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We performed a comparison between SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows 10 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 10 Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is easy to configure for those who are not hardcore command-line driven.""The initial setup for most modern Linux distributions is normally straightforward. Most of the common distributions use an ncurses or GUI install.""SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable.""Out-of-the-box SLES supported all of our HBAs and hardware specific components.""The solution offers a secure operation system.""From a functionality perspective, the suite is quite rich. We like that.""It is a stable platform.""It's easy to set up."

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"It is easy to install and has good information.""The interface is good, and the product is very user-friendly.""Windows 10 is a pretty standard platform. It does its job.""Stability-wise, it's fine.""Windows 10 is easy to use.""Windows 10 is quite user friendly.""I like the basic features of the product, overall.""I like that it's stable and secure."

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Cons
"I have not been overly impressed with their technical support.""Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE.""Compared with the competition, of late actually, the solution has increased its pricing tremendously.""They should improve their educational portal.""In the next release it would be nice to see more integration and better automation of processses.""All distributions of Linux could use some improvement.""The quality of support offered by SUSE Linux Enterprise is not that great, making it an area where improvements are required.""I have not seen an ROI with this solution."

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"The solution could improve by reducing the number of updates that are required to stay secure. There are times when I am doing work on my computer and I get interrupted.""If someone is coming from a previous Windows experience, it could be complex.""Microsoft must realize that it's operating in Africa. We cannot pay US dollars. For the cost of Microsoft Windows 10, it's just not affordable for the majority of the population in South Africa. Who's going to spend that amount of money when people are barely affording to live? It's costly.""The overall performance could be improved — it loads slowly at times.""I like the way it is already, I don't think I would improve anything about Windows 10. The licensing price could be cheaper, though.""In an upcoming release, I would like the Windows files themselves to be able to be adjusted in a way they are not as easy to open or access. There are times when you can make a simple mistake in a Windows file and the whole operating system could become corrupted, the files should be more secure.""I would like to see the licensing fees reduced.""Could be easier to manage and use."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I would advise others to download the free or strictly open source versions, then test them in their environment before committing to a purchase. This will allow for testing suitability for applications that they want to run."
  • "As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
  • "When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
  • "I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
  • "There is a free tier and a paid support tier. If you do not need support, then the solution is free to use. If you need support then there is an option for that as well."
  • "Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
  • "The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
  • "There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
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  • "Windows 10 is licensed. It was included with the purchase of my laptop."
  • "For my home computer it's a lifetime license, only purchased once."
  • "I think it is fair. I haven't bought it on my own because our laptops are from the company, and our company pays for it."
  • "Windows 10 came with the computer when I bought it, so it was already licensed."
  • "The basic operating system of any hardware should be free. Therefore, it should be free. They should charge only for the enterprise level or enabling the hypervisor. They should charge for Professional Windows 10, but the basic OS should be free."
  • "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."
  • "When we purchase a new machine, it comes with it, and we don't pay separately for the license."
  • "This solution could definitely be a little cheaper."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was easy.
    Top Answer:I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price. In terms of the additional costs attached to the solution, I would say that my company… more »
    Top Answer:The quality of support offered by SUSE Linux Enterprise is not that great, making it an area where improvements are required. The tickets opened with the support team take a long time to be resolved… more »
    Top Answer:I get updates continuously. The product must send updates less frequently. The copy speed changes depending on the size of the file.
    Top Answer:It is an operating system. I need it to access applications and services. I use the tool for personal purposes.
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    Overview

    SUSE Linux Enterprise is a versatile operating system ideal for deploying solutions, managing applications, and running certain applications. It is also used for migrating SAP workloads to the cloud, integrating with SAP HANA solutions and products, and as an operating system for application servers. 

    The solution is praised for its YaST tool for easier server administration, compatibility with Oracle and SAP, stability, scalability, ease of use, extensive documentation, pacemaker cluster, and SUSE Manager for patching. SUSE Linux offers extended support for each version and a special edition for SAP applications.

    Windows 10 is one of Microsoft’s most advanced operating systems for personal computers (PCs), tablets, and other similar devices. To date this operating system is active on more than 1.3 billion personal computers worldwide.

    Windows 10 has many features that make it arguably the most popular operating system for PCs on the planet. Included in these are a wealth of security features designed to stop malware from compromising both devices and networks. It has integrations for various multifactor authentication as well as non-password-reliant login technologies such as iris scanning. These keep networks safe from the moment that a user logs in. It also has security tools which not only identify, isolate, and remove threats, but also limit the damage that they can cause.

    Benefits of Windows 10

    Some of the benefits of using Windows 10 include:

    • A wide array of security features that proactively protect your system from malware of all kinds. The Windows Defender Exploit Guard feature constantly scans your system’s background for threats. It identifies, isolates, and removes the malware from your infected network. It can also quarantine infected devices to stave off an outbreak of infection across your network.
    • Allows you to browse the web in a way that protects your network from cyber-threats, enabling you to browse the internet from the confines of a virtual machine. If your device becomes infected, the malware will be unable to spread beyond the virtual machine that it has already infected.
    • The ability to synchronize multiple devices so that you can work from anywhere at any time. Windows 10’s Timeline feature enables you to save your work in a Microsoft application. You can then access this saved work on another Windows 10 device and continue from wherever you left off.

    Reviews from Real Users

    The Windows 10 operating system stands out from the competition for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its ability to secure users from digital threats and its main app management screen, which gives users the ability to easily manage their applications.

    One PeerSpot user who is the founder, president, and COO at an analyst firm, noted Windows 10’s impressive security suite when they wrote, “My impression is that the security via Windows Defender is good enough that I no longer feel a need for another third-party security solution, which had always been the case in the past. I think that perception still holds true.”

    Mike K., a collaboration specialist at a comms service provider, takes note of the main app management screen when he writes, “I like the main window pane where you can sort your mostly used and different types of apps, such as OneDrive, Google Chrome, and Access. I can just open up the main window, and those apps are right there at my fingertips.”

    Sample Customers
    Air India, Akademicki Szpital Kliniczny (ASK), Allone, Altran, Apollo, ARCHIVA, Asia Innovatory Management School, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, AutoData Norge AS, Baldor Electric, Business Connexion, CASIO, Ciclum Farma, Delta Lloyd, Edumate , HPE,  SAP SE,  Lenovo, BMW, T-Systems, UCX, Turners & Growers, Shenzhen Development Bank, Bosch Group, JK Tyres & Industries, IOCL, European Space Agency, Daimler AG, China Minsheng Banking Corp, Café Coffee Day, Unisys,  Petrochina Company Ltd, Fitch Ratings, ABeam Consulting Co Ltd, Tyro Payments, Rackspace, Pacific Textiles, ...
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Hospitality Company9%
    Retailer9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise59%
    Buyer's Guide
    SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 10
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 10 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    SUSE Linux Enterprise is ranked 6th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 25 reviews while Windows 10 is ranked 7th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 248 reviews. SUSE Linux Enterprise is rated 8.4, while Windows 10 is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of SUSE Linux Enterprise writes "Stable product compatible with multiple cloud service providers ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 10 writes "User-friendly, easy to setup and manage domain ". SUSE Linux Enterprise is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, openSUSE Leap, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux and Windows 11, whereas Windows 10 is most compared with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu Linux, openSUSE Leap and Kali Linux. See our SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 10 report.

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