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Oracle Linux vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Versions, support lifecycles and key facts side by side. Dates update automatically from the release data.

AttributeOracle LinuxRed Hat Enterprise Linux
TypeLinux distributionLinux distribution
Project statusActiveActive
DeveloperOracleRed Hat (IBM)
Based onRed Hat Enterprise LinuxFedora
First release25 Oct 20062002
Release cadenceFollows RHEL: minor releases about every 6 monthsMajor release every 3 years; minor release every 6 months
Newest releaseOracle Linux 10 · released Jun 2025Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · released May 2025
Latest LTS——
Supported versions33
Longest supportOracle Linux 10 — until Jun 2035Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 — until May 2035
OS familyLinuxLinux
Package formatRPM (DNF)RPM (DNF)
Init systemsystemdsystemd
KernelsRed Hat Compatible Kernel or Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK)—
Architecturesx86_64, aarch64x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x
Support10 years per major version; free to use, paid support optional10 years per major release (5 full + 5 maintenance), plus paid extended life cycle support
LicenseFree softwareSubscription; free Developer subscription for up to 16 systems
Default desktop—GNOME
Upstream—Fedora → CentOS Stream → RHEL
Guides on TecAdmin103 guides103 guides

Supported versions today

Oracle Linux

  1. 10 Until Jun 2035
  2. 9 Until Jun 2032
  3. 8 Until Jul 2029

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  1. 10 Until May 2035
  2. 9 Until May 2032
  3. 8 Until May 2029

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