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Oracle Linux vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.7
Oracle Linux enhances efficiency with cost savings, zero downtime, reliable support, and strong integration, offering significant ROI benefits.
Sentiment score
4.8
Windows 11 offers significant ROI and user-friendliness, though opinions differ compared to previous Windows versions.
Everything from Oracle tools to applications is well integrated within Oracle Linux.
Our team is comfortable using Oracle Linux as it integrates well with Oracle tools, making everything work seamlessly.
Oracle Linux contributed to reducing our operational costs by about ten percent by saving us from the operating system and license costs we would have had to pay Microsoft.
Windows 11 is more stable compared to its earlier versions.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
Oracle Linux users appreciate expert support with comprehensive resources, though concerns about response time and cost persist.
Sentiment score
4.9
Windows 11 support is generally reliable, with some challenges in accessibility, and enterprise users appreciate effective service and troubleshooting.
Not all support engineers at Oracle are the same, so sometimes I experience good support that resolves issues quickly, while other times, it loops.
Oracle's technical support is excellent.
It is not as helpful or friendly as their application support.
Everything should work perfectly if you have new hardware that matches the Windows 11 requirements.
For issues that require level three or level four support, they initiate a process with Microsoft to address the problem.
The technical support team’s response time is very slow.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Oracle Linux efficiently scales for diverse workloads, excelling in clusters or cloud setups, despite occasional hardware compatibility lags.
Sentiment score
4.8
Windows 11 is scalable and user-friendly, despite hardware requirement impacts, with notable enterprise challenges and improvements needed.
It handles device performance well, automatically managing any issues that arise.
Oracle should make the process faster, as we sometimes have to use a previous processor model to ensure compatibility.
New processor models sometimes lack immediate compatibility with Oracle Linux, requiring the use of previous models until support is available.
With various products available, such as those integrated with Active Directory, you can streamline and automate the process for a thousand users or more.
The system is used to control the whole site and the air traffic in every city.
We faced challenges integrating it in multi-app environments, requiring complex API setups.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Oracle Linux is praised for stability, reliability, and integration with Oracle products, providing minimal downtime and a dependable experience.
Sentiment score
5.3
Windows 11 is highly stable, excelling in application performance, though update and functionality issues are occasionally reported.
Testing determines stability, as continuous Linux use and installations reveal more bugs.
Oracle Linux is very stable.
Our environment is locally deployed, and there are no performance issues or latency problems.
With the tool, we are able to control airplane traffic.
The solution's high level of stability ensures that the machine doesn't go down multiple times.
The stability can be influenced by the status and specifications of our company PCs.
 

Room For Improvement

Oracle Linux users seek enhanced reporting, compatibility, security, frequent updates, improved UI, and better training, pricing, and support.
Windows 11 faces stability, pricing, and security issues, along with navigation challenges and hardware demands, requiring various improvements.
Having a user interface would make tasks easier, saving time by avoiding the need to remember command-line instructions.
There are significant limitations as we are not able to customize the system, and we are forced to use standard features which are not suitable for our business.
Oracle Linux's outage management can be improved to better handle outages.
For a better experience, Windows 11 should be improved to take fewer resources.
Windows 11's pricing needs improvement.
TDM software requires compatible hardware to install Windows 11, and that can be a drawback.
 

Setup Cost

Oracle Linux provides cost-effective open-source solutions with lower support costs compared to Red Hat, starting at $500 annually.
Windows 11 pricing varies, with high costs for some, but offers free upgrades and flexible educational licenses for affordability.
While ERP might be expensive, Oracle Linux and KVMs are not on the higher side.
The cost of Microsoft OS is pretty high, and switching to Oracle Linux, which is free, reduced our costs by about 20% to 25%.
Oracle Linux is affordable.
I rate its pricing a nine out of ten.
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.
The tool is expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Oracle Linux offers performance, compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and comprehensive support, ideal for enterprises using Oracle applications.
Windows 11 users appreciate its seamless setup, performance, integration with Office, security, multitasking, and enhanced resilience features.
Since it's from the same vendor as Oracle applications, it's easier to manage issues, making not just the solution cost-effective but also streamlined in management.
Oracle Linux offers an unbreakable system.
Oracle Linux has American Standard levels of security, which I consider to be quite good.
The standout feature, known as the Linux App System Forwarded, enables the use of Linux commands within the Windows environment.
The tool's most valuable feature is its stability.
Windows is one of the best operating systems an enterprise or user can use.
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
119
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Linux is 8.4%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 7.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Thomas Waltair - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides outstanding performance and resource savings with effective customer service
The solution works closely with the operating system kernel, which gives better performance in terms of multi-threading and a distributed database. We work based on Oracle specifications, and whenever there are critical patches and vulnerability tests, we update with the latest security patches. The collaboration with Oracle WebLogic and other Oracle tools enhances performance as well.
Pmurki@Micron.Com Praveen - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Oracle Linux compare with Solaris?
When comparing Oracle Linux and Solaris, I believe that Linux is more secure and more flexible. It is also very suitable for enterprises that are already Oracle solution users. I found Linux to be ...
Which would you choose - Ubuntu Linux or Oracle Linux?
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 app...
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?
There's no difference; Windows 11 is not more expensive than Windows 10 for my institution. I spend £11,000 a year on Microsoft, which is a lot for a school. That £11,000 is for all Microsoft produ...
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
I have faced challenges with Windows 11, particularly with a recent Wi-Fi wireless issue. The dot 1.80 update caused Wi-Fi drivers to automatically disconnect, preventing users from connecting to W...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Oracle Enterprise Linux
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