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Oracle Solaris vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Solaris
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
42
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 Oracle Solaris is 3.5%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 3.0%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Zandile Mushi - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 8, 2024
Offers good security features and reliability
In my company, Oracle Solaris is linked to our CRM, which serves as a database of information. For security companies, we have monthly subscriptions to check their credit scores and everything, and the tool is also linked with the Home Affairs department for verification since it is a database that…
Pmurki@Micron.Com Praveen - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 19, 2024
Easy to use, stable product and improve productivity
We use our laptops with Windows only. We use it for everything. For the last 20 years, my entire career, I've been using Windows only. Office 365 will be extensively used, along with other tools from Office 365 Everything is good. It's easy to use. It supports AI initiatives. Like we use…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It stands out for its exceptional stability."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten since we haven't faced any issues."
"We are able to deploy new environments very quickly and securely. Using the virtualization features, we can migrate the environments very flexibly between our servers."
"The product's most valuable feature is partitioning resources and optimizing hardware utilization effectively."
"It is a scalable solution. I recommend it for bigger companies."
"Solaris' best feature is its stability."
"Oracle Solaris is great due to the fact that it actually is meant for high-end servers."
"Solaris's best features are high availability, robustness, and database hosting."
"Windows 11 has nice icons and colors."
"The ability to divide the screen into two or three sections is useful."
"Windows 11 is more user-friendly in GUI (Graphical User Interface) and offers a wide range of settings and preferences."
"We plan to increase the usage as it is easy to deploy, and most users are familiar with Windows."
"The tool is user-friendly. It is easy to use, and we have many applications like Excel and Word where we can do spreadsheet work."
"The graphics of Windows 11 are awesome."
"The variety of tools utilized to meet unique needs across the company and different departments."
"Windows 11 has a very straightforward initial setup."
 

Cons

"Currently, there are two variants, there's SPARC and there's x86. I would have wanted a scenario where they're all just one product."
"The primary drawback with this product is the lack of version updates."
"It is not easy to use. It doesn't have a user-friendly interface. It should be easy to use. We are planning to move from Solaris to Linux because Linux is more flexible and user-friendly. Its installation should also be easier. Solaris also needs specific hardware to work well, which is another reason why we are moving to Linux. It should be more flexible in terms of hardware. It should have better integration with other hardware platforms."
"There is an issue where Solaris doesn't give the correct figures for memory use when checked."
"Solaris is not easy to use. It needs better GUI, UI, and configuration tools."
"The solution is pricey and can be improved by lowering the cost."
"I would love to see improvements in SVM, so file systems could be increased or migrated without downtime to the environment, similar to what ZFS is capable of."
"If it could support other file systems, it would be better."
"Windows 11 has a terrible snipping tool. It seems to be quite buggy. The previous version that came with Windows 10 is better."
"The product should focus more on security, particularly Outlook. It should also look into pricing since people will stop using it after a while if the prices are high."
"Some minor features of Windows 10 are missing in Windows 11."
"The product’s performance needs improvement."
"The vendor must focus on building more reliable hardware."
"The product needs options for personalization and self-development. AI functions are also another area where improvement can be made. We're starting to use these features, but there's room for further development and integration."
"I didn't find any reliable reviews for applications in the Microsoft Store."
"The solution's stability can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive and is based on an annual fee."
"It is a very expensive product."
"If you buy Oracle hardware it's supported free with the hardware. If you're putting it on non-Oracle hardware, that is when you buy the support license, which is also very reasonable. It is $1000 dollars per year, so it's not overly expensive."
"As a private user or individual, I wouldn't recommend it to others, considering it is a costly product."
"The price is not good and needs to improve."
"There should be an option to install the solution for free and just pay for the support. We purchased an annual license and the price could be better."
"We don't use an authorized license."
"The solution is free to use."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The tool is expensive."
"My machine came with a Windows 10 license and I upgraded to Windows 11 without paying anything. If you buy a new computer, Windows 11 is included with it."
"I'm not directly involved in the financial aspects, but based on feedback from colleagues, Microsoft is flexible with pricing and addressing other licensing needs."
"I use the free home version."
"The licensing cost is high."
"Windows 11's pricing is fair."
"We take a yearly license, but payment-wise, it's better to pay monthly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Oracle Linux compare with Solaris?
When comparing Oracle Linux and Solaris, I believe that Linux is more secure and more flexible. It is also very suitable for enterprises that are already Oracle solution users. I found Linux to be ...
What do you like most about Oracle Solaris?
We use the solution as an internal operating system.
What do you like most about Windows 11?
We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 11?
The licensing is expensive, but it's value for money. Many people need it for deployment in Windows environments. It's very much required at this time.
 

Also Known As

Solaris 11, Solaris
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Sample Customers

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Find out what your peers are saying about Oracle Solaris vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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