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SUSE Linux Enterprise vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 3, 2025

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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 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
45
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 11 is 6.9%, up from 1.0% 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.
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

"The initial setup for most modern Linux distributions is normally straightforward. Most of the common distributions use an ncurses or GUI install."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"The most valuable features of the solution are patching and the BTRFS file system."
"The return on investment has been significant, especially considering its cost-effectiveness compared to other solutions."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the installation part...We don't face any issues related to the operating system or application."
"The solution offers a secure operation system."
"It is very easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade."
"Linux is easy to use. You have more control on a Unix system."
"I use Windows 11 for development environments and find it user-friendly."
"Windows 11 is very user-friendly and has improved user interactivity compared to Windows 10."
"I use the solution for a normal home office."
"The search bar and graphic user interface (GUI) are my most valuable features."
"Windows 11 is mainly used for support and provides improved performance compared to Windows 10."
"The security features in Windows 11 are always being updated."
"It is a stable solution."
"Windows 11 has a very straightforward initial setup."
 

Cons

"All distributions of Linux could use some improvement."
"The solution is expensive."
"I have not seen an ROI with this solution."
"The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu."
"The free version sometimes has security holes."
"Compared with the competition, of late actually, the solution has increased its pricing tremendously."
"In the next release it would be nice to see more integration and better automation of processses."
"Additionally, error handling needs improvement. The system should be more transparent when there's an error, rather than just declaring a generic error. It would be helpful if it could provide more specific information about the problem on that particular system. As it stands, you can waste a lot of time trying to troubleshoot these vague errors."
"Drives are a significant issue, and finding the correct drives for everything to function properly is challenging."
"The Android subscription does not support all devices. It should be extended to all devices."
"I have noticed a difference in audio option."
"Windows 11 needs to improve its pricing."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"Whenever there is an update, a black screen appears which is due to patches being installed in the background."
"Drives are a significant issue, and finding the correct drives for everything to function properly is challenging."
"The tool's pricing is expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
"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."
"I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
"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 of SUSE Linux Enterprise could be cheaper. Other solutions, such as"
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
"The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
"The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"The tool is expensive."
"The product is well-priced."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."
"I'm not directly involved in the financial aspects, but based on feedback from colleagues, Microsoft is flexible with pricing and addressing other licensing needs."
"I didn't pay for Windows 11 as it is automatically installed with Microsoft update."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
University
8%
Educational Organization
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?
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 do you like most about Windows 11?
We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
Windows 11 requires a very powerful hardware infrastructure. When installed on an old machine, it can be problematic due to outdated configurations. For a better experience, Windows 11 should be im...
 

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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