RHEL-compatible Linux distros
The enterprise Linux family shares RPM packaging, DNF, and long support windows. The main differences are governance, cost, and how closely each tracks RHEL.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux10.2
Commercially supported enterprise Linux.
Independent (Fedora-derived)GNOME (optional)StableIntermediate2 GB+ RAM
Vendor support and certifications
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Rocky Linux10.2
An enterprise Linux built to match RHEL.
RHEL-compatibleGNOME (optional)StableIntermediate2 GB+ RAM
Close compatibility with RHEL
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AlmaLinux10.2
A community enterprise Linux for servers.
RHEL-compatibleGNOME (optional)StableIntermediate2 GB+ RAM
Long, predictable support per major version
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CentOS Stream10
The continuously delivered upstream of RHEL.
RHEL upstreamGNOME (optional)StableIntermediate2 GB+ RAM
Preview of upcoming RHEL changes
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