# Windows 11, Deepin, Oracle Linux vs Windows 8 Comparison

| | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 4,274 | 15 | 345 | 575 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free   Unlimited | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Windows 11

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

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

### Deepin

Pros:
- Design Aesthetics (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- App/Game Issues (1 reviews)
- Slow Updates (1 reviews)

### Oracle Linux

Pros:
- Stability (14 reviews)
- RHEL Compatibility (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Support (15 reviews)
- High Cost (8 reviews)

### Windows 8

Pros:
- Speed/Performance (20 reviews)
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Unfriendly Interface (14 reviews)
- Menu Issues (11 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (3173 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (246 reviews) | 7.8 (428 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (3205 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (249 reviews) | 7.6 (438 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (1414 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (170 reviews) | 8.3 (175 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (699 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (145 reviews) | 7.6 (114 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (2905 reviews) | 6.5 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (236 reviews) | 7.7 (390 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (667 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (140 reviews) | 7.3 (98 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (3055 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 8.1 (228 reviews) | 6.1 (418 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Windows 11

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Deepin

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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 8

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 721 |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle Linux** | 8.8/10 | 30 |
| **Windows 8** | 8.2/10 | 54 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 8.7 (533 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 9.0 (505 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.8 (467 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.6 (499 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 7.7 (35 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Windows 11 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to Deepin (1):** [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi)

**Unique to Oracle Linux (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to Windows 8 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Windows 11 | Deepin | Oracle Linux | Windows 8 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 37.8% | 73.3% | 21.5% | 45.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 26.7% | 31.2% | 28.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 29.8% | 0% | 47.3% | 25.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Windows 11

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5%
- **Computer Software:** 13.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **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%

#### Deepin

- **Computer Software:** 33.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.7%
- **Sports:** 6.7%
- **Retail:** 6.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.7%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.7%
- **Human Resources:** 6.7%
- **Government Relations:** 6.7%

#### Oracle Linux

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.4%
- **Computer Software:** 11.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 32.3%

#### Windows 8

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.9%
- **Computer Software:** 13.9%
- **Education Management:** 4.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Banking:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 41.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Windows 11

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2380 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 (188 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (706 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 (1558 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews)

### Alternatives to Deepin

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (233 reviews)
- [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Workspace ONE](https://www.g2.com/products/workspace-one/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [Neverinstall](https://www.g2.com/products/neverinstall-neverinstall/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Cameyo](https://www.g2.com/products/cameyo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (31 reviews)

### Alternatives to Oracle Linux

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2380 reviews)
- [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)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1558 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)
- [AlmaLinux OS](https://www.g2.com/products/almalinux-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Rocky Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/rocky-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 8

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2380 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1558 reviews)
- [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (481 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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"

### Deepin

- Title: [Is Deepin better than Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-deepin-better-than-windows) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is Deepin good for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deepin-good-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I love its fantastic Desktop Enviromnent, it is clear, modern, minimalistic.I would say Deepin is more user friendly that Ubuntu with a much more modern UI"

### 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: [Who uses Oracle Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-oracle-linux) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Management."
- 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: [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 8

- Title: [Is Windows 8 a good operating system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-windows-8-a-good-operating-system) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tak-sedikit-yang-penasaran-dengan-kelebihan-windows-8-jika-dibandingkan-dengan-windows-sebelumnya-yakni-windows-7-berikut-ini-lebih-lanjut-informasi-mengenai-kelebihan-windows-8-dibanding-windows-7-yang-telah-dirangkum) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Because Windows 8 is the best."
- Title: [Windows 8 recommended software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-8-recommended-software) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "I recommend it 100%"
- Title: [What is Windows 8 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Windows 8 is an operating systems used on computers. we can use this for office use  / personal use. Depend on our requirement we can select the versions of..."
- Title: [What is Windows 8.1 and its features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-1-and-its-features) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Best windows i using all time for working
"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/windows-11-vs-deepin-vs-oracle-linux-vs-windows-8)