What is AlmaLinux?

AlmaLinux is a free, open source enterprise Linux built to be 1:1 binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It was created as a drop-in replacement for CentOS and is governed by the non-profit AlmaLinux OS Foundation.

It gives you the stability and long support window of an enterprise distribution without a licence fee, which makes it popular for production servers and control panels.

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Key facts

TypeEnterprise Linux distribution
Based onRed Hat Enterprise Linux
Package managerDNF (RPM)
Release cadenceTracks RHEL major releases
LicenceFree and open source
First released2021

Versions on our VPS

89

AlmaLinux 9 is the current generation. Both 8 and 9 receive around a decade of updates.

Why run AlmaLinux on a Lucid Cloud VPS

Enterprise stability and a long support life, with no licence to buy.

RHEL compatible

Binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, so enterprise software and control panels run without surprises.

Long support window

Each release is supported for around ten years, ideal for servers you want to leave running.

Straightforward CentOS move

A natural migration path from CentOS, with tooling to convert existing installs.

Best suited to

Production serversCentOS replacementHosting control panelsEnterprise workloads

AlmaLinux VPS FAQs

Common questions about running AlmaLinux on a VPS, answered.

Is AlmaLinux really free?
Yes. AlmaLinux is free and open source, funded by the non-profit AlmaLinux OS Foundation and its sponsors, with no licence fee.
Should I choose AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux?
Both are free, RHEL-compatible CentOS successors and are very similar. Choose whichever your software recommends. See our Rocky Linux VPS.
Can I migrate from CentOS to AlmaLinux?
Yes. AlmaLinux provides a migration tool to convert an existing CentOS install, and we can help on a fully managed VPS.


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