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We performed a comparison between Windows 11 and Windows Server 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 Windows 11 vs. Windows Server Report (Updated: March 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.""It is a stable solution.""Windows 11 has nice icons and colors.""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.""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.""One valuable feature is the ability to snap windows to different sections of the screen, which is especially useful on big screens.""I use the solution for a normal home office.""Quick Assist is a valuable feature."

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"The installation of the solution is becoming easier every year after new releases. The first installation can take an hour but you can use templates to make the installation very quick.""We've found the solution to be very flexible.""Integration with other Microsoft solutions like Exchange and System Center Configuration Manager has the great ability to manage all of the different features on system support, like upgrading, securing, and troubleshooting different Windows systems for clients.""The main features are ease of use and simple administration.""Nothing is required for the maintenance of the solution, Microsoft does everything. It is very good and robust.""We have not contacted technical support.""It is very useful, and it is easy to use.""The domain controller features are useful."

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Cons
"Windows 11 needs to improve the speed with which it loads programs""A significant drawback is its cost for the hardware requirements that is important for optimal performance which makes it less accessible and potentially impractical for many users globally.""Sometimes, I experience slowness in Windows 11, and its speed could be improved.""The solution's price can be improved.""Windows 11's pricing needs improvement. Additionally, its integration capabilities with other systems could be better.""I have noticed a difference in audio option.""I would like the solution to include AI integration. It also needs to have better support.""Whenever there is an update, a black screen appears which is due to patches being installed in the background."

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"The price could be better and the licensing model could be easier to understand.""With Microsoft, there are always bugs, and the stability could be improved.""The stability is not very good because you have to restart the system to keep the stability.""While the solution is stable, it could be more so.""Better integration with more platforms would be useful.""The solution could be more reasonably priced.""Right now what is needed on the server-side is an easier release process. Every year or every third year they are releasing a newer version and it could go smoother.""The stability could be improved."

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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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  • "Microsoft is relatively inexpensive compared to other database platforms."
  • "This is not an expensive product."
  • "It is an expensive product."
  • "In our case, we primarily use Microsoft, so the cost is a lot less. But some of our customers have spent approximately $12,000 a year on the operating system license."
  • "The license model needs improvement."
  • "Our current license is an enterprise license agreement which gives you a whole lot of possibility, especially when you go through an R&D process. For example, you can provision everything, spread the service use over six months, and then wrap it up. It gives you a lot of flexibility."
  • "The Windows Server standard edition is affordable."
  • "We pay yearly for a license. If you ask any vendor they will tell you that it could be cheaper."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
    Top Answer:I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:What we don't like about the Windows platform is that every major update increases the requirements. Major updates cause problems in small business environments because the end customers have to… more »
    Top Answer:The tool supports many applications.
    Top Answer:The administration interface should be more user-friendly. Some parts of the administration interface have been upgraded, while others are old-fashioned. The vendor must update everything with the… more »
    Top Answer:I used the solution for my file server, music server, and document management system.
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    Windows Server is a versatile solution for various tasks, including domain control, virtualization, hosting applications, databases, managing user accounts in Active Directory, file sharing, and remote server access. It is also used for endpoint security, running ERP systems, and supporting business applications such as SAP and Microsoft Dynamics. 

    The solution is user-friendly and easy to configure and install, with technical support available. Windows Server is widely used and trusted. It has helped organizations by offering a domain controller and domain service, allowing them to sell products with Microsoft and keep processes running 24/7 without downtime.

    Reviews from Real Users

    There are a number of characteristics that make Windows Server an extremely effective solution. Two major ones are its inherent flexibility and its user-friendly nature.

    PeerSpot user Antonio D., a sales manager at INFOSEC, takes note of Windows Server 2016’s flexibility when he writes, “The product is a good operating system. The features fit our needs very well. For example, with Windows Server, you can use a machine for printing, accessing the internet, or using some applications. You can do it all with one server. You don't need several servers. One is enough.”

    Himanshu T., a system administrator and DevOps engineer at a tech-services company, takes note of the various way in which Windows Server 2016 is easy to use when he writes, “This solution is very user friendly, easy to use for any system administrator, simple to deploy applications, has a wide range of applications available, great UI, and takes less technical skills to operate than some other competitors. Additionally, the active directory has great functionality; if we want to integrate any assets, then we can easily do it.”

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    Top Industries
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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%
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    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Government11%
    Educational Organization10%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise46%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Windows 11 vs. Windows Server
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Windows 11 vs. Windows Server and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Windows 11 is ranked 10th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 39 reviews while Windows Server is ranked 4th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 180 reviews. Windows 11 is rated 8.6, while Windows Server is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Windows 11 writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used for desktop computing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows Server writes "Easy to setup, stable and caters to my wide range of use cases but lacks user-friendly interface". Windows 11 is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE Leap, whereas Windows Server is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows 10, Oracle Linux and CentOS. See our Windows 11 vs. Windows Server report.

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