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PostgreSQL on Ubuntu vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

PostgreSQL on Ubuntu
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
25th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

HS
Head of IT at Givo Pvt Ltd
Hybrid data platform has delivered reliable transactions and powerful performance for our apps
One of the most important points about PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is that it is free. We do not have to worry about cost per core. It is a fully-featured database that supports a lot of features that modern applications need. In fact, it even supports document-based databases. It is quite a powerful solution. The performance of PostgreSQL on Ubuntu's parallel query executions was very good. That is why we selected the solution. We utilize ACID transactions with PostgreSQL on Ubuntu. ACID transactions impact our data reliability in our work significantly. Reliability is very important and ACID helps us reach that goal. Regarding isolation specifically, our application did not require any specific isolation of transactions, but overall, ACID is still very important.
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

"The best feature of PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is its structure because it adds clarity and understanding when investigating a database, which enhances readability and understandability for someone new to the project."
"We have worked with various databases including SQL Server and MySQL, but I found PostgreSQL on Ubuntu to be the most cost-effective and most performance-friendly solution."
"The best advantage of PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is its ability to fulfill all our requirements as an RDBMS; we frequently use various database-related operations such as storing, retrieving, and utilizing views and triggers, and its concurrency and connection handling are very efficient, especially since we have around 1,000 users."
"PostgreSQL on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization by being very reliable; it has solid recovery and the risk of data loss is very low, making it very robust and ideal for production projects."
"It has good security features, providing strong protection against platform viruses and vulnerabilities, which secures my resources."
"We are migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 due to end-of-life, security concerns, and end-of-support. The tool's configuration is good and we are satisfied with it since it's a Microsoft product. We didn't face any hurdles in using the tool. We didn't feel much difference with both Windows products. The solution is good because in IT we want to secure our data. Nowadays, data is the most valuable thing. If your data is secured, then you are secured. I think that everyone has to move to Windows 11 since Windows 10 is facing end-of-life and end-of-sales, probably by 2024."
"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."
"The security features in Windows 11 are always being updated."
"Windows 11 is mainly used for support and provides improved performance compared to Windows 10."
"The product's most valuable feature is its support service."
"The most valuable feature is animation. It is a good solution in terms of performance."
"Windows 11 has a very straightforward initial setup."
 

Cons

"I did notice one downside about PostgreSQL on Ubuntu. Certain queries were not behaving in the same way that SQL Server was handling those queries."
"PostgreSQL on Ubuntu can be improved because it is a bit slower than other solutions I have used."
"Windows 11 has a terrible snipping tool. It seems to be quite buggy. The previous version that came with Windows 10 is better."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"Windows 11 needs to improve the speed with which it loads programs"
"The driver updates for the solution could be better."
"I have noticed a difference in audio option."
"The solution must improve its aesthetics."
"There is room for improvement in terms of security."
"Windows 11 requires a very powerful hardware infrastructure. When installed on an old machine, it can be problematic due to outdated configurations."
 

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"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."
"The product is not cheap."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a 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."
"Windows 11's pricing is fair."
"I didn't pay for Windows 11 as it is automatically installed with Microsoft update."
"I rate Windows 11’s pricing a six or seven out of ten."
"My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
13%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu?
For the Software as a Service version, we were using PostgreSQL on Ubuntu and paid some amount. It was not a very large amount for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu. We were on the lowest tier, so it was around...
What needs improvement with PostgreSQL on Ubuntu?
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu can be improved because it is a bit slower than other solutions I have used. I would also appreciate the ability to use the EXPLAIN ANALYZE tool.
What is your primary use case for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu?
My main use case for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is to query the database and the tables. A quick specific example of a task where I used PostgreSQL on Ubuntu to query the database or tables is that I que...
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?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Windows 11 is that it is bundled with the hardware. It comes with a pre-installed license in the operating system. When the laptop or deskt...
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
One area where Windows 11 can be improved is the Copilot that has been added. It should have a good, decent user interface experience. The user interface experience should be enhanced in terms of C...
 

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