Microsoft vs Ubuntu
Microsoft vs Ubuntu, compared side by side on 17 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: Microsoft is on 39/100 and Ubuntu on 70/100.
Where each one leads
Microsoft
- headcount: 230,602 against 1,958
- LinkedIn following: 28,176,905 against 747,284
Ubuntu
- our overall score: 70/100 against 39/100
At a glance
| Measure | Microsoft | Ubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A global technology leader providing software, cloud services, AI, and devices for individuals and businesses. | A popular open-source Linux distribution. |
| Category | Operating System, Productivity Software, Cloud Computing, AI Infrastructure | Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Open Source, Artificial Intelligence |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2B | B2C | B2B |
| Offering | Software | hardware | services | platform | Software |
| Founded | 1975 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Redmond, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | Microsoft | Ubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| Employees | 230,602 | 1,958 |
| Total funding | Not published | $63.0M |
| Latest round | Not published | Series C |
| Valuation | Not published | $1.1B |
| LinkedIn followers | 28,176,905 | 747,284 |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Microsoft | Ubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 39/100 | 70/100 |
| Traction | 20/100 | 59/100 |
| Team | 30/100 | 40/100 |
| Community | 33/100 | Not published |
| Search visibility | 70/100 | 48/100 |
| Quality | Not published | 89/100 |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | D (45/100) | D (46/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 96/100 | 91/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Microsoft | Ubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Not detected | Self Managed |
| Analytics | Not detected | Google Tag Manager |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | No | Yes |
What users say
| Measure | Microsoft | Ubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| Community ratingVisitor votes on StartupHub | 5.0/5 from 1 vote | Not published |
Microsoft vs Ubuntu: common questions
Which is better, Microsoft or Ubuntu?
On our 0-100 score Ubuntu rates higher (70/100 against 39/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 17 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Microsoft and Ubuntu compare on the numbers?
Microsoft leads on headcount (230,602 against 1,958), LinkedIn following (28,176,905 against 747,284). Ubuntu leads on our overall score (70/100 against 39/100).
Read the full Microsoft review and pricing or the Ubuntu review and pricing. You can also browse other Microsoft alternatives we track.