{"id":11628,"date":"2025-06-05T07:06:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/?p=11628"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:28:15","slug":"centos-vs-almalinux-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"CentOS vs AlmaLinux: Which One Should You Choose in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prior to 2020, the most suitable option for system administrators when looking for a reliable, cost-free, and enterprise-ready Linux distribution was CentOS. However, in 2020, everything changed when Red Hat announced CentOS would no longer receive traditional support and instead pivot towards CentOS Stream. This change signifies a shift in focus toward a rolling-release model intended to showcase upcoming features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where <strong>AlmaLinux<\/strong> entered the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to decide between CentOS and AlmaLinux in 2025, this guide will break down everything\u2014features, stability, community, performance, and long-term viability. Let\u2019s dive in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#1_What_Happened_to_CentOS\" >1. What Happened to CentOS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#2_What_Is_AlmaLinux\" >2. What Is AlmaLinux?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#3_CentOS_Stream_vs_AlmaLinux_Quick_Comparison\" >3. CentOS Stream vs AlmaLinux: Quick Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#4_Use_Case_Comparison_Which_One_Fits_Your_Needs\" >4. Use Case Comparison: Which One Fits Your Needs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#For_Enterprise_or_Production_Servers_Go_with_AlmaLinux\" >For Enterprise or Production Servers: Go with AlmaLinux<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#For_Developers_RHEL_Contributors_Consider_CentOS_Stream\" >For Developers &amp; RHEL Contributors: Consider CentOS Stream<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#5_Community_and_Corporate_Backing\" >5. Community and Corporate Backing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#CentOS_Stream\" >CentOS Stream:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#AlmaLinux\" >AlmaLinux:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#6_Security_and_Updates\" >6. Security and Updates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#CentOS_Stream-2\" >CentOS Stream:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#AlmaLinux-2\" >AlmaLinux:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#7_Performance_and_Compatibility\" >7. Performance and Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#8_Migration_Moving_From_CentOS_to_AlmaLinux\" >8. Migration: Moving From CentOS to AlmaLinux<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#9_Support_Future_Roadmap\" >9. Support &amp; Future Roadmap<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#CentOS_Stream-3\" >CentOS Stream:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#AlmaLinux-3\" >AlmaLinux:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#Final_Verdict_CentOS_vs_AlmaLinux\" >Final Verdict: CentOS vs AlmaLinux<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/centos-vs-almalinux-comparison\/#Ready_to_Deploy_Your_Server_with_Confidence\" >Ready to Deploy Your Server with Confidence?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_Happened_to_CentOS\"><\/span><strong>1. What Happened to CentOS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before 2021, CentOS was a binary-compatible clone of RHEL, loved for its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term support (up to 10 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise-grade reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But now?<\/strong> CentOS Stream has replaced the original model. Instead of being \u201cdownstream\u201d of RHEL (i.e., a stable release), it\u2019s now <strong>upstream<\/strong>, meaning it receives updates <em>before<\/em> they land in RHEL. That makes it more of a testing ground than a rock-solid server OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udeab <strong>Result?<\/strong> CentOS is no longer suitable for users who want a long-term, stable server environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Is_AlmaLinux\"><\/span><strong>2. What Is AlmaLinux?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AlmaLinux was born from the ashes of CentOS, launched by CloudLinux Inc. as a <strong>1:1 binary-compatible fork of RHEL<\/strong>\u2014just like CentOS used to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100% free and open source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed as a direct CentOS replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported by a nonprofit foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 years of guaranteed support (with security and bug fixes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: &#8220;Alma&#8221; means &#8220;soul&#8221; in Latin\u2014meant to be the \u201csoul\u201d of CentOS reborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_CentOS_Stream_vs_AlmaLinux_Quick_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>3. CentOS Stream vs AlmaLinux: Quick Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>CentOS Stream<\/th><th>AlmaLinux<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Stability<\/td><td>Rolling-release (less stable)<\/td><td>RHEL-clone (very stable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use Case<\/td><td>Devs, contributors to RHEL<\/td><td>Production, enterprise servers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Release Cycle<\/td><td>Upstream of RHEL<\/td><td>Downstream (same as RHEL)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Support Timeline<\/td><td>Shorter, unclear timeline<\/td><td>10 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Support<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>Growing fast + corporate backing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Developer Backing<\/td><td>Red Hat (IBM)<\/td><td>AlmaLinux OS Foundation (nonprofit)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security Updates<\/td><td>Faster, less tested<\/td><td>Enterprise-grade patches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Migrations<\/td><td>Requires caution<\/td><td>Seamless from CentOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_Case_Comparison_Which_One_Fits_Your_Needs\"><\/span><strong>4. Use Case Comparison: Which One Fits Your Needs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Enterprise_or_Production_Servers_Go_with_AlmaLinux\"><\/span><strong>For Enterprise or Production Servers: Go with AlmaLinux<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Because production systems need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long-term support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predictable behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timely, well-tested security patches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>AlmaLinux checks all these boxes, and it\u2019s trusted by hosting providers, cloud vendors, and IT teams worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Developers_RHEL_Contributors_Consider_CentOS_Stream\"><\/span><strong>For Developers &amp; RHEL Contributors: Consider CentOS Stream<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re testing apps that will eventually run on RHEL or you&#8217;re contributing upstream, CentOS Stream gives you early access to the latest RHEL changes. But be cautious\u2014it\u2019s not designed for mission-critical deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Community_and_Corporate_Backing\"><\/span><strong>5. Community and Corporate Backing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CentOS_Stream\"><\/span><strong>CentOS Stream:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Backed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redhat.