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Docker on CentOS vs Windows 10 comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Docker on CentOS
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
32nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 10
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
4.7
Number of Reviews
285
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Docker on CentOS is 0.1%. The mindshare of Windows 10 is 3.0%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Windows 103.0%
Docker on CentOS0.1%
Other96.9%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

HS
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Containerization has transformed how I run microservices for high-speed web and API workloads
The best features Docker on CentOS offers include its lightweight containers and fast startup. Whenever there was a scale-out required for the APIs, it was immediate, less than 10 seconds to boot up, which was very helpful for the microfinance services. The fast startup and lightweight containers of Docker on CentOS were very helpful because earlier when we used to have these APIs running on the EC2 instances, many instances were required for those services, even though the code was very small. We had to use many EC2 instances instead of using microservices or micro containers like Docker. When we moved to Docker, the scale-out was very fast and very helpful for the business. The boot time with Docker was very less compared to the EC2 instances because running on the EC2 instances required more boot time for the OS, and there was a long delay due to the script execution for a few seconds. Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization as it helped us grow the business, and the customer was very happy with the services, thus revolutionizing the business.
R Pranavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Collaborative development has become more secure and efficient for our team
We have faced some issues with Windows OneDrive because if one developer has a folder in a common OneDrive folder, it took some time to show it to others. It becomes somewhat difficult to work, as there is latency on that, so if you update that, it will be more efficient and useful for the developers. My main focus on Windows 10 is the giving of regular updates, so it might take some time to update Windows, which is also mandatory. As a developer, when we are working with Windows 10, if it takes more time to update and restart the PC, it affects our efficiency at work. If we could stop the updates on a regular basis or if they were delivered faster, it would be easier. As a developer, the frequent updates are too annoying for working on it, so it would be better if we stop the frequent updates and only provide the most important ones. Performance issues over time due to background apps and programs piling up and using an SSD instead of a hard disk are also concerns.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by improving our time to market."
"Docker on CentOS has improved my organization positively, as it is easy to operate and maintain, making it more flexible—you can change any service in the system, delete or remove the service port, and create new ones."
"Those features helped me specifically during my project by making it more stable since it used fewer resources, resulting in a cost-efficient deployment, as the machines that I deployed it on used less of the resources than I thought they needed."
"Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization as it helped us grow the business, and the customer was very happy with the services, thus revolutionizing the business."
"It is user-friendly, and it supports many applications."
"The solution has been very stable."
"Windows 10 has many features, all of which are pretty good. There's even an upgrade now, but I still haven't upgraded it yet. I can't remember what extra features Windows 10 offers compared to the previous version, but I have been pretty comfortable with Windows 10. It's easy to use."
"What I like about Windows 10 most is its stability."
"I have no issues recommending this operating system."
"The operating system itself is good."
"The user interface of Windows 10 is good. It is better than the earlier versions. Its performance is also better than the earlier versions. These are the two good points for me."
"The performance works very well and the solution is flexible and stable."
 

Cons

"To achieve a higher rating of 9 or 10, they might need more automation features."
"I have not seen a return on investment because the deprecation made it so there was none, and if anything, the ROI would have been negative since money and time were spent using something that did not progress."
"Docker on CentOS can be improved by being in sync with the OS updates."
"I would like to see the licensing fees reduced."
"Occasionally configurations can be a bit tricky."
"Sometimes, I need to reboot it when it slows down."
"They need better upgrading. It is not updating for me at all."
"Compared to Ubuntu or other products, I don't consider the operating system to be that great in terms of stability."
"It could be more secure. I would like to see more security in the next release."
"I think the price should be lower for all computer products. Microsoft is a major company that makes a lot of money, so maybe they have enough."
"The stability could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"The price is fine."
"I have never bought this solution myself, I generally get it with my Notebook for free. I think they are competitively priced at this moment."
"Licensing fees are paid yearly."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"Windows 10 is licensed. It was included with the purchase of my laptop."
"My organization gets Windows 10 for free with our computers."
"My company has opted for a volume-based license."
"The license came with the computer when I purchased it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
45%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Outsourcing Company
5%
Marketing Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Performing Arts
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business126
Midsize Enterprise64
Large Enterprise121
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker on CentOS?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was all good; cost was never an issue, but security and deprecation made it a bad idea to use.
What needs improvement with Docker on CentOS?
Docker on CentOS can be improved by being in sync with the OS updates. The OS is already very compatible with Docker, but it can enhance functionality similar to Kubernetes regarding container orch...
What is your primary use case for Docker on CentOS?
My main use case for Docker on CentOS is for running websites and backend services. I use Docker on CentOS for running websites, specifically for APIs and for running NGINX service. I used Docker o...
What needs improvement with Windows 10?
We have faced some issues with Windows OneDrive because if one developer has a folder in a common OneDrive folder, it took some time to show it to others. It becomes somewhat difficult to work, as ...
What is your primary use case for Windows 10?
As a developer, we can work collaboratively, and Windows 10 is also good from a UI perspective. I chose to rate it an eight because I have faced issues when updates come in, which can be annoying. ...
 

Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Docker on CentOS vs. Windows 10 and other solutions. Updated: March 2026.
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