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SUSE Linux Enterprise vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

SUSE Linux Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
31
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
43
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 8.4%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 3.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

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.
Pmurki@Micron.Com Praveen - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"SUSE Linux Enterprise is easy to configure for those who are not hardcore command-line driven."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable."
"The return on investment has been significant, especially considering its cost-effectiveness compared to other solutions."
"The solution is easy to use, secure and allows for simple manipulation."
"I have not experienced any issues with this operating system."
"It's a flexible solution."
"The most important feature is the automatic kernel lifecycle subscription, which is critical for us because the server cannot go down once we start offering any services on the cluster."
"It is very easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade."
"The solution's steps are now very customized and it has great functionality."
"The variety of tools utilized to meet unique needs across the company and different departments."
"We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations."
"The graphics of Windows 11 are awesome."
"Windows 11 is more user-friendly in GUI (Graphical User Interface) and offers a wide range of settings and preferences."
"One valuable feature is the ability to snap windows to different sections of the screen, which is especially useful on big screens."
"The solution's most valuable features are overall desktop and fast booting."
"It is a stable solution."
 

Cons

"The solution is expensive."
"Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE."
"The platform doesn't support certain APMs."
"SUSE could make more APIs available."
"They should improve their educational portal."
"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could improve, it is too expensive."
"I have not seen an ROI with this solution."
"I would like to see GUI improved, it could be more user-friendly."
"Windows 11 is not very stable, and its stability could be improved."
"Windows 11 needs to improve the speed with which it loads programs"
"From what I've been reading recently about the malware attacks on Windows Office 365 users, I might have some concerns about securing the OS."
"I didn't find any reliable reviews for applications in the Microsoft Store."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"There was trouble installing a program from my USB flash drive."
"Windows 11 is quite expensive compared to other products."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
"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 price is reasonable."
"As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
"The tool is expensive compared to Red Hat. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"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."
"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."
"The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"I use the free home version."
"The solution is affordable."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"I didn't pay for Windows 11 as it is automatically installed with Microsoft update."
"We take a yearly license, but payment-wise, it's better to pay monthly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
7%
 

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?
The pricing is slightly higher than expected, but it is manageable for our current project. For the upcoming projects, we are looking for cost-effective solutions.
What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?
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 u...
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?
We use a cracked version of Windows, so there are no licensing costs.
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
Configuring network connectivity and sharing printers and scanners in Windows 11 can be a bit more challenging compared to Windows 10. Accessing the network settings takes more time and can be cumb...
 

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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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