# Oracle Linux, Windows 11 vs CentOS Comparison

| | Oracle Linux | Windows 11 | CentOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 348 | 4,290 | 426 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (46.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free   Unlimited | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Oracle Linux

Pros:
- Stability (14 reviews)
- RHEL Compatibility (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Support (14 reviews)
- High Cost (8 reviews)

### Windows 11

Pros:
- User-Friendly (269 reviews)
- Ease of Use (261 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (108 reviews)
- High Requirements (100 reviews)

### CentOS

Pros:
- Reliability (16 reviews)
- Stability (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Technology (7 reviews)
- Lack of Support (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Oracle Linux | Windows 11 | CentOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (249 reviews) | 9.1 (3195 reviews) | 9.1 (342 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (252 reviews) | 9.2 (3227 reviews) | 8.5 (343 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (173 reviews) | 9.2 (1436 reviews) | 8.6 (220 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (146 reviews) | 9.0 (702 reviews) | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (239 reviews) | 8.5 (2926 reviews) | 8.1 (286 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (141 reviews) | 8.9 (670 reviews) | 8.7 (161 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (231 reviews) | 8.9 (3074 reviews) | 8.3 (321 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Oracle Linux

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Oracle Linux  Free Download

Price: Free   Unlimited

Description: Free Download Link: http://yum.oracle.com/oracle-linux-isos.html


[Learn more about Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Windows 11

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### CentOS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oracle Linux** | 8.9/10 | 34 |
| **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 743 |
| **CentOS** | 8.8/10 | 26 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Oracle Linux | Windows 11 | CentOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (551 reviews) | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Oracle Linux | Windows 11 | CentOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (523 reviews) | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Oracle Linux | Windows 11 | CentOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (486 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Oracle Linux | Windows 11 | CentOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (517 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oracle Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **CentOS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Oracle Linux | Windows 11 | CentOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)



**Unique to CentOS (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Oracle Linux | Windows 11 | CentOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 21.6% | 37.7% | 31.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.6% | 32.5% | 38.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 46.9% | 29.8% | 30.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Oracle Linux

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.8%
- **Computer Software:** 11.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 3.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 32.0%

#### Windows 11

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5%
- **Computer Software:** 13.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 43.0%

#### CentOS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 30.2%
- **Computer Software:** 15.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Internet:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Research:** 1.7%
- **Program Development:** 1.5%
- **Education Management:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 30.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Oracle Linux

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (896 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (222 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews)
- [AlmaLinux OS](https://www.g2.com/products/almalinux-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Rocky Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/rocky-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 11

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (726 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (222 reviews)

### Alternatives to CentOS

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (896 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (484 reviews)
- [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (243 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (222 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Oracle Linux

- Title: [What is Oracle Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-oracle-linux-used-for) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The main use case for using Oracle Linux was to save millions of dollars migrating from Solaris UNIX. The use of Oracle Linux Cloud provides scalability and..."
- Title: [Is Oracle Linux the same as Red Hat?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-oracle-linux-the-same-as-red-hat) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, but it is compatible with RHEL"
- Title: [What is Oracle Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/oracle-linux-what-is-oracle-linux-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Oracle Linux used for running Java Applications"
- Title: [Who uses Oracle Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-oracle-linux) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Management."
- Title: [Does Oracle run on Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-oracle-run-on-linux) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Is it does, you are correct."

### Windows 11

- Title: [What is Windows 10 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-10-used-for) — 8 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It's meant to make your digital lifestyle simpler. For example, you don't need to memorize everything; you can just input it into the computer, and it will..."
- Title: [What are the main features of Windows 10?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-windows-10) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Cortana Integration
New Start Menu
New Microsoft Edge browser 
Improve UI and multitasking 
Control panel settings 
"
- Title: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to  recover"
- Title: [How to install windows using a flash how to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-windows-using-a-flash-how-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Web Development Services
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Shopify Development Services
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- Title: [Performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15624-performance) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Before changing the PC's configuration, it is necessary to rule out the possibility that the slowdown of the system is not caused by a virus or trojan. Run..."

### CentOS

- Title: [how can I install and use CentOS](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-install-and-use-centos) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "First download centos from the official repo. 
Later you can install by booting up your computer/laptop with centos iso image."
- Title: [How to install package?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-package) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "For install package use command : yum install <package_name>"
- Title: [Bolehkah ini digunakan untuk acara pembelajaran?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-this-be-used-for-learning-events) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can run Moodle, or other learning management system (LMS) products on CentOS Linux, or event management software. There is a rich set of open source..."
- Title: [Where did you go to learn how to use CentOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51381-where-did-you-go-to-learn-how-to-use-centos) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "At my first job organization. 
Some learning forums like stackexchange, tldp, the Linux Foundation etc..., 
"
- Title: [How can I acheive client isolation ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-acheive-client-isolation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "When I was learning about client isolation I found this web article very helpful. I hope it will help you. 

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