# Ubuntu, macOS Sierra, Windows 11 vs Linux Mint Comparison

| | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 2,384 | 482 | 4,270 | 189 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Ubuntu

Pros:
- Ease of Use (337 reviews)
- Linux/Ubuntu OS (299 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (141 reviews)
- Driver Issues (104 reviews)

### macOS Sierra

Pros:
- User-Friendly (26 reviews)
- Speed/Performance (23 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (13 reviews)
- Apple Limitations (11 reviews)

### Windows 11

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

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

### Linux Mint

Pros:
- User-Friendly (11 reviews)
- Linux/Ubuntu OS (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Driver Issues (5 reviews)
- Limited Apps/Store (4 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (1874 reviews) | 9.1 (318 reviews) | 9.1 (3176 reviews) | 8.9 (151 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (1891 reviews) | 9.3 (323 reviews) | 9.2 (3208 reviews) | 9.0 (150 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (904 reviews) | 9.2 (140 reviews) | 9.2 (1417 reviews) | 9.1 (68 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (648 reviews) | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (1719 reviews) | 8.9 (290 reviews) | 8.5 (2909 reviews) | 8.3 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (567 reviews) | 8.8 (70 reviews) | 8.9 (668 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (1774 reviews) | 8.9 (296 reviews) | 8.9 (3058 reviews) | 8.2 (144 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Ubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### macOS Sierra

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Windows 11

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Linux Mint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 43 |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Linux Mint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | 8.8 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | 8.7 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 92 |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Linux Mint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | 9.4 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | 9.4 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | 8.7 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | 9.3 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | 9.1 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | 9.2 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.5 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 59 |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Linux Mint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Support

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | 9.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interface support** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processor support** | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Support** | 9.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security updates** | 9.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 272 |
| **macOS Sierra** | 9.2/10 | 63 |
| **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 725 |
| **Linux Mint** | 8.7/10 | 28 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 9.1 (198 reviews) | 9.4 (47 reviews) | 8.7 (533 reviews) | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 8.6 (213 reviews) | 9.2 (47 reviews) | 9.0 (509 reviews) | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.6 (170 reviews) | 9.3 (45 reviews) | 8.9 (473 reviews) | 7.8 (18 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.8 (186 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.6 (506 reviews) | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Linux Mint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | 9.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cryptography** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ubuntu** | 8.4/10 | 49 |
| **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Linux Mint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Documentation** | 8.4 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

**Unique to Ubuntu (5):** [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [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 | Ubuntu | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 | Linux Mint | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.3% | 54.1% | 37.8% | 53.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.0% | 27.3% | 32.4% | 32.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.7% | 18.7% | 29.8% | 13.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Ubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.4%
- **Computer Software:** 25.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Education Management:** 1.9%
- **Program Development:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

#### macOS Sierra

- **Computer Software:** 18.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Media Production:** 1.7%
- **Accounting:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.2%

#### Windows 11

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5%
- **Computer Software:** 13.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 43.0%

#### Linux Mint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.0%
- **Computer Software:** 21.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.5%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.4%
- **Newspapers:** 4.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Research:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.7%
- **Medical Devices:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 28.2%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Ubuntu

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1557 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews)

### Alternatives to macOS Sierra

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Oracle Solaris](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-solaris/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 11

- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1557 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (94 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)

### Alternatives to Linux Mint

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (94 reviews)
- [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (84 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Ubuntu

- Title: [I'm having trouble installing applications on Ubuntu. What are the best practices for a beginner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-having-trouble-installing-applications-on-ubuntu-what-are-the-best-practices-for-a-beginner) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Please let me know the error, I can help you in installing application on Ubuntu."
- Title: [Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ubuntu-really-good-os-comoared-to-other-linux-distros) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Avinash,

The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to..."
- Title: [What is Ubuntu used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "operating system"
- Title: [What is Ubuntu Desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-desktop-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks you
"
- Title: [What is special about Ubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-special-about-ubuntu) — 5 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "is one of the stable linux."

### macOS Sierra

- Title: [Is the beta version of MacOS Catalina safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16117-is-the-beta-version-of-macos-catalina-safe) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Well, not that much if you are using old school applications that may not have been updated. Since Catalina is completely dropping 32 bits application..."
- Title: [What are the new features in Mac OS High Sierra?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-new-features-in-mac-os-high-sierra) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "When I am listening to music, Safari automatically blocks audio and video in Sierra, unless I authorize it on a specific page. It will not stop the music and..."
- Title: [Is Mac OS Sierra any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mac-os-sierra-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What does macOS Sierra do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-macos-sierra-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It provides us following features,
1. Siri integration
2. Auto unlock 
3. Universal clipboard"
- Title: [What are you guys using Mac primarily for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50710-what-are-you-guys-using-mac-primarily-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Work"

### 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: [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
https://aquatecinnovative.com/
Shopify Development Services
https://aquatecinnovative.com/shopify-development-services/
PHP..."
- 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..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to  recover"

### Linux Mint

- Title: [Is Linux Mint still supported?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linux-mint-still-supported) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Very well, It supports older hardware as well as newer. Pleasant experience while coding..."
- Title: [Is Linux Mint any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linux-mint-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "For me it is the best distribution for office."
- Title: [What is Linux Mint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-linux-mint-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Linux Mint is an operating system based on the Ubuntu and Debian distributions, which provides versions with the main current desktops (Cinnamon, MATE, KDE,..."
- Title: [What software comes with Linux Mint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-comes-with-linux-mint) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Firefox and LibreOffice"
- Title: [My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/my-screen-brightness-buttons-are-not-working-in-linux-mint) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Best"

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