# Windows 11, Deepin, Red Hat Enterprise Linux vs VirtualBox Comparison

| | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 4,277 | 15 | 975 | 292 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 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)

### Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Pros:
- Stability (55 reviews)
- Reliability (47 reviews)

Cons:
- High Cost (28 reviews)
- Expensive (18 reviews)

### VirtualBox

Pros:
- Virtualization Management (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (3 reviews)
- Communication Clarity (1 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (3182 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (503 reviews) | 9.1 (255 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (3214 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (769 reviews) | 9.0 (260 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (1423 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (576 reviews) | 9.0 (80 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (700 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (296 reviews) | 8.4 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (2914 reviews) | 6.5 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (486 reviews) | 7.9 (188 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (668 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (283 reviews) | 8.3 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (3062 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (483 reviews) | 8.7 (251 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

### Red Hat Enterprise Linux

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### VirtualBox

#### 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 |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | 8.3/10 | 42 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 
| **Image Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (24 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.7/10 | 47 |
| **VirtualBox** | 8.2/10 | 15 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (40 reviews) | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (44 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 7.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.8/10 | 25 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Support

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 731 |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 33 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 8.7 (539 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 9.0 (512 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.9 (476 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.6 (509 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 9 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (4):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system), [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)

**Unique to VirtualBox (2):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Windows 11 | Deepin | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 37.8% | 73.3% | 19.4% | 43.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 26.7% | 29.7% | 34.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 29.8% | 0% | 50.9% | 21.8% | 

### 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%

#### 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%

#### VirtualBox

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.5%
- **Computer Software:** 22.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.1%
- **Program Development:** 1.7%
- **Food & Beverages:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 26.6%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Windows 11

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 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)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (715 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 (1562 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 (219 reviews)

### Alternatives to Deepin

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 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)
- [XTIUM Desktop as a Service](https://www.g2.com/products/xtium-desktop-as-a-service/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (31 reviews)

### Alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise Linux

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1562 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 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 (425 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 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)

### Alternatives to VirtualBox

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [VMware Workstation Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-workstation-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (138 reviews)
- [VMware Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-fusion/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [Proxmox VE](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 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: [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
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..."

### 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"

### 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..."

### VirtualBox

- Title: [How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-virtual-machine-in-virtualbox) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Install Virtual Box on virtual box site.
after installation click on #New option
then get a name what types of os you want to install like Centos
then..."
- Title: [Is VirtualBox free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-virtualbox-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is"
- Title: [How easy is it to install VirtualBox and what is it used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10403-que-ta-facil-es-instalar-virtual-box-y-para-que-nos-sirve) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is relatively easy to install, you just need to run its installer and follow the quick installation steps. It helps us to simulate different operating..."
- Title: [What is VirtualBox software virtualization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-virtualbox-software-virtualization) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can run an OS virtually inside the software (virtualbox) without affecting the local OS.
The services of the virtualized OS could be limited but you can..."
- Title: [How does virtual box work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-virtual-box-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It uses the machine resources to allocate and run another machine. It's like having another pc, that shares your resources with the main one."

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