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openSUSE Leap is a stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose Linux distribution.
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The openSUSE distribution is a stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose Linux distribution. It is aimed towards users and developers working on the desktop or server. It is great for beginners, experienced users and ultra geeks alike, in short, it is perfect for everybody!
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- Stable Linux Distribution with over 10 thousand packages at your disposal
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OtherLinux 16.0
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
openSUSE Leap 16.0 is the latest stable Linux distribution provided by the openSUSE Community.
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Once the instance is running, connect to it using a Secure Shell (SSH) client as ec2-user and the configured SSH key. The standard openSUSE repositories are pre-configured.
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https://en.opensuse.org/Portal:Support The openSUSE Support portal is the entry point for help and support. It offers links to openSUSE documentation, support database articles and interactive communication channels where thousands of helpful openSUSE users from all over the world can help you to solve difficulties, and much more!
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Customer reviews
Abdallah M.
Stable and Reliable: openSUSE Leap with Powerful YaST and Fast Zypper
Reviewed on Apr 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
openSUSE Leap stands out for its stability and reliability, making it an excellent choice for both desktop and server environments. The YaST control center is one of its strongest features, providing a powerful and user-friendly way to manage system settings, software, and services in one place. It also offers a well-tested base derived from SUSE Linux Enterprise, which ensures long-term support and fewer unexpected issues. The system is highly customizable while still being accessible to intermediate users, and the package management with Zypper is fast and dependable.
What do you dislike about the product?
While stable, openSUSE Leap can sometimes feel behind in terms of the latest software versions compared to rolling-release distributions. Hardware compatibility may occasionally require additional configuration, especially for newer devices. The learning curve can also be slightly steep for beginners due to its advanced tools like YaST and system configuration options. Additionally, community support, while helpful, is not as large as some other distributions, which can make troubleshooting more time-consuming in certain cases.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
openSUSE Leap provides a stable and secure operating system for development and daily use, reducing system crashes and downtime. It helps streamline system administration tasks through YaST, saving time and effort in managing configurations. For business or professional use, it ensures consistency and reliability, which is critical for productivity. Its enterprise-grade foundation also makes it suitable for testing and deploying applications in environments similar to production systems.
Kuldeep V.
Rock-Solid Stability and Easy Configuration with YaST
Reviewed on Apr 02, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like the most about openSUSE Leap is its stability and reliability. It just works without random crashes or weird issues, which is honestly a big relief compared to some other distros I’ve tried.
Another thing I really appreciate is YaST—it makes system configuration much easier, especially for things like network settings, software management, and system updates. You don’t always have to depend on the terminal for everything.
Also, the overall system feels well-optimized and consistent. It’s not flashy, but it’s solid and dependable, which matters more in the long run.
Another thing I really appreciate is YaST—it makes system configuration much easier, especially for things like network settings, software management, and system updates. You don’t always have to depend on the terminal for everything.
Also, the overall system feels well-optimized and consistent. It’s not flashy, but it’s solid and dependable, which matters more in the long run.
What do you dislike about the product?
One thing I didn’t like much is that it can feel a bit less beginner-friendly compared to other distros. Sometimes even simple things take a bit more effort to figure out, especially if you’re new to Linux.
Also, the software availability isn’t always straightforward. You sometimes have to add extra repositories to get certain packages, which can be slightly annoying.
And honestly, the system can feel a bit old or less cutting-edge at times since it focuses more on stability than having the latest features. That’s good in one way, but it can also feel a bit limiting.
Also, the software availability isn’t always straightforward. You sometimes have to add extra repositories to get certain packages, which can be slightly annoying.
And honestly, the system can feel a bit old or less cutting-edge at times since it focuses more on stability than having the latest features. That’s good in one way, but it can also feel a bit limiting.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
For me, openSUSE Leap mainly solves the problem of system instability and unexpected breakages. I’ve used other distros where updates sometimes mess things up, but with Leap, updates feel safe and predictable. That gives a lot of peace of mind.
It also helps with system management. Tools like YaST make it easier to configure things without digging too deep into command-line stuff every time, which saves time and effort.
Another benefit is in a work/dev setup—it provides a reliable environment where I don’t have to constantly fix issues. I can just focus on my work instead of worrying about the system breaking after an update.
It also helps with system management. Tools like YaST make it easier to configure things without digging too deep into command-line stuff every time, which saves time and effort.
Another benefit is in a work/dev setup—it provides a reliable environment where I don’t have to constantly fix issues. I can just focus on my work instead of worrying about the system breaking after an update.
Christopher D.
User-Friendly, Low-Spec Compatible OS
Reviewed on Feb 04, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I love openSUSE Leap for its nice UI, which is more pleasing to the eye than many Linux distros. It's great that it's open-source, and I find it easy to use. The initial setup was easy for me as well. It's a free OS that runs smoothly on a relatively low spec machine, which fits perfectly for programming on my old laptop.
What do you dislike about the product?
My technical knowledge of Linux is relatively low, and at times I struggled with getting some development tools set up through the command line. However, I think that's a Linux and/or personal issue rather than an issue with the software.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenSUSE Leap is a free OS that runs well on a relatively low spec machine.
Hla Bhone A.
Hands-On with openSUSE Leap – Pros, Cons, and Real-World Use
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I really like about openSUSE Leap is how stable and reliable it feels. The YaST tool is super handy — it makes things like system updates or network setup way easier, even if you’re not a command-line expert. It’s a solid choice that just works without much hassle.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some software isn’t as up-to-date, and the community feels smaller compared to other distros like Ubuntu.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
What problems is openSUSE Leap solving and how is that benefiting you?
Nagendra Kavadi
Provides BTRFS file system, which allows you to take snapshots
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
I use openSUSE Leap for testing purposes. Before officially using any server in our office, we test it using the solution. My office usually uses production servers on the SUSE Linux enterprise version. Before that, I'll use those products in openSUSE Leap and get them tested.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is the BTRFS file system, which allows you to take snapshots. If I want to do some patching activity where I need a restore point, I can use this feature as a restore point to roll back.
What needs improvement?
Both openSUSE Leap and the SUSE Enterprise version use the same kernel. Suppose I have a lower environment where I can run openSUSE to test all my products. It would be helpful if I could easily switch to SUSE Linux Enterprise for production. It would be helpful if we could easily switch from openSUSE Leap for testing to SUSE Linux Enterprise for production.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using openSUSE Leap for the last three years.
How are customer service and support?
We post our questions and doubts on the portal and receive help within a day or two.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Red Hat is costlier than openSUSE Leap.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution’s initial setup an eight out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
It took me almost 30 to 40 minutes to deploy the solution.
What was our ROI?
The solution has saved our organization time and cost.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
openSUSE Leap is an open-source solution that is free of cost.
What other advice do I have?
I only use the tool for testing purposes on my team, but multiple people use it. We don't make a team effort to install the solution. When it comes to maintenance, we ask our company to buy SUSE Linux Enterprise. My team consists of 13 people.
We are currently integrating the solution with Ansible to do some coding. Although not a full-fledged automation, we are integrating the solution with Ansible and executing a couple of playbooks connected to openSUSE Leap. I would recommend the solution to other users looking for an open-source solution.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.