Linux Software Global Market Report 2024

Description

Linux software encompasses programs and applications designed to operate on the Linux operating system, a Unix-like, open-source platform. This includes a diverse array of utilities ranging from system tools and libraries to productivity, development, and entertainment applications. Typically, Linux software is developed collaboratively and made available freely under various open-source licenses.

Linux software comes in several main categories, including web browsers, office suites, media players, and graphics and design tools. Web browsers on Linux allow users to access and navigate the internet, supporting activities such as browsing, online communication, and information retrieval. Linux software is also categorized by organization size, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises, and is distributed through standalone, network, cloud, and other methods. Applications are used across various sectors such as household, enterprise, and government.

The linux software market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides linux software market statistics, including linux software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a linux software market share, detailed linux software market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the linux software industry. This linux software market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The linux software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.71 billion in 2023 to $5.54 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%. The historic growth can be linked to the rise of the open-source movement, greater adoption by enterprises, progress in server virtualization, expansion of web hosting services, and their extensive application in academic and research settings.

The linux software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.69 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8%. The forecasted growth is driven by the increasing adoption of cloud computing, expansion of enterprise IT infrastructure, growing demand for open-source solutions, progress in containerization technologies, and the expanding use of IoT devices. Key trends during the forecast period include broader deployment in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, greater use in 5G networks, expansion of edge computing applications, integration with AI and machine learning frameworks, and advancements in container and Kubernetes technologies.

The increasing adoption of cloud platforms is expected to significantly boost the growth of the Linux software market. Cloud platforms offer on-demand access to computing resources, storage, and applications over the internet, and their adoption is rising due to benefits such as cost savings, scalability, flexibility, enhanced security, and improved collaboration. Linux software is particularly well-suited for cloud environments due to its stability, scalability, and open-source nature, making it a popular choice for managing and deploying cloud services and applications. For example, Eurostat reported in December 2023 that cloud computing utilization among EU enterprises reached 42% in 2021, up 6 percentage points from 36% in 2020. This growing adoption of cloud platforms is driving the demand for Linux software.

Leading companies in the Linux software market are increasingly forming strategic partnerships to enhance their offerings and capabilities. These partnerships often focus on integrating advanced technologies such as automated machine learning and AI fairness to improve data processing and application efficiency. For instance, in September 2023, Fujitsu Ltd., a Japan-based ICT company, teamed up with the Linux Foundation to promote AI democratization by providing global developers secure access to cutting-edge technologies on open platforms. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and address business and societal challenges, with Fujitsu's automated machine learning and AI fairness technologies being released as open-source software.

In December 2023, Lynx Software Technologies, a US-based software company, acquired Timesys Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance the economics of high-assurance edge software solutions by integrating Timesys' tools, which support mixed-criticality systems. The acquisition aims to improve the value, functionality, and security of Lynx Software Technologies' LYNX MOSA.ic platform. Timesys Corporation specializes in Linux software for security, engineering services, and development tools, and this acquisition will bolster Lynx's capabilities in these areas.

Major companies operating in the linux software market are Amazon Inc., Alphabet Inc., Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Microsoft Corporation, Meta Platforms Inc., Dell Technologies Inc, Intel Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Fujitsu Ltd., SUSE S.A., Mozilla Foundation, Debian, Arch Linux, Linux Mint, LibreOffice, Shotcut, Elementary OS, Manjaro Linux Forum, Novell, The Rhythm Box, Ubuntu, VideoLAN

North America was the largest region in the linux software market in 2023. The regions covered in the linux software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the linux software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The linux software market includes revenues earned by entities providing services such as software development, technical support, system integration, training, and certification. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Linux Software Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on linux software market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.

The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.

