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SUSE Linux Enterprise vs Windows 10 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

SUSE Linux Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 10
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
271
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 SUSE Linux Enterprise is 7.3%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 10 is 3.1%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Dominique Locksley - PeerSpot reviewer
Has good kernel modules and upgrades
I like how the tool handles kernel modules and upgrades - we rarely have issues after upgrades, unlike with other Linux distributions like Oracle Linux or Ubuntu. The kernel module management is excellent. Changes made in one version typically work the same in other versions too, which isn't always the case with other distributions. There's also lots of information and community support available if you run into any problems, both on the official website and in forums and user groups. I know many people who use it specifically, so it's easy to get independent support if needed. I've been working with the tool for a long time, since 2003, before they became SUSE Linux Enterprise. It's always been one of the most admin-friendly Linux versions.
Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy installation and the initial setup time is reasonable
Stability can be an issue. I have to restart it every two days. And the boot time is quite long. My laptop's old, has no SSD, and is just a traditional Winchester. Had desktops with Windows 11 and SSDs, much better performance. But hardware limitations on my current laptop lead to stability and response issues. It's more like the whole reinstall every two years thing. It makes cleaning a pain. Performance improves significantly after a fresh install, then slowly deteriorates as I add more programs. But my biggest concern with Windows 10 is actually bigger than my situation. I'm replacing my laptop anyway, but I read that Windows 10 support ends in a year or so. And with hardware limitations, many other computers won't run Windows 11. So it's not just me. A lot of people with decent, still-working Windows 10 machines will lose support and be unable to switch to 11. This will be a significant problem for individuals and institutions. Large companies with thousands of computers don't replace them every three years, and they might face issues with many computers unable to run Windows 11 and lacking support for 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is very easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade."
"The return on investment has been significant, especially considering its cost-effectiveness compared to other solutions."
"I have not experienced any issues with this operating system."
"The stability of the solution is good. We have not had any issue with performance."
"The technical support services are good."
"The initial setup for most modern Linux distributions is normally straightforward. Most of the common distributions use an ncurses or GUI install."
"SUSE Linux's most valuable feature is the documentation - there is a lot of documentation about how to create custom servers."
"Linux is easy to use. You have more control on a Unix system."
"The most valuable feature is the set of multiple applications that are available."
"It is a much faster solution if you are transitioning from a traditional Windows operating system."
"It's stable, with good performance."
"The performance is good."
"Good user interface, flexible and stable."
"I like the basic features of the product, overall."
"Microsoft Edge came with Windows 10."
"The solution is easy to use and it supports a lot of applications."
 

Cons

"All distributions of Linux could use some improvement."
"When working in a Department of Defense environment, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) have to be followed. SLES is not really addressed directly here. It did make following security policy difficult."
"The product must improve its UI."
"They should provide chatbot support for customers to open the troubleshooting cases directly."
"I would like to see GUI improved, it could be more user-friendly."
"We have had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE manager."
"I have not been overly impressed with their technical support."
"Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE."
"There are some risks involved in integrating third-party solutions with Windows 10."
"Users should be able to access the system remotely."
"The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it."
"The updates are excessively long and take an entire hour during startup, which is ridiculous."
"I am not so happy with the performance"
"When it comes to the Home Edition, there is usually just a license."
"Support could be better."
"There is room for improvement in the troubleshooting feature."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"The tool is expensive compared to Red Hat. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"The product's licensing options align well with the evolving landscape of Linux variants."
"The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
"As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"For Filipino standards, it's quite expensive. We pay per license. So far, there have been no hidden costs."
"We pay for the license, and it's fine."
"We are classified as an enterprise and have an enterprise license."
"Microsoft supports free upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11."
"Windows 10 was pre-installed when I bought my laptop, so I haven't had to deal with any licensing costs."
"We already have a license for Windows 10 in our role as Microsoft partners."
"We pay a licensing fee."
"I do not have to pay for the license, it was included in the initial cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Linux Enterprise?
I used the open-source version, so there were no setup costs.
What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu. The software manager was different, making it challenging to install certain applications. Additionally, I encounter...
What needs improvement with Windows 10?
I do not have notes for improvement.
What is your primary use case for Windows 10?
In my case, I would mostly say it's because of security reasons. At least for the typical use cases that I generally rely on Windows for, there didn't seem to be a noticeable performance difference...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Air India, Akademicki Szpital Kliniczny (ASK), Allone, Altran, Apollo, ARCHIVA, Asia Innovatory Management School, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, AutoData Norge AS, Baldor Electric, Business Connexion, CASIO, Ciclum Farma, Delta Lloyd, Edumate , HPE,  SAP SE,  Lenovo, BMW, T-Systems, UCX, Turners & Growers, Shenzhen Development Bank, Bosch Group, JK Tyres & Industries, IOCL, European Space Agency, Daimler AG, China Minsheng Banking Corp, Café Coffee Day, Unisys,  Petrochina Company Ltd, Fitch Ratings, ABeam Consulting Co Ltd, Tyro Payments, Rackspace, Pacific Textiles, ...
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