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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 February 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Solaris is 2.8%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 4.7%, up from 0.3% 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

"The most valuable feature of Oracle Solaris is the incremental backup that happens in the system."
"It is a scalable solution. I recommend it for bigger companies."
"Solaris Zones and Containers are my favorite features."
"Solaris is scalable because they have their own file system, like CFS."
"Oracle Solaris is great due to the fact that it actually is meant for high-end servers."
"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."
"We like that the virtualization is built in, so you don't have to spend extra money on buying licenses for a hypervisor."
"This product handles databases well; they run on top of the operating system."
"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."
"The ability to divide the screen into two or three sections is useful."
"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."
"Windows 11 is an easy-to-use solution."
"We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations."
"I use the tool for work which includes emails, using the internet, etc."
"The most valuable feature is animation. It is a good solution in terms of performance."
"Windows 11 is mainly used for support and provides improved performance compared to Windows 10."
 

Cons

"This product is not as flexible as other similar solutions on the market today."
"Oracle Solaris can improve by supporting all the recent features that are in the market from other competitors."
"The solution is pricey and can be improved by lowering the cost."
"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."
"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."
"Solaris' package management could be improved, especially in comparison to Linux."
"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."
"The solution must improve its aesthetics."
"If we can have some features to compare two versions of the same file,"
"Windows 11 needs to improve the speed with which it loads programs"
"Sometimes the Windows 11 system hangs, and its stability could be improved."
"Windows 11 is not very stable, and its stability could be improved."
"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"Sometimes, I experience slowness in Windows 11, and its speed could be improved."
"I would like the solution to include AI integration. It also needs to have better support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is not good and needs to improve."
"The solution is expensive and is based on an annual fee."
"Its licensing is on a yearly basis."
"This solution needs a license to use it."
"As a private user or individual, I wouldn't recommend it to others, considering it is a costly product."
"It is a very expensive product."
"The product is inexpensive."
"The current setup with hardware devices involves a higher cost, but the performance is top-notch."
"I didn't pay for Windows 11 as it is automatically installed with Microsoft update."
"The licensing cost is high."
"The product is not cheap."
"We take a yearly license, but payment-wise, it's better to pay monthly."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"The solution is affordable."
"We pay for a yearly license 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."
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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
16%
Comms Service Provider
10%
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?
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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