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Hat<\/a> (and indirectly, IBM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderate community involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focused more on innovation and contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AlmaLinux\"><\/span><strong>AlmaLinux:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Backed by CloudLinux Inc. (initially funded)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now governed by the AlmaLinux OS Foundation (independent nonprofit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong focus on community governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent roadmap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcac <strong>Verdict<\/strong>: AlmaLinux\u2019s community-first approach makes it more future-proof for production use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Security_and_Updates\"><\/span><strong>6. Security and Updates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Security is where the difference hits hardest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CentOS_Stream-2\"><\/span><strong>CentOS Stream:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gets updates <em>before<\/em> RHEL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be unstable or buggy (intended for development use)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AlmaLinux-2\"><\/span><strong>AlmaLinux:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follows RHEL patches closely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritizes stability and secure deployments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd10 <strong>Security-conscious environments<\/strong> should always lean toward AlmaLinux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Performance_and_Compatibility\"><\/span><strong>7. Performance and Compatibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both distros use the same <a href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/linux-vps-hosting\">Linux kernel<\/a> families and packages (thanks to their RHEL roots). So in terms of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File system support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kernel behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They are <strong>nearly identical<\/strong>\u2014until you factor in how cutting-edge CentOS Stream might be at times, which can <strong>introduce compatibility issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Conclusion<\/strong>: AlmaLinux provides more consistent, tested performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Migration_Moving_From_CentOS_to_AlmaLinux\"><\/span><strong>8. Migration: Moving From CentOS to AlmaLinux<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Already on CentOS 7 or CentOS 8 and want to switch? Good news\u2014you can easily convert your system using AlmaLinux\u2019s migration tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>bash<\/em><br><br>curl -O https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/AlmaLinux\/almalinux-deploy\/master\/almalinux-deploy.sh<br>bash almalinux-deploy.sh<code><br><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude80 The process is smooth, and you retain your apps, settings, and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Support_Future_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>9. Support &amp; Future Roadmap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CentOS_Stream-3\"><\/span><strong>CentOS Stream:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Will continue as a rolling-release RHEL preview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No long-term support commitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AlmaLinux-3\"><\/span><strong>AlmaLinux:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers full support through 2033 (for each release)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular updates and community-led improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forward-thinking?<\/strong> AlmaLinux is being adopted by major hosting platforms and vendors as the default CentOS replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict_CentOS_vs_AlmaLinux\"><\/span><strong>Final Verdict: CentOS vs AlmaLinux<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a <strong>stable, reliable, enterprise-grade operating system<\/strong>, AlmaLinux is hands down the best choice today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Use Case<\/th><th>Recommended Distro<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Production Servers<\/td><td>\u2705 AlmaLinux<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Web Hosting Platforms<\/td><td>\u2705 AlmaLinux<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal Business Applications<\/td><td>\u2705 AlmaLinux<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Experimental Dev\/Test Environments<\/td><td>\ud83e\uddea CentOS Stream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contributing to RHEL<\/td><td>\ud83e\uddea CentOS Stream<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Is AlmaLinux a fork of CentOS?<\/strong><br>Not exactly. It\u2019s a RHEL fork like CentOS used to be, but it was created from scratch after CentOS Stream replaced traditional CentOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Is CentOS still safe to use?<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/restart-the-network-on-centos-stream-9\/\">CentOS Stream<\/a> is safe for development but not recommended for production due to its rolling-release model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How hard is it to migrate to AlmaLinux?<\/strong><br>Very easy! Use the one-line script to convert from CentOS 8. It&#8217;s designed to be a seamless transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Will AlmaLinux stay free?<\/strong><br>Yes, it\u2019s governed by a nonprofit foundation and committed to remaining open source and free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Can I use AlmaLinux in the cloud?<\/strong><br>Absolutely. Many cloud platforms support AlmaLinux images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Deploy_Your_Server_with_Confidence\"><\/span><strong>Ready to Deploy Your Server with Confidence?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/centos-vps-hosting\">CentOS VPS<\/a>, AlmaLinux VPS, or any other OS<\/strong>, MainVPS gives you the performance, stability, and support you need to build and grow online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/\">Explore VPS Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prior to 2020, the most suitable option for system administrators when looking for a reliable, cost-free, and enterprise-ready Linux distribution was CentOS. 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