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We performed a comparison between Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11 Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Ubuntu Linux is the price because we don't need to pay as it is used for selling equipment.""RTO with the use of templating support for VMware for fast deployment of recovery or new systems, with the least amount work needed on custom settings, within application installed from install repositories. Shorter overall time with the vetted packages. Normally install and go.""The initial setup is very easy.""Ubuntu Linux is a convenient solution.""The solution has proven to be scalable. It can scale quite well.""There are many features I like about this solution, but one that stands out, is that it allows me to easily install new packages and to have recent packages available.""This open source operating system promotes very secure environments with less possibility of being attacked. Support for this system is great because of its quick SLA.""The product is easy to use."

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"Windows 11 is more user-friendly in GUI (Graphical User Interface) and offers a wide range of settings and preferences.""Windows 11 has a very straightforward initial setup.""The tool's integrated antivirus program, Microsoft Defender, is enough for my purpose.""I like the product's taskbar and icon grouping. You can also get a Windows subscription for Android. The solution's performance is also better compared to the previous versions.""It has helped with analytics.""Windows 11 has nice icons and colors.""It is a stable solution.""The artificial intelligence capabilities of the product have supported my organization."

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Cons
"The user interface needs to be more user-friendly.""There are some drivers that are not there encoded, however, I thought that was pretty normal. They could be more comprehensive.""The vendor must provide an official support team.""Stability could be improved.""The solution is not user-friendly in comparison with Windows.""The solution could improve by being more user-friendly, you need to know how to use the command-line interface which you might not understand.""There aren't enough experts in my country to be able to help troubleshoot or to post answers to problems.""If I run an application, I need it to show up in Microsoft, so Microsoft can run in Ubuntu. It needs to connect better with Microsoft products."

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"A significant drawback is its cost for the hardware requirements that is important for optimal performance which makes it less accessible and potentially impractical for many users globally.""I didn't find any reliable reviews for applications in the Microsoft Store.""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.""The product's price, performance, and implementation accessibility need improvement.""I have noticed a difference in audio option.""The driver updates for the solution could be better.""Some minor features of Windows 10 are missing in Windows 11.""The interface should be enhanced and more user-friendly."

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  • "​Old equipment works for at least two or three years more, which means a significant savings.​"
  • "I use the free version, so I don't have any license fees."
  • "It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
  • "It is not a very expensive solution."
  • "Ubuntu pricing is reasonable."
  • "It is open source, so it is free. There is no licensing fee."
  • "It is a free product."
  • "Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that can be used free of charge."
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  • "We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
  • "The licensing cost is high."
  • "The solution is affordable."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
  • "The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "I use the free home version."
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    Top Answer:Ubunto Linux is a complete Linux operating system that is freely available with both community and professional support. This solution is suitable for both desktop and server use. It has a very… more »
    Top Answer: It has a good support system for loading databases.
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer:The pricing is affordable. There are no additional add-ons or extra payments – just one initial price, providing everything needed.
    Top Answer:The product should focus more on security, particularly Outlook. It should also look into pricing since people will stop using it after a while if the prices are high.
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    Overview

    Ubuntu Linux is an powerful, easy-to-use, customizable, free, and safe open-source operating system. Some of the world’s top tech corporations, like Intel and Microsoft, rely on Ubuntu Linux to power their operations. It is an operating system that is so trusted by the tech community that it comes pre-installed on global computer vendors like HP and Dell. It is therefore little wonder that Ubuntu Desktop is the world’s most widely-used Linux workstation platform.

    Ubuntu Linux comes in a variety of derivatives that enable organizations to select the operating system type that will best meet their needs. There are four derivative types and a number of flavors. The derivative types are:

    1. Ubuntu Desktop. As indicated by the name, this derivative is specifically designed to run on laptops and desktops. That said, it is a solution that can be and is used to power other hardware-based systems, such as servers and data centers. However, without the addition of software that primes it to serve as a server program, it only functions on desktops and, as a result, only runs applications that are meant for general use. These can include applications like web browsers and multimedia programs. Users can install it through a prompt-driven process that plays out on their graphical user interfaces.

    2. Ubuntu Server. This version of Ubuntu differs from Ubuntu Desktop in a number of ways. The first is that, as suggested by the product name, it is designed for use on an organization’s servers. It is for this reason that Ubuntu Server supports applications that are more focused on the operations of the server and the network that it runs. This differs from Ubuntu Desktop in that Desktop is basically only concerned with the device that is running it. Their methods of installation also differ, as Ubuntu Server has no graphical user interface. Instead, it is installed by way of a process-driven menu.

    3. Ubuntu Core. Ubuntu Core is a stripped-down version of Linux that is specifically designed to handle embedded device projects.

    4. Ubuntu Cloud. The designers of Ubuntu Cloud focused on providing users with a highly secure and versatile operating system that they can run on the public cloud.

    Ubuntu Linux Benefits

    Some of the ways that organizations can benefit by deploying Ubuntu Linux’s open-source operating system include:

    • Ease of installation and use. Ubuntu Linux is simple for beginners to install and then use. Anyone who has some knowledge of computer systems should be able to deploy Ubuntu Linux. The user interface is as simple to use as those available to users of Windows or macOS.
    • Customization. Users of Ubuntu Linux have access to many different flavors of the operating system. This enables them to customize it so that it best meets their operational needs.
    • Operational flexibility. Users can install Ubuntu Linux onto a wide variety of device types. Windows and Mackintosh computers and devices are both fully compatible with this operating system.

    Ubuntu Linux Features

    • Data security. Ubuntu Linux employs various security practices and features that enable users to safeguard their data against malware attacks.
    • Applications. Users have access to a wide variety of applications that can easily be downloaded for use on Ubuntu.

    • Hardware autoconfiguration. The hardware drivers that users need in order to configure the hardware correctly so that Ubuntu Linux can be properly installed come built -in to the Ubuntu Linux operating system.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Ubuntu Linux is an operating system that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Two of its major advantages are the high level of security that it offers applications that run on it and the low level of maintenance that it actually requires system administrators to do once it has been deployed.

    Franco P., the founder and CEO of Applied Labs, writes, “When you have this relationship with Linux and you start working with very secure environments, there's less possibility of being directly attacked by a group of hackers. You will lose less data and you will have a more reliable ecosystem.”

    The principal cloud architect at a wholesaler and distributor writes, “With Ubuntu Linux, you can set it and forget it. It requires a low amount of administrative overhead.

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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Educational Organization9%
    University9%
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    Educational Organization18%
    University11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Computer Software Company11%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Educational Organization9%
    University8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business49%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Large Enterprise48%
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    Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Ubuntu Linux is ranked 2nd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 133 reviews while Windows 11 is ranked 10th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 39 reviews. Ubuntu Linux is rated 8.6, while Windows 11 is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Ubuntu Linux writes "A stable and free solution that is easy to deploy and has a user-friendly GUI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 11 writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used for desktop computing". Ubuntu Linux is most compared with Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Windows Server and Neverware CloudReady, whereas Windows 11 is most compared with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE Leap. See our Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11 report.

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