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Oracle Solaris vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Solaris
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
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
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Solaris is 2.6%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 5.2%, up from 0.4% 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
Offers good security features and reliability
The tool is quite complex and difficult for anyone trying to use or study it. The complexity of learning the tool is an area of concern where improvements are required. Oracle Solaris' lighter and simpler version can be introduced. I feel that Oracle Solaris is a user-friendly tool because I am exposed to it.
Anish Bheekoo - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable performance, straightforward setup process, and it is easy to join a domain
In terms of improvement, I have noticed some latency issues when loading large Excel or Word files. I'm not sure if it's a network or software issue, but it would be great if they could address that. Additionally, in terms of security, implementing easier remote access to laptops and providing more mature patching options would be beneficial. Overall, there is room for improvement in these areas. It should also give complete support for already tested versions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"It is a scalable solution. I recommend it for bigger companies."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"We like that the virtualization is built in, so you don't have to spend extra money on buying licenses for a hypervisor."
"Oracle Solaris is pre-installed in our environment. Thus, it is simple to customize."
"It works well. It is very stable and very good. It is also very safe. It cannot be easily infected by viruses or attacks."
"The backup capabilities are quite good."
"Oracle Solaris was the preferred operating system for their customers to run their databases on and to get the best performance. It performs well with Oracle applications. Additionally, there are some features inside that are called zones which are Linux containers."
"Windows 11 has a good user interface."
"Windows 11 is now more stable and doesn't crash like its earlier versions."
"It has helped with analytics."
"We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations."
"Quick Assist is a valuable feature."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its stability. When we planned the migration, about 70 percent of it was done remotely. We encountered some incidents, which were resolved quickly."
"The product's most valuable feature is its support service."
"The search bar and graphic user interface (GUI) are my most valuable features."
 

Cons

"I don't want to receive any updates on Oracle"
"If it could support other file systems, it would be better."
"Setting up Oracle Solaris can be complex because it requires more commands than other systems."
"I believe before Oracle was using Oracle Linux, they were using Oracle Solaris for their customers who are using Oracle databases. This was because it was more optimized for the hardware built for it. It has good performance for the database only. However, if you take it out of the Oracle applications, it will not do well compared to other operating systems, such as Linux or even Windows can have better performance."
"They could also enable Oracle OEM for x86 architecture as well."
"There is an issue where Solaris doesn't give the correct figures for memory use when checked."
"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."
"Solaris' package management could be improved, especially in comparison to Linux."
"There is room for improvement in terms of security."
"There was trouble installing a program from my USB flash drive."
"Drives are a significant issue, and finding the correct drives for everything to function properly is challenging."
"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"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."
"The user interface could be easier to operate when searching for more options."
"The product’s performance needs improvement."
"My problem with Windows 11 stems from the fact that I have to update it every other day."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Solaris is highly priced compared to other solutions, but since it's a niche product, this is to be expected."
"It is more expensive, but very complete and worth enacting."
"The current setup with hardware devices involves a higher cost, but the performance is top-notch."
"Its licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The price of Oracle Solaris could be less expensive."
"The solution is expensive and is based on an annual fee."
"The price is not good and needs to improve."
"It is a very expensive product."
"The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"I use the free home version."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."
"My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
"The tool is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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?
I have a university license, so I do not pay anything for Windows 11.
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
Drives are a significant issue, and finding the correct drives for everything to function properly is challenging. I also faced issues with Teams, although it's unclear whether this is related to W...
 

Also Known As

Solaris 11, Solaris
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Sample Customers

Siemens, IVV
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