The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Web Browsers; Office Suites; Media Players; Graphics And Designs; Other Types
2) By Organization Size: Small And Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs); Large Enterprises
3) By Distribution: Standalone; Network; Cloud; Other Distributions
4) By Application: Household; Enterprise; Government; Other Applications
Companies Mentioned: Amazon Inc.; Alphabet Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co Ltd; Microsoft Corporation; Meta Platforms Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Linux Software Market Characteristics

3. Linux Software Market Trends And Strategies

4. Linux Software Market - Macro Economic Scenario

4.1. Impact Of High Inflation On The Market
4.2. Ukraine-Russia War Impact On The Market
4.3. COVID-19 Impact On The Market

5. Global Linux Software Market Size and Growth

5.1. Global Linux Software Market Drivers and Restraints
- 5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
- 5.1.2. Restraints Of The Market
5.2. Global Linux Software Historic Market Size and Growth, 2018 - 2023, Value ($ Billion)
5.3. Global Linux Software Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2023 - 2028, 2033F, Value ($ Billion)

6. Linux Software Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Web Browsers
Office Suites
Media Players
Graphics And Designs
Other Types
6.2. Global Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Small And Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Large Enterprises
6.3. Global Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Standalone
Network
Cloud
Other Distributions
6.4. Global Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Household
Enterprise
Government
Other Applications

7. Linux Software Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Linux Software Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Linux Software Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Linux Software Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Linux Software Market Overview
Region Information, Impact Of COVID-19, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

9. China Linux Software Market

9.1. China Linux Software Market Overview
9.2. China Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.3. China Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.4. China Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion

10. India Linux Software Market

10.1. India Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.2. India Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.3. India Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

11. Japan Linux Software Market

11.1. Japan Linux Software Market Overview
11.2. Japan Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

12. Australia Linux Software Market

12.1. Australia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Linux Software Market

13.1. Indonesia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Linux Software Market

14.1. South Korea Linux Software Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Linux Software Market

15.1. Western Europe Linux Software Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

16. UK Linux Software Market

16.1. UK Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

17. Germany Linux Software Market

17.1. Germany Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

18. France Linux Software Market

18.1. France Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.2. France Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.3. France Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

19. Italy Linux Software Market

19.1. Italy Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

20. Spain Linux Software Market

20.1. Spain Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Linux Software Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Linux Software Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

22. Russia Linux Software Market

22.1. Russia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

23. North America Linux Software Market

23.1. North America Linux Software Market Overview
23.2. North America Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

24. USA Linux Software Market

24.1. USA Linux Software Market Overview
24.2. USA Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

25. Canada Linux Software Market

25.1. Canada Linux Software Market Overview
25.2. Canada Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

26. South America Linux Software Market

26.1. South America Linux Software Market Overview
26.2. South America Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Linux Software Market

27.1. Brazil Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Linux Software Market

28.1. Middle East Linux Software Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

29. Africa Linux Software Market

29.1. Africa Linux Software Market Overview
29.2. Africa Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Distribution, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Linux Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

30. Linux Software Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Linux Software Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Linux Software Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Amazon Inc.
  - 30.2.1.1. Overview
  - 30.2.1.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.1.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.1.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.2. Alphabet Inc.
  - 30.2.2.1. Overview
  - 30.2.2.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.2.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.2.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.3. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
  - 30.2.3.1. Overview
  - 30.2.3.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.3.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.3.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.4. Microsoft Corporation
  - 30.2.4.1. Overview
  - 30.2.4.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.4.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.4.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.5. Meta Platforms Inc.
  - 30.2.5.1. Overview
  - 30.2.5.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.5.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.5.4. Financial Performance

31. Linux Software Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Dell Technologies Inc
31.2. Intel Corporation
31.3. International Business Machines Corporation
31.4. Oracle Corporation
31.5. Fujitsu Ltd.
31.6. SUSE S.A.
31.7. Mozilla Foundation
31.8. Debian
31.9. Arch Linux
31.10. Linux Mint
31.11. LibreOffice
31.12. Shotcut
31.13. Elementary OS
31.14. Manjaro Linux Forum
31.15. Novell

32. Global Linux Software Market Competitive Benchmarking

33. Global Linux Software Market Competitive Dashboard

34. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Linux Software Market

35. Linux Software Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

35.1 Linux Software Market In 2028 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Linux Software Market In 2028 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Linux Software Market In 2028 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer