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Larry Ellison vs Warren Buffett

Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?

Larry Ellison has the larger estimated fortune ($150B vs $130B), while the public-impact ranking measures something different: which billionaire voters believe has contributed more positively. Compare their records and cast your vote.

This matchup is based on public perception from anonymous votes. Pick the person you think had the better impact.

At a glance
Larry Ellison
Warren Buffett
$150B
Estimated net worth
$130B
Oracle
Main company
Berkshire Hathaway
#6
Public rank
#1
Open
Matchup result
Open

Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. The public rank and matchup result update as votes change.

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The short case

Case for Larry
Oracle infrastructure underpins global systems; signed Giving Pledge
What voters may question: Lavish lifestyle, limited actual giving, aggressive Oracle lawsuit history
Case for Warren
decades of philanthropy pledges, donated over $50B so far, avoids ostentatious lifestyle
What voters may question: Berkshire holdings include tobacco, fossil fuels; could do more faster
Larry Ellison
Warren Buffett
1,586
ELO
1,702
58%
Win rate
90%
7d trend
50%
Divisive ↓
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