--- description: Review of Debian Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Debian | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Operating Systems](/directory/4417/operating-systems/software) > [Debian](/software/221194/debian) # Debian Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221194/debian Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221194/debian?page=2) > Debian is a Linux-based operating system that helps businesses run free and open-source applications including LibreOffice, VLC media player, Evince document viewer and more. It offers a bug tracking system, which enables software developers to report, resolve and track bugs. It allows users to download and install external applications from Debian repositories. It lets IT professionals to streamline file and memory management operations, handle FTP site administration and track system updates. Additionally, Debian helps administrators manage software licenses and maintain a layout of the Linux file system. Debian enables IT teams to maintain software packages and configure network booting systems. The platform is available to users for free and support is extended via email, FAQs, forums and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 24 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 24 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Public Interest ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Debian is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Linux (Desktop), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - App Management - Desktop Interface - File Management - Kernels - Memory Management - System Updates - User Interface ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Operating Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4417/operating-systems/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It comes with extensive hardware support and 59000 installable packages. Many popular Linux distros like Ubuntu, Devuan, and Deepin are based on the Debian Linux system. > > **Cons**: Debian LTS versions may not be always uptodate with security patches. Nonfree hardware drivers have to be downloaded from third-party websites. Limited enterprise-level support. > > Debian is a lightweight, robust, and fully customizable Linux OS that is also free and open-source. ----- ### "An excellent Linux distro choice when switching from Windows 11." — 5.0/5 > **Dave** | *27 January 2026* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Debian is multipurpose" — 4.0/5 > **santiago** | *16 September 2021* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The best of Debian are: very adapted for different hardware, customizable and safe. > > **Cons**: The worst of Debian are: Buggy updates and more difficult to install than other distributions. ----- ### "Debian great distro for beginners" — 4.0/5 > **Evandro** | *1 November 2024* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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 > > I started using Debian in 2020 when but as a beginner coming from using windows but it's a great first time Linux distro ----- ### "why debian and the benefit that you will get when use it" — 5.0/5 > **Eltari** | *21 May 2022* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: - stable, debian only release the stable package, means that only if the app has been tested it will be deploy /reelease. - powerful, time has proved that debian is the most powerful linux distro - a lot of other distro using debian as the based, example ubuntu - off course its free, no charge at all when you used it > > **Cons**: - no official support only community - no long time support - late on release the new version > > I have been using the Debian since the potato version. compare to other Linux distros like the RPM-based (Redhat, centos), based on my personal experience Debian is the best. 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