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CentOS vs Windows 10 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

CentOS
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 10
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
269
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of CentOS is 7.5%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 10 is 3.9%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 15, 2024
In-depth documentation available and command-line utility works well
One issue I recently faced, but I think it was due to my IT support guys, was that when the server storage gets full, the service crashes. It's very difficult to regain access and stability in that situation. That could be improved. So, the stability might be improved. But I don't think it's a CentOS-level issue. The system administrators need to come up with a solution for that, but I don't think it's CentOS's fault. I haven't done any research [R&D] on this issue. There's one thing for sure. We recently migrated from CentOS 7 to CentOS 9, and it was a bit difficult. For example, updating Windows is simple; you just download it, and it takes about 15-20 minutes. But that's not the case with migrating from CentOS 7 to 9. We had to back up the entire server, launch a new server, and then restore the backup to the new server. We couldn't directly migrate. I think that was a bit of a problem. The setup and updates are not that new in CentOS.
Darko Borovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 30, 2024
Easy to use and has good features like control panel, system settings, and backup
Windows 10 is mostly used in our production system. We are a TV station with some software depending on an operating system. This software won't be able to start or manage in other operating systems. We were forced to use Windows 10. Since we updated that software, we switched to Windows 11…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It helps us install and deploy our applications."
"The scalability of CentOS is good. We can deploy the operating system in many hardware, laptops, and servers."
"The product is free to use."
"The user interface of CentOS is intuitive, we can also use the command prompt."
"CentOS is very easy to use, and all the commands are user-friendly."
"If I need to install a feature or fix a server issue, I can easily find answers online. The CentOS community is also vast and helpful."
"Offers useful information and has good compatibility."
"The product is based on Red Hat and very stable."
"I prioritize stability and performance, so I'm accustomed to the Windows interface. When I attempt tasks on Linux, it feels unfamiliar to me. Prolonged usage, and familiarity should lead to efficiency."
"I like the changes made to the user interface compared to the previous version of Windows such as Windows eight and Windows nine."
"The initial setup was fairly straightforward. It took just about a day."
"Windows has significantly improved its performance and stability over the past seven or eight years. In the earlier days, issues were more challenging to resolve, but nowadays, most problems are easily fixed."
"The product's configuration and deployment phases are easy."
"It is stable, scalable, and secure. It is also easy to install."
"It's quite simple to install. I don't think that it's a problem. It takes maybe half an hour or less to install. It depends on the specs of the PC and what you need to do in advance, like backing up your drives. At most, it takes an hour."
"I've got a good level of familiarity with it. The user interface is intuitive."
 

Cons

"It would be useful if reporting were included as part of the basic license."
"In the future, CentOS will no longer be compatible with Red Hat."
"Integration with other platforms could be improved."
"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."
"CentOS can be somewhat difficult for beginners, as it has a complex UI, especially for those not in the IT field."
"The solution could be more scalable."
"The price of CentOS could improve."
"CentOS could improve by having troubleshooting logs."
"Features don't work correctly sometimes due to bugs."
"The solution is not secure."
"Sometimes, the tool gives a blue screen without any reason, and then I have to restart the system."
"The connection with the Apple product could be better."
"It could be more stable."
"Windows 10 is not so stable sometimes. We've seen bugs before, so we contacted Microsoft technical support and they resolved it."
"Windows 7 and Windows 10 are identical. However, Windows 10 is the slowest of all the variants. You need to use a solid-state drive if you are going to run Windows. Otherwise, once you install it, and give it some time it is going to slow your whole system down. Especially if you are using the internet, it is going to slow your system down fast. Additionally, it could be more secure as Windows 10 is more vulnerable to viruses."
"It could have more integration and a better pricing plan."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is free of cost to use."
"There are no costs for CentOS, it is open-source."
"There is no price or licensing required — it's open-source."
"The solution is open-source and does not have any costs or licensing fees."
"CentOS is an open source that is free of cost."
"We don’t have to pay for the system’s licenses."
"It's freeware, so we can use it without worrying about licensing."
"CentOS is free."
"The solution is not expensive and there is a license required."
"The price is fine."
"The product is moderately priced."
"When compared with other Operating Systems, such as Linux-based solutions, it's expensive."
"It's not cheap, and it's one of the inconveniences. Most of the time, we use group licensing, permitting us to install servers for three months. When we want to have personal licenses, it costs too much here in Senegal."
"This solution could definitely be a little cheaper."
"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."
"We have a license for all the products in my organization—the license for Windows Server and the license for the desktop version like Windows 10."
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Comparison Review

it_user281973 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 24, 2017
It's improved our company's system environments that run Oracle databases.
Red Hat is mission critical to our environment Red Hat has improved the mission critical environments running Oracle databases, while CentOS has improved our web environment and MySQL. Oracle and SAP Environment and all HPC environments. 10 years No issues Very stable i don´t find any problem…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) or CentOS?
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 fe...
What do you like most about CentOS?
CentOS is very easy to use, and all the commands are user-friendly.
What needs improvement with Windows 10?
Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could mak...
What is your primary use case for Windows 10?
We use the solution as an operating system.
 

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