Oracle Solaris vs Windows 10 comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Solaris
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 10
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
259
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Solaris is 3.8%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 10 is 3.7%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Marcel Hofstetter - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 15, 2023
It includes two virtualization solutions: LDoms for SPARC and Solaris Zones. Both solutions can be combined to create private clouds.
We use Oracle Solaris to develop and support our VDCF (Virtual Datacenter Cloud Framework) management software. Several virtual machines (LDoms and Zones) are used on SPARC and x86 Servers We are able to deploy new environments very quickly and securely. Using the virtualization features, we can…
MirzaBaig6 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 15, 2024
Has easy configurations and it provides useful features
The solution makes our organization better The product is easy to use. I like the snipping tool and the network utility tool. The interface is nice. The configuration is easy. Sometimes, the product hangs, and we have to restart the PC to make it work again. The interface must be made faster. I…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"This product handles databases well; they run on top of the operating system."
"It works well. It is very stable and very good. It is also very safe. It cannot be easily infected by viruses or attacks."
"It is a scalable solution. I recommend it for bigger companies."
"This product is stable, has good documentation, lots of solutions, a big community, and good support."
"Solaris is scalable because they have their own file system, like CFS."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten since we haven't faced any issues."
"Oracle Solaris is pre-installed in our environment. Thus, it is simple to customize."
"One of the main features of this solution is the ease of use."
"Windows 10 is user friendly and is a high performing solution."
"Technical support is great in South Africa."
"I have found most of the general features useful."
"Windows 10 is user-friendly and easy to use, these are the most valuable features."
"I like the Windows interface, Microsoft Office, and Edge."
"I think that they have been doing a great job for a long time now when it comes to installation and user experience."
"I like that it's really easy to use."
"It helps me with being able to multitask and run various applications in tandem."
 

Cons

"If it could support other file systems, it would be better."
"There is an issue where Solaris doesn't give the correct figures for memory use when checked."
"Oracle Solaris can improve by supporting all the recent features that are in the market from other competitors."
"Setting up Oracle Solaris can be complex because it requires more commands than other systems."
"The primary drawback with this product is the lack of version updates."
"The tool is quite complex and difficult for anyone trying to use or study it."
"The Solaris code is open, and the documentation is accessible to all, not only to registered users. Also, the documentation does not support some solutions, and there are no other options."
"The challenge arises from the differences in commands and configurations compared to more common systems like Linux."
"While the stability is okay, it could always be better."
"They should change their policy to include some basic support for more than just updates."
"The solution could improve by limiting the number of updates they have because while the update is happening there is a reduction in system performance. When attempting to work it is non-productive."
"The stability of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Windows reboot too often, it is a nightmare. I hate it."
"The security could always be better."
"Windows explorer does not support two windows systems."
"If the system Windows 10 is operating on is not powerful it can become sluggish. They could improve by having two versions, a lightweight, and a higher performance version for more powerful computers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you buy Oracle hardware it's supported free with the hardware. If you're putting it on non-Oracle hardware, that is when you buy the support license, which is also very reasonable. It is $1000 dollars per year, so it's not overly expensive."
"The price is not good and needs to improve."
"We don't use an authorized license."
"It is a very expensive product."
"As a private user or individual, I wouldn't recommend it to others, considering it is a costly product."
"The solution is expensive and is based on an annual fee."
"The solution is free to use."
"There is no OS licensing cost if you use their hardware and purchase hardware maintenance."
"The price is fine."
"I believe that the product is cheaply priced."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"There is a one-time license purchase for Windows 10."
"My organization gets Windows 10 for free with our computers."
"It's not cheap, and it's one of the inconveniences. Most of the time, we use group licensing, permitting us to install servers for three months. When we want to have personal licenses, it costs too much here in Senegal."
"The pricing scheme could improve for Windows 10. There is an annual license required for the use of this solution."
"Every time I've bought Windows, it came bundled with the laptop, so we are talking about a perpetual license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Oracle Linux compare with Solaris?
When comparing Oracle Linux and Solaris, I believe that Linux is more secure and more flexible. It is also very suitable for enterprises that are already Oracle solution users. I found Linux to be ...
What do you like most about Oracle Solaris?
We use the solution as an internal operating system.
What needs improvement with Windows 10?
The security features in Windows 10 can be improved. The pricing of the solution can be made cheaper.
What is your primary use case for Windows 10?
The solution is being used for our daily operations, for some web browsing, some learning purposes, and also documentation purposes.
 

Also Known As

Solaris 11, Solaris
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Sample Customers

Siemens, IVV
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