Fedora vs. Ubuntu: Which Distro Is Right for You?

How-To Geek

By Bertel King

Published Dec 29, 2023

Ubuntu once was the go-to recommendation for beginners, but Fedora has closed the gap. Now the answer is not so simple.

Ubuntu and Fedora are two established Linux distros with large communities and software support.
Ubuntu is based on Debian and aims to provide its own distinct experience, while Fedora provides a stock experience.
Ubuntu is more diverged from other versions of Linux and makes it easier to install proprietary apps and firmware. Fedora can transfer familiarity to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and is less commonly preinstalled on computers.