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Rocky Linux vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Rocky Linux
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
5
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 Rocky Linux is 11.7%, up from 6.6% 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

Dominique Locksley - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 19, 2024
Very simple to work with, easy to learn, and has a competitive pricing
The UX design, the user front end, and the user GUI are very well done on the GNOME and KDE platform side. It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are. I have worked with a lot of different solutions like Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, and CentOS. Rocky Linux is very easy, and if you switch from one to the other, you can easily detect your tools in the front end. Since it is very similar to the file system breakdown of downloads and documents, it's very easy to show users where things will be.
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

"The custom install scripts streamline the setup process, making it straightforward."
"It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
"I haven't needed to use customer service or support, which speaks volumes about their product's reliability and ease of use."
"It helps us keep our workstations in sync and ensures consistent settings across most of our machines."
"The most valuable aspect is the seamless integration and robust compatibility of other tools."
"The ability to divide the screen into two or three sections is useful."
"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."
"Windows 11 is a user-friendly solution."
"The new search bar is a valuable feature."
"Windows 11 has a good user interface."
"It is a stable solution."
"We plan to increase the usage as it is easy to deploy, and most users are familiar with Windows."
 

Cons

"The solution's audio integration for virtual machines could be improved."
"In terms of improvement, Rocky Linux needs to clarify its identity and target audience."
"I have certain problems with the tool's DNS part, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Improved integration with Windows, particularly Active Directory, would be beneficial for the product. Currently, this aspect requires additional effort."
"One of the potential issues is that if you don't pay for support, you may need to manage certain aspects on your own and rely on the community for assistance."
"I have noticed a difference in audio option."
"The product’s performance needs improvement."
"The user interface could be easier to operate when searching for more options."
"When I was using Winsel, a tool for the existing purpose, and completing the purpose of that is to complete the file, it would show an error and ask me to purchase the product. But now, instead of giving the product, we have a patch to loop the tool. This happened via dot key dot shared and dot bat solutions. So, that kind of convenience has not been provided in Windows 11."
"The solution's stability can be improved."
"Major updates cause problems in small business environments because the end customers have to upgrade their workstations."
"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"The driver updates for the solution could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to the market prices of other tools, the solution has a very competitive pricing."
"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a three."
"The licensing cost is high."
"The tool is expensive."
"The product is well-priced."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten."
"The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."
"I use the free home version."
"My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
University
12%
Educational Organization
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Rocky Linux?
It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are.
What needs improvement with Rocky Linux?
Improved integration with Windows, particularly Active Directory, would be beneficial for the product. Currently, this aspect requires additional effort.
What is your primary use case for Rocky Linux?
I use the solution in my company to do some automation stuff to run Ansible, and it has an administration server to provide all the Linux control like a client node can be connected to that master ...
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.
 

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Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Rocky Linux vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
814,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.