# Windows 11, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux vs Debian Comparison

| | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 4,280 | 975 | 19 | 220 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.8% 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)

### Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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

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

### Rocky Linux

Pros:
- Stability (2 reviews)
- Community Support (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)
- Lack of Support (1 reviews)

### Debian

Pros:
- Ease of Use (19 reviews)
- Reliability (16 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Technology (9 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (7 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (3186 reviews) | 9.0 (503 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (156 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (3218 reviews) | 8.4 (769 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (157 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (1427 reviews) | 8.5 (576 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 8.5 (296 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (2917 reviews) | 8.8 (486 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.4 (148 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (668 reviews) | 8.8 (283 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (3066 reviews) | 8.9 (483 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (141 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Windows 11

#### 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

### Rocky Linux

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Debian

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.7/10 | 47 |
| **Rocky Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Debian** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.6 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

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

### Container Engine

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

#### Application Support

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

#### System Capability

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

#### Security

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

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 734 |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 33 |
| **Rocky Linux** | 9.9/10 | 6 |
| **Debian** | 9.5/10 | 33 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 8.7 (542 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (24 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 9.0 (515 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.9 (479 reviews) | 7.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (20 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.6 (511 reviews) | 8.2 (30 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (26 reviews) | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rocky Linux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Debian** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Operating Systems

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

#### Security

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


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


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Windows 11 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Rocky Linux | Debian | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 37.8% | 19.4% | 35.3% | 48.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 29.7% | 41.2% | 30.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 29.8% | 50.9% | 23.5% | 20.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### 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%

#### Rocky Linux

- **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3%
- **Computer Software:** 16.7%
- **Manufacturing:** 5.6%
- **Retail:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6%
- **Maritime:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 5.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.6%
- **Government Relations:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 5.6%

#### Debian

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.5%
- **Computer Software:** 14.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.7%
- **Computer Networking:** 5.1%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Higher Education:** 2.6%
- **Government Administration:** 2.6%
- **Internet:** 2.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 26.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Windows 11

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 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 (716 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 (1563 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)

### 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)
- [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 (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)
- [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 Rocky Linux

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Amazon Linux 2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-linux-2-2021-10-12/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (70 reviews)
- [openSUSE Leap](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (241 reviews)

### Alternatives to Debian

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 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 (426 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)
- [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (85 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)
- [Amazon Linux 2](https://www.g2.com/products/tj-cloud-nexus-365-technology-co-ltd-amazon-linux-2/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (65 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..."

### 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..."

### Rocky Linux

- Title: [What is Rocky Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-rocky-linux-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Rocky Linux is especially suitable for users needing an alternative to CentOS or RHEL. It is bug-for-bug compatible with RHEL and shares most of the..."

### Debian

- Title: [Is debian good for daily use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-debian-good-for-daily-use) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What is the use of Debian?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-debian) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is a Linux operating system distribution, that can be adapted for many server and desktop scenarios. "
- Title: [What is a Debian system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-debian-system) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Debian is an Operating System based on Linux kernel!If you got used with Linux you will be comfortable with Debian too!"
- Title: [Would it be possible to also add contributor role in G2?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-it-be-possible-to-also-add-contributor-role-in-g2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I think that would be better"
- Title: [Do you think debian can be the most used operating system  than windows in few years?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50938-do-you-think-debian-can-be-the-most-used-operating-system-than-windows-in-few-years) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I don't think for common users, but I think for the IT area, yes. Many programmers, network administrators, computer security specialists, etc., are seeing..."

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