read review
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    Oracle
    Year Founded
    1977
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @Oracle
    822,135 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    204,855 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NYSE:ORCL
Product Description
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A highly performant and secure operating environment, Oracle Linux delivers virtualization, management, automation, and cloud native computing tools, along with the operating system, in a single, easy

Users
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 50% Enterprise
  • 30% Mid-Market
Oracle Linux features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.5
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
saladi S.
SS
Zero-downtime patching:Oracle Linux offers zero-downtime patching,which means that users can patch their servers without shutting them down,... Read review
Kushagra G.
KG
I remember it for two things – it is solid as any of the enterprise-level products and at the same time, it is affordable. It provides a stable... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Oracle
Year Founded
1977
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@Oracle
822,135 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
204,855 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE:ORCL
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CloudReady
(28)4.6 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:Free for everyone
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    CloudReady is the highly secure, fast, and modern operating system that runs on almost any hardware. Launched in February 2015, CloudReady garnered immediate attention by giving budget-strapped school

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 54% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    • Dinesh P.
    DP
    1. Free and open source 2. Linux based so its very secure 3. Familiar user interface due to similarity with Chrome os 4. Support for chromium... Read review
    Verified User in Plastics
    UP
    CloudReady is built-in OS Linus, Windows, BSD etc. Both free and Open Source can it on CloudyReady. CouldyReady is used for the Development and... Read review
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    Neverware
    Year Founded
    2011
    HQ Location
    New York, New York
    Twitter
    @neverware
    2,909 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    27 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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CloudReady is the highly secure, fast, and modern operating system that runs on almost any hardware. Launched in February 2015, CloudReady garnered immediate attention by giving budget-strapped school

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 54% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
CloudReady features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Dinesh P.
DP
1. Free and open source 2. Linux based so its very secure 3. Familiar user interface due to similarity with Chrome os 4. Support for chromium... Read review
Verified User in Plastics
UP
CloudReady is built-in OS Linus, Windows, BSD etc. Both free and Open Source can it on CloudyReady. CouldyReady is used for the Development and... Read review
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Seller
Neverware
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
New York, New York
Twitter
@neverware
2,909 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
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27 employees on LinkedIn®
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VyOS
(47)4.6 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
14th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    Experience the unparalleled functionality of the VyOS Universal Router An open-source network operating system underpinned by the robust Debian GNU/Linux. Crafted with the modern IT landscape in mi

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer & Network Security
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 49% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
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    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    • KZ
    Easy to install and use, free for education. You can install on PC, server, as VM, on cloud. Read review
    Yogesha M.
    YM
    The documentation is excellent with most ready to use commands. Easy to configure, bring and use. Built on Linux makes it most appealing. Stable... Read review
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    VyOS Networks
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Poway, California, USA
    Twitter
    @vyos_dev
    2,725 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    31 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Experience the unparalleled functionality of the VyOS Universal Router An open-source network operating system underpinned by the robust Debian GNU/Linux. Crafted with the modern IT landscape in mi

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer & Network Security
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 49% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
VyOS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
KZ
Easy to install and use, free for education. You can install on PC, server, as VM, on cloud. Read review
Yogesha M.
YM
The documentation is excellent with most ready to use commands. Easy to configure, bring and use. Built on Linux makes it most appealing. Stable... Read review
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VyOS Networks
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Poway, California, USA
Twitter
@vyos_dev
2,725 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
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31 employees on LinkedIn®
AlmaLinux OS
(11)4.6 out of 5
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    AlmaLinux OS is an enterprise Linux operating system used across the globe by enterprises, supercomputers, and hobbyists alike, but it’s guided and built by the community. We were the first downst

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 45% Mid-Market
    • 36% Small-Business
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    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    10.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    • Kanishk B.
    KB
    I personally love the Graphic UI and the environment because of the ease of usability and the ability of the user to control the system, as well as... Read review
    Akshat G.
    AG
    The operating system is decentralised and free. Read review
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    AlmaLinux OS Foundation
    Year Founded
    2021
    HQ Location
    Estero, Florida
    Twitter
    @almalinux
    10,694 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    23 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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AlmaLinux OS is an enterprise Linux operating system used across the globe by enterprises, supercomputers, and hobbyists alike, but it’s guided and built by the community. We were the first downst

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 45% Mid-Market
  • 36% Small-Business
AlmaLinux OS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
9.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
10.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Kanishk B.
KB
I personally love the Graphic UI and the environment because of the ease of usability and the ability of the user to control the system, as well as... Read review
Akshat G.
AG
The operating system is decentralised and free. Read review
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AlmaLinux OS Foundation
Year Founded
2021
HQ Location
Estero, Florida
Twitter
@almalinux
10,694 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
23 employees on LinkedIn®
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Android OS by emteria
(12)4.6 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    emteria is the solution for all your Android™ OS customization and maintenance needs. Designed as a foundation for building modern customer facing products, emteria provides product builders with to

