Why SUSE Liberty Linux
Liberate your Linux and take control of your future. Break free from vendor lock-in with a partner who believes open source should remain open.
Partner with a vendor focused on your needs. SUSE gives you the freedom to run your workloads on whichever enterprise Linux you choose. Get sustained maintenance and support for RHEL 7 and CentOS 7 to future-proof your Linux journey.
Stability matters. Keep the Linux you need for your business, with predictable releases and continuous security for all your applications. Stay protected and supported. Zero migration required.
Get comprehensive enterprise Linux support, all from one expert source. Any enterprise Linux, any version. SUSE provides full support without the need for migration. This approach reduces complexity and cost without requiring changes to existing Linux platforms.
SUSE Liberty Linux solution offerings
With SUSE, choice happens. Choose to maintain your current infrastructure with vendor choice or to modernize with an ecosystem committed to preserving choice.
| Maintain | Modernize | ||
|---|---|---|---|
SUSE Liberty Lite $ 67 per year / unit 3-year commitment required with payment upfront Volume discounts available on request | SUSE Liberty Basic $ 167 per year / unit 3-year commitment required with payment upfront Volume discounts available on request | SUSE Liberty | SUSE Liberty |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise | |||
| SUSE Manager | SUSE Manager | SUSE Manager | |
| SUSE Liberty Linux | SUSE Liberty Linux | SUSE Liberty Linux | SUSE Liberty Linux |
| Longlife updates for CentOS* | Longlife updates for CentOS* | Longlife updates for Enterprise Linux | Longlife updates for Enterprise Linux |
| NO SUPPORT | STANDARD SUPPORT | PRIORITY SUPPORT | PRIORITY SUPPORT |
* Longlife updates for CentOS:
- CentOS 7 until 30th June, 2028
- CentOS 9 to be determined closer to End of Life
- Proactive security updates for CVSS 7+ (base system)
Get 1-year SUSE Liberty Linux Lite for CentOS Linux 7
- $25 per subscription
- 100 subscriptions: $2500 total
- 1000 subscriptions : $20000 total
Offer Expires on 10/31/2024
“Our initial migration from Red Hat Enterprise Support to SUSE Liberty Linux produced 50% savings in subscription costs.”
Top 4 Capabilities
Secure your Linux future. Experience an enterprise Linux alternative backed by deep expertise and a commitment to the spirit of open source.
Run workloads where they run best
You know what enterprise Linux is best for your workloads. With SUSE Liberty Linux, your choice is protected. Use the enterprise Linux you want.
Security for sunsetted distros
Running sunsetted distributions leaves your Linux systems vulnerable. Stay protected and supported with SUSE Liberty Linux. Ensure the highest quality security across any version of any Linux environment.
No migration needed
As an enterprise Linux alternative, choosing SUSE Liberty Linux is as easy as keeping your phone number and switching carriers. Your Linux continues to run seamlessly, and you get the benefit of world-class support.
Deep open source roots
SUSE has been a leader in the open source world for over 30 years. Benefit from robust support, engineering expertise and a commitment to the spirit of open source. We provide proactive updates, transparent roadmaps and predictable lifecycles — so you can focus on innovation.