Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (R...
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
198
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
39
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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is 12.2%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 2.7%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AP
Nov 10, 2023
Easy to use with good command line capabilities and offers easy access for admins
The offering provides me with all I need to serve the operation in terms of usage and capabilities. The general user commands are good. They are helpful for starting and stopping applications and restarting and editing files. The maintenance of user-level processes is easy. We're not using it in a graphical environment, we're only using command line mode. There may be a lot of features, however, I don't use everything since I don't need to. There are millions of commands you can use, although we use only five or ten. Likely the solution has helped our organization save on costs. I'm not sure by how much, as I don't have visibility into that aspect. It's very easy to use across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructure. Specifically, on the cloud side, I have noted it's quite easy. Also, on a virtual machine, you can create a cloud version of your infrastructure in a minute.
J Santosh Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 8, 2023
Good performance but lack of Convenience from Windows 10
The convenience I got in Windows 10, like different editions, I can't find in Windows 11. Security patching is also higher in Windows 11, but many people look for patching software, but it's not easy to implement in Windows 11. When I was using Winsel, a tool for the existing purpose, and completing the purpose of that is to complete the file, it would show an error and ask me to purchase the product. But now, instead of giving the product, we have a patch to loop the tool. This happened via dot key dot shared and dot bat solutions. So, that kind of convenience has not been provided in Windows 11. There are other areas of improvement. I can feel a bit lagging in some of the applications, like Adobe applications. So those need to be fixed. Additionally, as a core developer, we often require tools like Visual Studio. We, particularly, need some add-on tools we need to use. So, if possible, it will be re-implemented or de-implemented via Windows 11, which will be very helpful too. Like, one kind of, say, PLAMEX or one kind of say, a tool where we can run at least a set of courses in one place without installing any add-on software. One more thing to mention is the TDM software. It requires compatible hardware to install Windows 11, and that can be a drawback. For instance, my old laptop doesn't support it, and I had to purchase a new one. This can be challenging, especially for students.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"RHEL'S built in security features have helped us reduce risk and maintenance compliance."
"Why I like it in general is that I know what it is doing. I can figure out what it is doing, and I can make it do what I want. I am not delving into arcane registry things."
"The solution’s security feature is the most valuable feature for my company."
"By implementing Red Hat Enterprise Linux, we wanted to solve some of the reboot problems of Windows. Every patch on Windows affected our applications because the system had to be rebooted. Red Hat Enterprise Linux has improved the uptime of the applications."
"Red Hat is open source, so what we get with Red Hat Enterprise Linux is valuable support that is not included in the free version."
"Compared to any other product, Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides a stable backported solution for a long time."
"I like its integrations. I would put it higher than any other Linux version when it comes to availability. Its integrations with different applications and solutions are the best. We work with a lot of clients that use RHEL, and we could easily and quickly integrate any cloud solution, virtualization solution, storage solution, or software with the RHEL system. It is better than the other solutions we have worked with."
"I like the fact that most of the system configuration is Namespace so it's easy to get to and easy to configure, and most of it still uses text documents. Not all of it's a menu-driven-type entry. I also like the fact that it's a very standard file system layout so it's easy to navigate."
"Windows 11 is now more stable and doesn't crash like its earlier versions."
"The tool is user-friendly. It is easy to use, and we have many applications like Excel and Word where we can do spreadsheet work."
"The graphics of Windows 11 are awesome."
"The ability to divide the screen into two or three sections is useful."
"Windows 11 is an easy-to-use solution."
"The most valuable aspect is the seamless integration and robust compatibility of other tools."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its stability. When we planned the migration, about 70 percent of it was done remotely. We encountered some incidents, which were resolved quickly."
"Windows 11 is more user-friendly in GUI (Graphical User Interface) and offers a wide range of settings and preferences."
 

