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We performed a comparison between CentOS 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 CentOS vs. Windows 10 Report (Updated: March 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The technical support is good.""The community and knowledge base are very robust.""It’s scalable.""It is a stable soultion.""The initial setup is very easy.""The product is free to use.""CentOS is very easy to use, and all the commands are user-friendly.""There are a lot of sources on the internet that you can use to solve any issues, and people share their experiences. It's not a closed system"

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"Compared to previous Microsoft services and Windows versions, Windows 10 is a lot more stable.""Windows 10 is user-friendly and very easy to get a compatible driver for the hardware.""As we are talking about Microsoft, I have encountered no problems with the installation.""Windows 10 is more user-friendly and compatible than the previous version, Windows 7.""We can be certain of what documents are being worked on and by who — that is, of course, essential.""Windows 10 is ubiquitous, so everyone knows how to use it.""The installation process is pretty easy.""People who have been using Windows tend to keep using it because they are familiar with it, they do not start using Apple or something else. There has been a lot of improvement from previous versions and can be used on many systems."

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Cons
"The performance could stand improvement.""Like every operating system, it could be more secure.""CentOS NetworkManager is an area of concern in the solution that needs improvement, and it is the same with other products from Red Hat.""CentOS could be improved with more user-friendly monitoring.""This solution is no longer suited to our business following the change they have made to the release process. It is no longer an enterprise solution.""When comparing the GUI of CentOS to Microsoft Windows or Mac, it could improve.""It would be ideal if Red Hat would continue the CentOS versions in an open-source format. They seem to be moving away from that. Now only paid versions are available.""Previous versions were unstable."

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"While we have patches on a monthly basis, the solution could be more secure.""They try to make it user-friendly for non-technical users. But, when you have a little bit of technical experience, you find it difficult to go around UI wrapper.""I want a more stable version of the Linux interface that you can use within Windows 10.""If Microsoft could find a way to better manage updates and patches, that could be more useful for end users, which would be good.""The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it.""The interface could be more friendly.""It could have more integration and a better pricing plan.""This solution is good enough, but Windows is always playing catch-up when it comes to development. An improvement I would like to see is in Windows updates. They don't seem to test the updates."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There are no licensing costs for CentOS."
  • "It is open-source, which means it is a free product. It has a one-time deployment cost."
  • "There is no license required for this solution."
  • "There is no price or licensing required — it's open-source."
  • "There are no licensing fees. CentOS is a free solution."
  • "There are no licensing fees for CentOS."
  • "We are using a subscription-based license option for CentOS."
  • "CentOS is a free solution."
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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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    Top Answer:Red Hat Enterprise Linux is fantastic. It is an inexpensive solution that has excellent security, performance, and stability, and also lots of features. I specifically like that the solution has… more »
    Top Answer:CentOS is very easy to use, and all the commands are user-friendly.
    Top Answer:The product must provide AI features in future releases.
    Top Answer:The solution is the back-end operating system for almost all my activities. I use it to connect with the client network and open the files in the system.
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    Overview

    CentOS is a versatile operating system with many use cases, including virtual spaces, scientific computing, data center servers, web-based applications, and more. Its valuable features include customization options, low memory consumption, performance, scalability, open-source nature, cost-saving, and compatibility with Red Hat packages. 

    The solution has helped organizations save money on licensing and improve testing capabilities for new implementations without spending additional resources. CentOS is a stable, reliable, and efficient operating system that is easy to use and integrate with other applications and services.

    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.”

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    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Government12%
    Comms Service Provider12%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government9%
    University7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise33%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise39%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    CentOS vs. Windows 10
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about CentOS vs. Windows 10 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    CentOS is ranked 5th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 63 reviews while Windows 10 is ranked 7th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 259 reviews. CentOS is rated 8.2, while Windows 10 is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of CentOS writes "Allows you to securely store data, and command prompts make it simple to use". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 10 writes "User-friendly, easy to setup and manage domain ". CentOS is most compared with Oracle Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server and Rocky Linux, whereas Windows 10 is most compared with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu Linux, Oracle Solaris and Google Chrome Enterprise. See our CentOS vs. Windows 10 report.

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