Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

SUSE Linux Enterprise vs Windows 11 comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 6.9%, down from 8.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 7.3%, up from 1.3% 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

"The main feature is that Linux is flexible to work with for most web-based applications."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is stable."
"The most valuable features of the solution are patching and the BTRFS file system."
"Linux is easy to use. You have more control on a Unix system."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable."
"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."
"Windows 11 is very user-friendly and has improved user interactivity compared to Windows 10."
"It supports AI initiatives like we use co-pilot."
"Windows 11 is now more stable and doesn't crash like its earlier versions."
"We plan to increase the usage as it is easy to deploy, and most users are familiar with Windows."
"Having Windows 11 on both my personal and company laptops made it easier for me to use."
"I use Windows 11 for development environments and find it user-friendly."
"The new search bar is a valuable feature."
"The ability to divide the screen into two or three sections is useful."
 

Cons

"In the next release it would be nice to see more integration and better automation of processses."
"We previously had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE Manager, but the issue was resolved."
"SUSE could make more APIs available."
"Compared with the competition, of late actually, the solution has increased its pricing tremendously."
"We have had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE manager."
"I don't like the frequency of updates, especially if they're only from the vendor."
"Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE."
"I would appreciate the product's future releases being lighter and operating more efficiently on smaller systems."
"I have noticed a difference in audio option."
"The solution's memory management could be improved."
"If we can have some features to compare two versions of the same file,"
"Windows 11 has a terrible snipping tool. It seems to be quite buggy. The previous version that came with Windows 10 is better."
"I didn't find any reliable reviews for applications in the Microsoft Store."
"The solution's stability can be improved."
"I would like to add a frontend to manage the virtual machines that are installed in Windows 11. It should also improve security which includes patching the vulnerabilities."
"The product’s performance needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform is affordable."
"The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
"The tool is expensive compared to Red Hat. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
"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 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."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"Windows 11's pricing is fair."
"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."
"My machine came with a Windows 10 license and I upgraded to Windows 11 without paying anything. If you buy a new computer, Windows 11 is included with it."
"The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
"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."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"I rate Windows 11’s pricing a six or seven out of ten."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions are best for your needs.
865,295 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 11?
There's no difference; Windows 11 is not more expensive than Windows 10 for my institution. I spend £11,000 a year on Microsoft, which is a lot for a school. That £11,000 is for all Microsoft produ...
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
I have faced challenges with Windows 11, particularly with a recent Wi-Fi wireless issue. The dot 1.80 update caused Wi-Fi drivers to automatically disconnect, preventing users from connecting to W...
 

Also Known As

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3
No data available
 

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, ...
Information Not Available
Find out what your peers are saying about SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: July 2025.
865,295 professionals have used our research since 2012.