Link copied to clipboard # CentOS vs Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/centos/microsoft-windows-server-2019-base/export.csv) CentOSMicrosoft Windows Server...[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **CentOS** No pricing available **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **CentOS** 2 months Based on 57 responses **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** Not enough reviews yet Return on Investment **CentOS** 12 months Based on 48 responses **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** Not enough reviews yet Perceived Cost **CentOS** $$$$$ **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** Not enough reviews yet Average Discount **CentOS** 12% **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** Not enough reviews yet **Pros & Cons** from reviews **CentOS** [ Reliability (17) ](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1466824&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Stability (15) ](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1466522&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Outdated Technology (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2167300&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Lack of Features (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1467219&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** [ Integrations (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-windows-server-2019-base/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2013743&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Security (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-windows-server-2019-base/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1989979&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Performance Issues (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-windows-server-2019-base/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1989980&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Difficult Setup (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-windows-server-2019-base/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2353670&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **CentOS** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image") ActiveDirectory Domain... ](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9d00048205a466c174da3c77093a1336/apache-maven.png "Product Avatar Image") Apache Maven ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-maven/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_875175039c275eab2eed735a56ad8cee/chrome-os.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") Chrome OS ](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_bde6cd3bdabd1f16c41327bd71f4dee5/cpanel.png "Product Avatar Image") cPanel ](https://www.g2.com/products/cpanel/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/integrations) **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** Not enough data **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **CentOS** 9.1 9.1342 **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** 10.0 10.06 Ease of Use **CentOS** 8.5 8.5343 **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** 9.7 9.76 Ease of Setup **CentOS** 8.5 8.5220 **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** Not enough data Ease of Admin **CentOS** 8.5 8.5205 **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** Not enough data Quality of Support **CentOS** 8.1 8.1286 **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** 9.2 9.26 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **CentOS** 8.6 8.6162 **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** Not enough data Product Direction (% positive) **CentOS** 8.3 8.3321 **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base** 10.0 10.06 **Features** ratings from reviews Operating System 8.8 26 Not enough data User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 31.4% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 38.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 30.0% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 31.4% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 38.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 30.0% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 25.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 37.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 37.5% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 25.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 37.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 37.5% **Reviewers' Industry** [![CentOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565579/centos.svg "CentOS")](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) CentOS Information Technology and Services 30.2% Computer Software 15.5% Computer & Network Security 5.7% Telecommunications 4.2% Internet 3.7% Other 40.6% [![Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3a7a925cc43d97814fa81ec2d6c06f45/microsoft-windows-server-2019-base.jpeg "Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-windows-server-2019-base/reviews) Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base Computer & Network Security 25.0% Consulting 12.5% Staffing and Recruiting 12.5% Marketing and Advertising 12.5% Law Enforcement 12.5% Other 25.0% Alternatives **CentOS Alternatives** ![Ubuntu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b0cb18835a92aa4bb723c4d488c6400/ubuntu.svg "Ubuntu") [ Ubuntu ](/products/ubuntu/reviews) ![Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3042cb71cbf8ba9820007715c12aea60/red-hat-enterprise-linux.jpg "Red Hat Enterprise Linux") [ Red Hat Enterprise Linux ](/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) ![Windows 7](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565509/windows-7.svg "Windows 7") [ Windows 7 ](/products/windows-7/reviews) ![macOS Sierra](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566982/apple-macos-sierra.svg "macOS Sierra") [ macOS Sierra ](/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) **Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base Alternatives**