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Ubuntu Server is ranked #3 of 45 in operating systems on Inferse. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $2.08/mo.

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Free plan
Yesubuntu.com
Device types
servers, virtual machines, cloud instances, IoT/edge devicesubuntu.com
CPU architectures
amd64, arm64, armhf, ppc64el, riscv64, s390xubuntu.com
Support lifecycle
LTS: five years standard security maintenance; Ubuntu Pro extends coverage to 10 years, with Legacy add-on extending it to 15 years.ubuntu.com
Built-in management
Landscape centralized estate management; Kernel Livepatch; security updates and hardeningubuntu.com
App compatibility
Ubuntu package repositories (Main and Universe); cloud images; server ISO installationubuntu.com
Deployment models
physical server, virtual machine, public/private/hybrid cloud, cloud image, IoT/edge deviceubuntu.com

Facts

Purpose
Ubuntu Server is designed to scale across enterprise data centers and public or private clouds, including OpenStack clouds, Kubernetes clusters, and large render farms.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Hardware and workloads
The server page describes a lean initial deployment, integrated deployment and application modeling tools, and certification by hardware OEMs.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
LTS maintenance
Ubuntu Server LTS releases receive five years of standard security updates for thousands of open source packages in the Ubuntu Main repository by default.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Current download
The download page lists Ubuntu Server 26.04.1 LTS for Intel or AMD 64-bit systems as a 3GB download.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Other architectures
Ubuntu Server is also offered for ARM, IBM POWER, IBM Z (s390x), and multiple RISC-V platforms.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
System requirements
The listed installation requirements include 1.5 GB system memory, 5 GB of free hard drive space, and a USB port or DVD drive for installer media.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Cloud and deployment tools
Canonical describes Juju for deploying workloads across AWS, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack private clouds, or bare metal via MAAS, and MAAS for bare metal provisioning.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Virtualization
The download page links Multipass for creating Ubuntu virtual machines on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and lists VirtualBox, Hyper-V, HyperKit, or KVM.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Security coverage
Ubuntu Pro extends LTS security maintenance from five years to ten years for the full Ubuntu Archive, and the Legacy add-on extends it to 15 years.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Live patching
Ubuntu Pro Kernel Livepatch automates patching of high and critical kernel vulnerabilities while systems run, allowing maintenance windows to be deferred.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Compliance
Ubuntu Pro includes security hardening features for frameworks and standards including FIPS 140, DISA-STIG, CIS, FedRAMP, CMMC, PCI-DSS, and Cyber Essentials.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Fleet management
Ubuntu Pro includes access to Landscape for centralized administration, staggered updates, asset inventory, hardening, and audit functions.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Support
Ubuntu Pro plus Support offers 24/7 expert support with break-fix and bug-fix coverage for infrastructure and applications.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Product integrations
Ubuntu Pro is described as integrated with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud marketplaces, where customers can activate features and receive billing through their cloud provider.ubuntu.com · 3 Oct 2026
Maker
Canonical says it has nurtured a community around Ubuntu since 2004.canonical.com · 3 Oct 2026

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