Linux usage on corporate desktops and laptops continues to grow. An analysis of nearly 18.5 million devices found that Linux’s share of enterprise devices increased from 1.6% in January to 1.9% in June 2025. And among new assets introduced after March 1, the share reached 2.5%.
While the numbers may seem small, on the order of a million devices, this is no longer a random phenomenon, says Guido Patanella, CTO of Lansweeper. Rather than an isolated anomaly, he says, it’s a “steady acceleration” in growth. The main factor is not so much the end of Windows 10 support, but rather increased security requirements.
Patanella emphasizes that “the exponential growth of threats and attacks is causing concern among IT teams.” While Linux is not immune to vulnerabilities, it is often perceived as more manageable in corporate environments from a security perspective. This is especially important in the context of ongoing cyber attacks and the rising costs of protecting infrastructure.
Another growth driver has been the activity of engineering teams and DevOps specialists, who default to Linux. Its popularity among developers, ease of automation, and flexibility have become key arguments in favor of migration.
European companies are slightly ahead of North American companies in Linux adoption, especially in the public services and B2B sectors. In North America, Linux is most widely used in the technology and telecommunications sectors, with a share of nearly 7%.
However, Linux still faces barriers on the desktop: software compatibility, employee training, and established user habits remain obstacles. Despite significant advances in usability and software support, Windows and macOS continue to dominate.
According to Lansweeper, Linux could soon gain significant traction in the public and private sectors. However, the primary motivation is not ideology, but the need to improve security.
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