Cons

"It could be simplified. I'd like to see them introduce PDFs or documents to better explain technicalities to new users."
"The only issue that we have is that Red Hat specifically promotes OpenStack, and we don't use OpenStack. It's good if you're using OpenStack, but if you're not using OpenStack, and you're using Docker or something else, it isn't that good. Having more support for non-OpenStack would be very helpful, but, of course, as part of their business, we don't expect it."
"Continuous improvement is essential to enhance user experiences and address evolving needs."
"The upgrade procedures are a little bit cumbersome. It would be nice if they are not because every three or four years we have to update, and I find that to be a bit on the cumbersome side. We have been able to automate most of it, but we still run into things where the job does not finish. There are things that require additional steps. There are things that need to be removed and that always require manual intervention."
"We would like to have a better understanding of what to expect when we move to a different version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux."
"I would like Insight to include some features from OpenSCAP, which they offer for compliance services. I played with it a little bit, but haven't gotten the updated setup to get that. It creates excellent documentation."
"Considering an area where the solution lacks, I think we can look into a lot more automation and integrations with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and other products."
"The product lags a bit behind in the market."
"The driver updates for the solution could be better."
"Windows 11 has a terrible snipping tool. It seems to be quite buggy. The previous version that came with Windows 10 is better."
"The user interface could be easier to operate when searching for more options."
"Some minor features of Windows 10 are missing in Windows 11."
"Whenever there is an update, a black screen appears which is due to patches being installed in the background."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"When I was using Winsel, a tool for the existing purpose, and completing the purpose of that is to complete the file, it would show an error and ask me to purchase the product. But now, instead of giving the product, we have a patch to loop the tool. This happened via dot key dot shared and dot bat solutions. So, that kind of convenience has not been provided in Windows 11."
"I didn't find any reliable reviews for applications in the Microsoft Store."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing makes perfect sense for the amount of stuff you get with the operating system."
"With Red Hat Enterprise Linux, you need to pay a massive upfront licensing fee in order to get support."
"For the basic operating system, its price is fair. It is not cheap, and it is also not expensive. For the OpenShift or OpenStack implementation, the cost is a little higher than what I would expect, but it is doable. For a storage solution, it is almost impossible to pay. In comparison to open-source competitors, RHEL has the most cost-effective open-source subscription model."
"Red Hat Linux is inexpensive. Linux solutions are generally inexpensive."
"Their licensing is quite okay. It isn't expensive, and it's slightly cheaper than Microsoft. Taking into account its features, its price is okay."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable and less expensive than other products such as Windows or Oracle."
"It is pretty expensive, but it is worth it. Generally, in an enterprise environment, there is no cheap solution. This is coming from someone who is working with a company that provides a lot of solutions a bit cheaper than the industry standard. In the enterprise environment, I believe no solution is inexpensive, but RHEL is still pretty expensive. Additional costs that I am aware of are usually for support and setup."
"The solution can get pretty pricey depending on how many machines we're licensing but for a good reason."
"My machine came with a Windows 10 license and I upgraded to Windows 11 without paying anything. If you buy a new computer, Windows 11 is included with it."
"The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
"I use the free home version."
"I'm not directly involved in the financial aspects, but based on feedback from colleagues, Microsoft is flexible with pricing and addressing other licensing needs."
"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."
"We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
"I didn't pay for Windows 11 as it is automatically installed with Microsoft update."
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Comparison Review

it_user281973 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 24, 2017
It's improved our company's system environments that run Oracle databases.
Red Hat is mission critical to our environment Red Hat has improved the mission critical environments running Oracle databases, while CentOS has improved our web environment and MySQL. Oracle and SAP Environment and all HPC environments. 10 years No issues Very stable i don´t find any problem…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) or CentOS?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is fantastic. It is an inexpensive solution that has excellent security, performance, and stability, and also lots of features. I specifically like that the solution has fe...
What do you like most about Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)?
It is open source. We can customize it as per our requirements.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)?
It is expensive. Everything is. I was happy to get a three-year Red Hat Enterprise Linux contract for our initial rollout. It is less expensive than other solutions. It is a growing company.
What do you like most about Windows 11?
We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 11?
I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten.
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
What we don't like about the Windows platform is that every major update increases the requirements. Major updates cause problems in small business environments because the end customers have to up...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Travel Channel, Mohawk Industries, Hilti, Molecular Health, Exolgan, Hotelplan Group, Emory University, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, HCA Healthcare, Paychex, UPS, Intermountain Healthcare, Brinker International, TransUnion, Union Bank, CA Technologies
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