# Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Zorin vs Windows 7 Comparison | | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 975 | 46 | 894 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (50.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux Pros: - Stability (55 reviews) - Reliability (47 reviews) Cons: - High Cost (28 reviews) - Expensive (18 reviews) ### Zorin Pros: - Lightweight Size (2 reviews) - User-Friendly (2 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (2 reviews) - Installation Difficulties (1 reviews) ### Windows 7 Pros: - User-Friendly (17 reviews) - Ease of Use (14 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (13 reviews) - Security Issues (11 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (503 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.9 (711 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (769 reviews) | 9.5 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (724 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (576 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (270 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (296 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (215 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (486 reviews) | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (648 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (283 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (198 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (483 reviews) | 9.6 (30 reviews) | 7.0 (676 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Zorin #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 7 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Virtualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.7/10 | 47 | | **Zorin** | N/A | N/A | | **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Scalability** | 8.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Portability** | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Recovery** | 8.6 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **OS Integration** | 9.0 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Saving** | 8.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Container Engine | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.8/10 | 25 | | **Zorin** | N/A | N/A | | **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A | #### Application Support | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Deployment** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interface support** | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Processor support** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Support** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### System Capability | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Self Healing High Availability** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Orchestration** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scalability** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Automatic Security Updates** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security updates** | 9.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 33 | | **Zorin** | N/A | N/A | | **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 55 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (44 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 8.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | ### IoT Operating Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 9 | | **Zorin** | N/A | N/A | | **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A | #### Security | Feature | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Controls** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Security** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cryptography** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (3):** [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-engine) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Zorin | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 19.4% | 68.2% | 34.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.7% | 27.3% | 33.1% | | **Enterprise** | 50.9% | 4.5% | 32.1% | ### By Industry #### Red Hat Enterprise Linux - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.5% - **Computer Software:** 11.3% - **Telecommunications:** 6.5% - **Financial Services:** 5.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.0% - **Banking:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 3.7% - **Defense & Space:** 3.4% - **Government Administration:** 2.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.1% - **Other:** 35.1% #### Zorin - **Information Technology and Services:** 34.9% - **Computer Software:** 16.3% - **Research:** 4.7% - **Higher Education:** 4.7% - **Accounting:** 2.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3% - **Computer Games:** 2.3% - **Construction:** 2.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.3% - **Consumer Services:** 2.3% - **Other:** 25.6% #### Windows 7 - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.8% - **Computer Software:** 10.3% - **Higher Education:** 5.0% - **Education Management:** 4.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8% - **Telecommunications:** 2.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3% - **Accounting:** 2.1% - **Banking:** 2.0% - **Financial Services:** 1.9% - **Other:** 50.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise Linux - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews) ### Alternatives to Zorin - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4278 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews) ### Alternatives to Windows 7 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews) - [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (220 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Title: [What in RHEL you guys love?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35917-what-in-rhel-you-guys-love) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Stability, Security, Lifeycle, World class Support " - Title: [Why should I use Red Hat Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-should-i-use-red-hat-linux) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "If you are looking for a stable, reliable, and secure operating system, then Red Hat Linux is a great choice. Google uses Red Hat Enterprise Linux to power..." - Title: [What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/red-hat-enterprise-linux-what-is-red-hat-enterprise-linux-used-for-19dd5271-6d29-4249-956f-b8dc44f0ce30) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is an Operating System" - Title: [What are the six key features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-six-key-features-of-red-hat-enterprise-linux) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Lightweight cost-effective with enterprise licensing easy to use most of the software is compatible most acceptable OS multiple option for Administrators " - Title: [What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/red-hat-enterprise-linux-what-is-red-hat-enterprise-linux-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "RedHat is an organization that comes up with products like Linux bundles, cloud computing components, middleware products, cloud management tools, and..." ### Zorin - Title: [How to resize windows - Zorin OS 16](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-resize-windows-zorin-os-16) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Just do dragging the edges or corners of the window" - Title: [Can we do programming in Zorin OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-we-do-programming-in-zorin-os) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, Linux is really good for programmers." - Title: [Is Zorin better than Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-zorin-better-than-windows) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" ### Windows 7 - Title: [What is Windows 7 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-7-used-for) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "its use for Personal and office Desktop " - Title: [how to find computer specs windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-find-computer-specs-windows-7) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),..." - Title: [Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-think-microsoft-will-extend-support-for-windows-7-after-january-14-2020) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page..." - Title: [Support for Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12026-support-for-windows-7) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite..." - Title: [I am using dell vostro 1550 laptop with windows 7 home basic version. can I upgrade my system to windows 10 version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-7-i-am-using-dell-vostro-1550-laptop-with-windows-7-home-basic-version-can-i-upgrade-my-system-to-wind) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can use Windows 10." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/red-hat-enterprise-linux-vs-zorin-vs-windows-7)