Windows 11 vs openSUSE Leap comparison

openSUSE and Microsoft are both solutions in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category. openSUSE is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5. openSUSE holds a 6.1% mindshare in OSB, compared to Microsoft’s 8.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of openSUSE users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Both openSUSE Leap and Windows 11 are popular operating systems, each with unique benefits for different users. Based on the results, Windows 11 seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced features and overall user satisfaction.

Features: openSUSE Leap offers robust security, an extensive software repository, and strong community support. Windows 11 provides seamless integration with Microsoft services, intuitive features, and strong performance in gaming and multimedia applications.

Room for Improvement: openSUSE Leap users suggest a simpler installation process, better third-party software compatibility, and improved hardware support. Windows 11 users seek more control over updates, enhancements to system stability, and reduced bloatware.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: openSUSE Leap has a straightforward deployment process, especially liked by tech-savvy users and organizations needing customization. Its customer service is responsive and helpful. Windows 11 benefits from Microsoft's established support infrastructure, making customer service more accessible and deployment relatively easy.

Pricing and ROI: openSUSE Leap is free and open-source, providing a strong ROI for businesses and educational institutions. Windows 11, though available at a cost, justifies its price with extensive features, reliability, and integration with the Microsoft ecosystem.

To learn more, read our detailed Windows 11 vs. openSUSE Leap Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

openSUSE Leap

Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business

12th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Windows 11

Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of openSUSE Leap is 6.1%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 8.0%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Operating Systems (OS) for Business Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Windows 11	8.0%
openSUSE Leap	6.1%
Other	85.9%

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Nagendra Kavadi

Senior Manager at Cognizant

Provides BTRFS file system, which allows you to take snapshots

I only use the tool for testing purposes on my team, but multiple people use it. We don't make a team effort to install the solution. When it comes to maintenance, we ask our company to buy SUSE Linux Enterprise. My team consists of 13 people. We are currently integrating the solution with Ansible to do some coding. Although not a full-fledged automation, we are integrating the solution with Ansible and executing a couple of playbooks connected to openSUSE Leap. I would recommend the solution to other users looking for an open-source solution. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Pmurki@Micron.Com Praveen

VP & GM, Client Storage at Micron Technology

Easy to use, stable product and improve productivity

We use our laptops with Windows only. We use it for everything. For the last 20 years, my entire career, I've been using Windows only. Office 365 will be extensively used, along with other tools from Office 365 Everything is good. It's easy to use. It supports AI initiatives. Like we use…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very stable after it is configured. It is hard to have a panel slow, a problem, misconfiguration, or any kind of loss function."

"The solution is easy for me to use because the backend is derived from FreeBSD and this is something I have been using for over 20 years."

"The most valuable feature by far has been the virtualization capabilities of the operating system."

"Stable - it just runs without the necessity to reboot."

"openSUSE Leap has helped me with using containers in Podman."

"The solution's most valuable feature is the BTRFS file system, which allows you to take snapshots."

"It supports a lot of features compared to other operating systems."

"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."

"The product's most valuable feature is its support service."

"It is a stable solution."

"I use the tool for work which includes emails, using the internet, etc."

"It supports AI initiatives like we use co-pilot."

"It has helped with analytics."

"Windows 11 has nice icons and colors."

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Cons

"Somehow the change from OS12.x via 13.x to Leap was a bit bumpy and some old issues seemed to reappear."

"Like most Linux-based operating systems, the biggest challenge Leap faces is the GUI."

"There is room for improvement in the console."

"I would like openSUSE Leap to have better link integration with Windows."

"It would be helpful if we could easily switch from openSUSE Leap for testing to SUSE Linux Enterprise for production."

"In the future, the Active Directory could improve."

"In terms of improvement, I have noticed some latency issues when loading large Excel or Word files."

"Windows 11 needs to improve the speed with which it loads programs"

"Whenever there is an update, a black screen appears which is due to patches being installed in the background."

"The driver updates for the solution could be better."

"I have noticed a difference in audio option."

"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 integration between Windows and cloud applications could be improved to create a seamless experience."

"Windows 11 needs to improve its pricing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an open-source operating system that can be used free of charge."

"The solution is open-source."

"The cost of this solution was reasonable and it was within our budget."

"openSUSE Leap is an open-source solution that is free of cost."

"The licensing cost is high."

"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."

"The solution is affordable."

"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."

"I rate Windows 11’s pricing a six or seven out of ten."

"I use the free home version."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."

"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

18%

Computer Software Company

14%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

University

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	24

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with openSUSE Leap?

Both openSUSE Leap and the SUSE Enterprise version use the same kernel. Suppose I have a lower environment where I can run openSUSE to test all my products. It would be helpful if I could easily sw...

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What is your primary use case for openSUSE Leap?

I use openSUSE Leap for testing purposes. Before officially using any server in our office, we test it using the solution. My office usually uses production servers on the SUSE Linux enterprise ver...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for openSUSE Leap?

openSUSE Leap is an open-source solution that is free of cost.

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What do you like most about Windows 11?

We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 11?

It is very difficult to say the price for Windows 11. I mean, what do you say about the Windows price? Everybody wants it cheaper, and if you get it cheap, then you still want it cheaper.

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What needs improvement with Windows 11?

I wouldn't say I particularly enjoy Windows 11 because I've been so used to using it, I'm fine with using Windows 11. Comparing Windows 11 with a Mac, it's smoother to operate on the Mac OS. The Ma...

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Comparisons

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Compared 10% of the time

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Windows Server vs Windows 11

Compared 73% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

Fedora Linux vs Windows 11

Compared 3% of the time

Rocky Linux vs Windows 11

Compared 1% of the time

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Overview

openSUSE Leap is a brand new way of building openSUSE and is new type of hybrid Linux distribution. Leap uses source from SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), which gives Leap a level of stability unmatched by other Linux distributions, and combines that with community developments to give users, developers and sysadmins the best stable Linux experience available. Contributor and enterprise efforts for Leap bridge a gap between matured packages and newer packages found in openSUSE’s other distribution Tumbleweed.

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Windows 11 provides a streamlined, user-friendly experience combining enhanced graphics and superior performance. It supports a wide array of tasks from professional work activities to gaming and supports Microsoft Office applications seamlessly.

Windows 11 stands out with its intuitive setup, comprehensive network analytics, and robust security features. It is adopted in production, educational, and development environments for tasks like front-end automation and business processes. Users benefit from improved multitasking capabilities with screen snapping and seamless application integration. The operating system also supports AI initiatives, offering automatic screen recording and advanced animation features.

What key features does Windows 11 offer?

User-friendly interface with updated design and stability
Seamless Microsoft Office integration
Enhanced multitasking support with screen snapping
Comprehensive security with Windows Defender
AI and animation support including automatic screen recording
Improved taskbar and icon grouping for better efficiency

What benefits can users expect from Windows 11?

Enhanced productivity through efficient booting
Robust security measures to protect sensitive data
Valuable performance insights and statistics
Intuitive setup process minimizing downtime
Strong compatibility with Microsoft Office boosting versatility

Organizations implement Windows 11 in production environments to optimize workflows while educational institutions leverage its features for collaborative learning. Developers use it to streamline coding and testing, benefiting from its automation and multitasking capabilities.

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