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SUSE Linux Enterprise vs Windows 10 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 3, 2025

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
7th
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
4.8
Number of Reviews
280
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 6.9%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 10 is 2.7%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Naveen Venugopal - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient IT management with crucial automatic updates but needs developer-friendly configuration
Sometimes it is a bit of work for developers to change the configurations. Some kernels will not fit with some packages, and this aspect could be improved. Furthermore, the system's rigidity when updating packages and services needs improvement. Additionally, there should be more loosely bound functionalities to improve developer experience.
Deboprio Dutta - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved security features with gaming enhancements while supporting various features
I understand that Windows 11 supports quite a bit of additional features for people who are, for example, into high-end gaming and the features that support that kind of utility. It's not personally much of a thing for me, however, I've heard about differences between the two operating system versions. To the best of my knowledge, I think Windows 11 brings some AI features for Microsoft Copilot, which probably weren't as integrated into the previous version. There are the occasional bugs and issues that pop up, yet none are significant enough for me to consider a major update. Overall, it's a smooth experience.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup for most modern Linux distributions is normally straightforward. Most of the common distributions use an ncurses or GUI install."
"Out-of-the-box SLES supported all of our HBAs and hardware specific components."
"The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes."
"The technical support services are good."
"The operating system is efficient in terms of security."
"The most valuable feature is that there is an inbuilt HANA firewall."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is stable."
"It is a stable platform."
"I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use."
"The solution is easy to install. Even my child could set up the system."
"The usability is satisfactory."
"We can be certain of what documents are being worked on and by who — that is, of course, essential."
"The performance, overall, has been excellent."
"My overall rating for Windows 10 is 9 out of 10."
"If users don't want to worry about compatibility with any Windows application, I think that Windows is a good solution."
"Windows 10 is very smooth, and I experience no significant issues."
 

Cons

"We previously had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE Manager, but the issue was resolved."
"We have had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE manager."
"I have not been overly impressed with their technical support."
"Compared with the competition, of late actually, the solution has increased its pricing tremendously."
"SUSE Linux could provide more information about cost and the details of how clustering works."
"I would like to see better functionality for interacting with cloud-based systems."
"They should probably just make clustering a bit simpler and also provide more descriptive log files for cluster services."
"The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu."
"The security could always be better."
"Sometimes, upgrades may fail, leading to system crashes or other unexpected issues."
"Sometimes it can be resource-hungry."
"After some time it becomes slower. The performance seems to be affected after a while."
"Windows explorer does not support two windows systems."
"Improvement is needed in boot time since once it gets dated and more updates come into play, booting time increases, which can be a pain from an end user's perspective."
"I think there are too many unnecessary questions when installing the solution. I try to do it as quickly as possible, answering "no" or "I don't want" to most questions. I don't remember the questions because I just try to skip them all. I don't pay attention to particular questions as I don't need them. I know I'll get Windows at the end, which I need. Compared to years ago, the installation process now has many more non-technical questions about usage and family members, which I don't like."
"I think that the user interface is a little bit complicated and can be more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would advise others to download the free or strictly open source versions, then test them in their environment before committing to a purchase. This will allow for testing suitability for applications that they want to run."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is reasonably priced compared to other operating systems. I find it's a much better option for us than Oracle, for example, because of the pricing structure. The pricing is easier to explain to clients and makes it easier to get clients' commitment. The licensing is also simpler to manage and keep track of. Their responsiveness is great - they give feedback very quickly when we ask questions about licensing or other aspects. This helps ensure we're always at the gold standard regarding licensing and everything related to SUSE Linux Enterprise."
"The tool is expensive compared to Red Hat. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"The platform is affordable."
"There is a free tier and a paid support tier. If you do not need support, then the solution is free to use. If you need support then there is an option for that as well."
"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 product's licensing options align well with the evolving landscape of Linux variants."
"The pricing could be improved."
"I do not have to pay for the license, it was included in the initial cost."
"All Microsoft products are expensive."
"This solution could definitely be a little cheaper."
"While I am not the IT manager, I do know that the licensing costs comes with a subscription that is based on volume."
"I think it is fair. I haven't bought it on my own because our laptops are from the company, and our company pays for it."
"I have a corporate license."
"When compared with other Operating Systems, such as Linux-based solutions, it's expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
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?
There is an issue with using Outlook, as you have to acquire a license. The basic version offered by Windows 10 does not allow direct preview of emails, requiring downloads instead. If they could a...
What is your primary use case for Windows 10?
I am working with Aras PLM. We are using Aras PLM, Windows 10 and Jira. Teams has very good features. We are using soft phones.
 

Also Known As

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3
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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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