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 42% Small-Business
    • 33% Enterprise
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    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    7.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    • Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
    UA
    The best I like Emteria OS Remote capabilities and visibility for each device through MDM Portal. You can easily see the status of your running... Read review
    Verified User in Hospitality
    IH
    As other reviewers already mentioned it, Emteria has quite a few strong points. If I'm asked to choose just one, that would be Microsoft Azure support Read review
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    emteria
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Aachen, NRW
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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emteria is the solution for all your Android™ OS customization and maintenance needs. Designed as a foundation for building modern customer facing products, emteria provides product builders with to

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 42% Small-Business
  • 33% Enterprise
Android OS by emteria features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
7.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
UA
The best I like Emteria OS Remote capabilities and visibility for each device through MDM Portal. You can easily see the status of your running... Read review
Verified User in Hospitality
IH
As other reviewers already mentioned it, Emteria has quite a few strong points. If I'm asked to choose just one, that would be Microsoft Azure support Read review
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emteria
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Aachen, NRW
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10 employees on LinkedIn®
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FydeOS
(4)4.1 out of 5
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    FydeOS (Fyde pronounced like “fide” /faɪd/ ) is a lightweight operating system that carries a Linux kernel, it is powered by browser platform and container technology. It is very similar to Google Chr

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    5.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.8
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    7.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    10.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    • Dhairya G.
    DG
    I appreciate Fyde OS's astounding speed and effectiveness the most. Even on outdated technology, it feels quick and responsive. For those searching... Read review
    Shubham R.
    SR
    Support for Android apps is the best thing about FydeOS. As most of the applications have moved on cloud, and FydeOS being browser first, makes it... Read review
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    FydeOS
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Haidian District, Beijing, Beijing
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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FydeOS (Fyde pronounced like “fide” /faɪd/ ) is a lightweight operating system that carries a Linux kernel, it is powered by browser platform and container technology. It is very similar to Google Chr

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
FydeOS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
5.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
7.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
10.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Dhairya G.
DG
I appreciate Fyde OS's astounding speed and effectiveness the most. Even on outdated technology, it feels quick and responsive. For those searching... Read review
Shubham R.
SR
Support for Android apps is the best thing about FydeOS. As most of the applications have moved on cloud, and FydeOS being browser first, makes it... Read review
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FydeOS
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Haidian District, Beijing, Beijing
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10 employees on LinkedIn®
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Stratodesk NoTouch
(5)4.3 out of 5
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    Stratodesk is the leading innovator of an ultra-secure endpoint OS engineered with precision to meet the unique demands of modern enterprises. With zero-trust principles embedded in its core, NoTouch

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 60% Enterprise
    • 40% Mid-Market
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    7.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    6.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    7.1
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    • Jai P.
    JP
    It is easy to manage, deploy, and update our endpoints from a central location. The software is easy to configure and provides a lot of flexibility... Read review
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    Stratodesk
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, US
    Twitter
    @stratodesk
    18,932 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    25 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Stratodesk is the leading innovator of an ultra-secure endpoint OS engineered with precision to meet the unique demands of modern enterprises. With zero-trust principles embedded in its core, NoTouch

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 60% Enterprise
  • 40% Mid-Market
Stratodesk NoTouch features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
6.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
7.1
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Jai P.
JP
It is easy to manage, deploy, and update our endpoints from a central location. The software is easy to configure and provides a lot of flexibility... Read review
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Stratodesk
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Twitter
@stratodesk
18,932 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
25 employees on LinkedIn®
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Netgate TNSR vRouter (Edge / Access / VPN)
(1)3.5 out of 5
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    Netgate TNSR is a high-speed (exceeding 100 Gbps) virtual router and VPN aggregator. TNSR is the answer for businesses, governments, and xSPs looking for scalable routing without the six-figure price

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    0.0
    No information available
    5.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.4
    6.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    0.0
    No information available
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    • RB
    The VPN features are the most robust and its seamless to the end users Read review
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    Netgate
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Austin, US
    Twitter
    @NetgateUSA
    8,853 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    129 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Netgate TNSR is a high-speed (exceeding 100 Gbps) virtual router and VPN aggregator. TNSR is the answer for businesses, governments, and xSPs looking for scalable routing without the six-figure price

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Netgate TNSR vRouter (Edge / Access / VPN) features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
5.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.4
6.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
0.0
No information available
RB
The VPN features are the most robust and its seamless to the end users Read review
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Netgate
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Austin, US
Twitter
@NetgateUSA
8,853 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
129 employees on LinkedIn®
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