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We performed a comparison between Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 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 Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11 Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"You can scale the solution quite well.""I like its computation speed compared to Windows and other similar features.""They have provided a new interface, which is great.""The GUI is user-friendly.""It keeps you secure from virus and malware attacks.""The trifecta comprising the solution's most valuable features consists of its stability, security and performance.""There is a lot of freedom and flexibility to install it really quickly. It is just very powerful in the sense that it doesn't take up as many resources to run as some of the other operating systems. It is open source, so it is free. There is no licensing fee. There is flexibility and freedom to do whatever you need to do. If you are familiar with the command line, you can jump on the command line and configure almost any part of the operating system that you want. If you are not comfortable with the command line, the graphical user interface has really improved ever since I started using Linux back in high school. It is really very simple to manage your settings and other things. You can also try out multiple desktop environments. As a matter of fact, on one of my laptops, I have installed five different desktop environments, and I can switch between them. If you don't like one, you can easily just install another one with a few commands, and you have got a whole new desktop right there, whereas, in Microsoft Windows or a Mac, you are just stuck with whatever they give you, and you have to wait until they sell you something else.""The initial setup is very easy."

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"Windows 11 is a stable and easy-to-use solution.""It is a stable solution.""I use the solution for a normal home office.""The artificial intelligence capabilities of the product have supported my organization.""The solution's steps are now very customized and it has great functionality.""I like the product's taskbar and icon grouping. You can also get a Windows subscription for Android. The solution's performance is also better compared to the previous versions.""The security features in Windows 11 are always being updated.""Windows 11 is an easy-to-use solution."

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"The solution should have more personal use applications for this platform.""The solution could be more stable and secure.""They aren't as user-friendly as Microsoft. The solution can use a better UI.""Ubuntu could be improved with more container integration and orchestration of those containers. We are looking to have more cloud-based solutions, like Docker, and container-based solutions, or Kubernetes-based solutions integrated with Ubuntu. Instead of going for VMs, we would like to have more container-based solutions on top of Ubuntu.""Better integration between the interface of the software and the operating system itself would be a benefit in the future.""The stability definitely can be improved. When we are implementing patches and new releases, it tends to fail.""The ZFS needs improvement. They do an implementation of the ZFS storage that needs improvement.""The solution could be better integrated with Microsoft."

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"Sometimes the Windows 11 system hangs, and its stability could be improved.""Some minor features of Windows 10 are missing in Windows 11.""The solution must improve its aesthetics.""The vendor must focus on building more reliable hardware.""There was trouble installing a program from my USB flash drive.""The product's price, performance, and implementation accessibility need improvement.""The solution’s pricing could be improved.""I have noticed a difference in audio option."

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  • "​Old equipment works for at least two or three years more, which means a significant savings.​"
  • "I use the free version, so I don't have any license fees."
  • "It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
  • "It is not a very expensive solution."
  • "Ubuntu pricing is reasonable."
  • "It is open source, so it is free. There is no licensing fee."
  • "It is a free product."
  • "Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that can be used free of charge."
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  • "We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
  • "The licensing cost is high."
  • "The solution is affordable."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
  • "The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "I use the free home version."
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    Overview

    Ubuntu Linux is an powerful, easy-to-use, customizable, free, and safe open-source operating system. Some of the world’s top tech corporations, like Intel and Microsoft, rely on Ubuntu Linux to power their operations. It is an operating system that is so trusted by the tech community that it comes pre-installed on global computer vendors like HP and Dell. It is therefore little wonder that Ubuntu Desktop is the world’s most widely-used Linux workstation platform.

    Ubuntu Linux comes in a variety of derivatives that enable organizations to select the operating system type that will best meet their needs. There are four derivative types and a number of flavors. The derivative types are:

    1. Ubuntu Desktop. As indicated by the name, this derivative is specifically designed to run on laptops and desktops. That said, it is a solution that can be and is used to power other hardware-based systems, such as servers and data centers. However, without the addition of software that primes it to serve as a server program, it only functions on desktops and, as a result, only runs applications that are meant for general use. These can include applications like web browsers and multimedia programs. Users can install it through a prompt-driven process that plays out on their graphical user interfaces.

    2. Ubuntu Server. This version of Ubuntu differs from Ubuntu Desktop in a number of ways. The first is that, as suggested by the product name, it is designed for use on an organization’s servers. It is for this reason that Ubuntu Server supports applications that are more focused on the operations of the server and the network that it runs. This differs from Ubuntu Desktop in that Desktop is basically only concerned with the device that is running it. Their methods of installation also differ, as Ubuntu Server has no graphical user interface. Instead, it is installed by way of a process-driven menu.

    3. Ubuntu Core. Ubuntu Core is a stripped-down version of Linux that is specifically designed to handle embedded device projects.

    4. Ubuntu Cloud. The designers of Ubuntu Cloud focused on providing users with a highly secure and versatile operating system that they can run on the public cloud.

    Ubuntu Linux Benefits

    Some of the ways that organizations can benefit by deploying Ubuntu Linux’s open-source operating system include:

    • Ease of installation and use. Ubuntu Linux is simple for beginners to install and then use. Anyone who has some knowledge of computer systems should be able to deploy Ubuntu Linux. The user interface is as simple to use as those available to users of Windows or macOS.
    • Customization. Users of Ubuntu Linux have access to many different flavors of the operating system. This enables them to customize it so that it best meets their operational needs.
    • Operational flexibility. Users can install Ubuntu Linux onto a wide variety of device types. Windows and Mackintosh computers and devices are both fully compatible with this operating system.

    Ubuntu Linux Features

    • Data security. Ubuntu Linux employs various security practices and features that enable users to safeguard their data against malware attacks.
    • Applications. Users have access to a wide variety of applications that can easily be downloaded for use on Ubuntu.

    • Hardware autoconfiguration. The hardware drivers that users need in order to configure the hardware correctly so that Ubuntu Linux can be properly installed come built -in to the Ubuntu Linux operating system.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Ubuntu Linux is an operating system that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Two of its major advantages are the high level of security that it offers applications that run on it and the low level of maintenance that it actually requires system administrators to do once it has been deployed.

    Franco P., the founder and CEO of Applied Labs, writes, “When you have this relationship with Linux and you start working with very secure environments, there's less possibility of being directly attacked by a group of hackers. You will lose less data and you will have a more reliable ecosystem.”

    The principal cloud architect at a wholesaler and distributor writes, “With Ubuntu Linux, you can set it and forget it. It requires a low amount of administrative overhead.

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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider16%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Educational Organization9%
    University9%
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    Educational Organization17%
    University10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Computer Software Company10%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business49%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11
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    Ubuntu Linux is ranked 2nd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 134 reviews while Windows 11 is ranked 10th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 39 reviews. Ubuntu Linux is rated 8.6, while Windows 11 is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Ubuntu Linux writes "A stable and free solution that is easy to deploy and has a user-friendly GUI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 11 writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used for desktop computing". Ubuntu Linux is most compared with Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Windows Server and Neverware CloudReady, whereas Windows 11 is most compared with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE Leap. See our Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11 report.

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