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LAMP Stack CentOS vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

LAMP Stack CentOS
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
38th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
2.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of LAMP Stack CentOS is 0.2%. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 7.6%, up from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Windows 117.6%
LAMP Stack CentOS0.2%
Other92.2%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

FedirPlotnikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cloud Engineer at Globant
Reliable hosting stack has supported long-term PHP website and application development
In my opinion, the best features LAMP Stack CentOS offers include a reliable and predictable solution for hosting PHP applications. The stability of the solutions and the CentOS and Red Hat release policy make it predictable for me, which ensures that I always have a tested and stable version in the official repositories. LAMP Stack CentOS has impacted my organization positively as it was the main stack for the development and hosting of the developed solutions for some of the companies. This impacted my teams and business outcomes as the whole business was based on the ability to release PHP-based applications, so it is basically one of the core services for the business.
Naveenkumar Lakshman - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Engineer at Crayon AS
Daily work has become smoother and organized as I manage calls, notes, and files efficiently
The best features that Windows 11 offers in my opinion are Notepad++ and the integration, as I could use Microsoft 365 on it and I could also run many applications. If I want to use Linux, then I could use Windows Subsystem for Linux as well. Most of the industry-wide applications are easily installable on Windows 11 and user-friendly as well. Windows 11 has definitely impacted my organization positively because you could see that all the day-to-day activities, most of our professionals would use a Windows system itself. In terms of productivity, Windows 11 has made a positive difference as we use a mail inbox with its links and Microsoft Teams, which is available. Windows 11 is natively installable and very friendly with the compatible operating system, and alongside, we have other applications that are available. Edge browser, which is the default browser for Windows 11, is also a good browser and a very decent option. Additionally, we have other features available for the day-to-day activities. You can see it gives you a basic calendar, calculator, and camera options, and you have the File Explorer. You get a pretty decent operating system for a layman to work on a day-to-day basis. While there are certain tasks that consume a certain amount of time, Windows 11 reduces the time. The usability and architecture, how it is built, makes a user get into a state where they don't need to spend excessive effort on the task to be done. You can get everything through a UI-based interface, and everything is sorted and very simple. Over the period of time, the operating system evolution by Microsoft is good for the individual workspace.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"LAMP Stack CentOS builds client trust that we can get our projects live in no time and builds credibility for the organization."
"LAMP Stack CentOS has positively impacted my organization by allowing me to better serve clients with PHP in a smooth way, so I don't need to request anything else from my clients to run their applications."
"LAMP Stack CentOS has positively impacted my organization by providing a standard, zero-license, licensing-free gateway into the Red Hat enterprise ecosystem."
"LAMP Stack CentOS has impacted my organization positively as it was the main stack for the development and hosting of the developed solutions for some of the companies."
"The security features in Windows 11 are always being updated."
"Windows 11 is more user-friendly in GUI (Graphical User Interface) and offers a wide range of settings and preferences."
"Windows 11 is an easy-to-use solution."
"The tool is very stable and I don't recall a time the screen went blue which was common for Windows 7. The product's installation is fast. If I have any issue that prevents me from booting Windows 11, it will automatically run into auto-repair mode and fix those issues. Windows 10 had this functionality but it wasn't good."
"It is a stable solution."
"We plan to increase the usage as it is easy to deploy, and most users are familiar with Windows."
"Windows 11 has a very straightforward initial setup."
"Windows 11 is cleaner in terms of layout."
 

Cons

"LAMP Stack CentOS can be improved by tracking the CVEs and releasing fixes as fast as possible."
"The performance of LAMP Stack CentOS when handling high-traffic websites or demanding workloads might require us to set up some load balancing."
"The bigger area for improvement for LAMP Stack CentOS is overall ecosystem lifecycle predictability."
"The solution's stability can be improved."
"My problem with Windows 11 stems from the fact that I have to update it every other day."
"The solution's installation process could be less time-consuming."
"There is room for improvement in terms of security."
"One area where Windows 11 can be improved is the Copilot that has been added."
"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."
"The driver updates for the solution could be better."
"Major updates cause problems in small business environments because the end customers have to upgrade their workstations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"I didn't pay for Windows 11 as it is automatically installed with Microsoft update."
"We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten."
"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."
"The licensing cost is high."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"The solution is affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
52%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise27
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 11?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Windows 11 is not something I can share, as I am not the one responsible for that; it falls to other colleagues in my company.
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
For me, as a power user looking to customize Windows 11, I do not prefer the many different available package managers such as Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey, as I find it very fragmented. It would ...
What is your primary use case for Windows 11?
My main use case for Windows 11 at my company is as an operating system that I use daily for work. It is the foundation that allows me to work effectively. As a .NET developer, I perform many tasks...
 

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