CentOS is favored by enterprises and servers. Ubuntu is preferred by developers and desktop users.
CentOS offers long-term stability with fewer updates. Ubuntu provides regular updates and cutting-edge features.
Ubuntu has a larger community and more extensive support. CentOS, while smaller, has strong support from Red Hat.
CentOS is known for its robustness in server environments. Ubuntu offers a balance of performance and usability.
Ubuntu has more readily available software due to its larger user base. CentOS has strong support for enterprise-grade applications.
CentOS can be difficult to use for beginners. Ubuntu is simpler to use and more suited for beginners.