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We performed a comparison between CentOS and Windows 10 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed CentOS vs. Windows 10 Report (Updated: March 2024).
771,212 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"CentOS's most valuable features are that it's cost-saving and helps to scale down your usage.""The user access level is most valuable. When you do administration with CentOS, the number of customizations that you can do for each user is higher than other solutions. It is very customizable.""The most valuable feature is the limited resources the solution uses in operation.""There are a lot of sources on the internet that you can use to solve any issues, and people share their experiences. It's not a closed system""CentOS' best feature is that it's the standard product for Linux, so it's well-supported.""The technical support is good.""There's lots of great documentation available.""Offers useful information and has good compatibility."

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"Windows 10 is stable, but you need to install system updates constantly and download new antivirus definitions to avoid getting into any trouble.""The stability of the solution is good. it doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. It's quite reliable.""The solution is easy to use, user-friendly, and has a good graphical interface.""The solution is stable.""I am impressed with the tool's interface and navigation.""Windows 10's most valuable feature is that it is quite intuitive and really easy to use compared to other operating systems.""The solution is easy to use and user-friendly.""I like the main window pane where you can sort your mostly used and different types of apps, such as OneDrive, Google Chrome, and Access. I can just open up the main window, and those apps are right there at my fingertips. I moved from Windows 7 to Windows 10, and it took me a little while to get used to Windows 10, but once I got used to it, I do like it. It integrates with everything that I am using, and it gives me everything that I need as a user."

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Cons
"The stability could always be improved.""The price could be better. They could add more drivers in terms of peripherals and other things. Add more drivers for the Linux specifications in the next release. Right now, they are just pushing to have more drivers for Windows instead of Linux.""It would be useful if reporting were included as part of the basic license.""The main issue is the End of Support. For that reason, we will switch to another operating system.""The product lacks a graphical user interface that can help users automate certain systems using the native features offered by CentOS.""The solution’s stability could be improved.""CentOS is not easy.""This solution is no longer supported and will not receive any updates going forward."

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"The stability could be a bit stronger - if they were going to work on any specific aspect.""Features don't work correctly sometimes due to bugs.""It would be better if it were more stable. It will also help if Microsoft improves the user interface in the next release.""The security should be increased.""The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it.""Sometimes it can be resource-hungry.""The pricing could always be improved.""There is room for improvement when it comes to the licensing."

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  • "There are no licensing costs for CentOS."
  • "It is open-source, which means it is a free product. It has a one-time deployment cost."
  • "There is no license required for this solution."
  • "There is no price or licensing required — it's open-source."
  • "There are no licensing fees. CentOS is a free solution."
  • "There are no licensing fees for CentOS."
  • "We are using a subscription-based license option for CentOS."
  • "CentOS is a free solution."
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  • "Windows 10 is licensed. It was included with the purchase of my laptop."
  • "For my home computer it's a lifetime license, only purchased once."
  • "I think it is fair. I haven't bought it on my own because our laptops are from the company, and our company pays for it."
  • "Windows 10 came with the computer when I bought it, so it was already licensed."
  • "The basic operating system of any hardware should be free. Therefore, it should be free. They should charge only for the enterprise level or enabling the hypervisor. They should charge for Professional Windows 10, but the basic OS should be free."
  • "I have never bought this solution myself, I generally get it with my Notebook for free. I think they are competitively priced at this moment."
  • "When we purchase a new machine, it comes with it, and we don't pay separately for the license."
  • "This solution could definitely be a little cheaper."
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    Top Answer:Red Hat Enterprise Linux is fantastic. It is an inexpensive solution that has excellent security, performance, and stability, and also lots of features. I specifically like that the solution has… more »
    Top Answer:CentOS is very easy to use, and all the commands are user-friendly.
    Top Answer:I get updates continuously. The product must send updates less frequently. The copy speed changes depending on the size of the file.
    Top Answer:It is an operating system. I need it to access applications and services. I use the tool for personal purposes.
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    42
    Average Words per Review
    310
    Rating
    8.3
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    Overview

    CentOS is a versatile operating system with many use cases, including virtual spaces, scientific computing, data center servers, web-based applications, and more. Its valuable features include customization options, low memory consumption, performance, scalability, open-source nature, cost-saving, and compatibility with Red Hat packages. 

    The solution has helped organizations save money on licensing and improve testing capabilities for new implementations without spending additional resources. CentOS is a stable, reliable, and efficient operating system that is easy to use and integrate with other applications and services.

    Windows 10 is one of Microsoft’s most advanced operating systems for personal computers (PCs), tablets, and other similar devices. To date this operating system is active on more than 1.3 billion personal computers worldwide.

    Windows 10 has many features that make it arguably the most popular operating system for PCs on the planet. Included in these are a wealth of security features designed to stop malware from compromising both devices and networks. It has integrations for various multifactor authentication as well as non-password-reliant login technologies such as iris scanning. These keep networks safe from the moment that a user logs in. It also has security tools which not only identify, isolate, and remove threats, but also limit the damage that they can cause.

    Benefits of Windows 10

    Some of the benefits of using Windows 10 include:

    • A wide array of security features that proactively protect your system from malware of all kinds. The Windows Defender Exploit Guard feature constantly scans your system’s background for threats. It identifies, isolates, and removes the malware from your infected network. It can also quarantine infected devices to stave off an outbreak of infection across your network.
    • Allows you to browse the web in a way that protects your network from cyber-threats, enabling you to browse the internet from the confines of a virtual machine. If your device becomes infected, the malware will be unable to spread beyond the virtual machine that it has already infected.
    • The ability to synchronize multiple devices so that you can work from anywhere at any time. Windows 10’s Timeline feature enables you to save your work in a Microsoft application. You can then access this saved work on another Windows 10 device and continue from wherever you left off.

    Reviews from Real Users

    The Windows 10 operating system stands out from the competition for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its ability to secure users from digital threats and its main app management screen, which gives users the ability to easily manage their applications.

    One PeerSpot user who is the founder, president, and COO at an analyst firm, noted Windows 10’s impressive security suite when they wrote, “My impression is that the security via Windows Defender is good enough that I no longer feel a need for another third-party security solution, which had always been the case in the past. I think that perception still holds true.”

    Mike K., a collaboration specialist at a comms service provider, takes note of the main app management screen when he writes, “I like the main window pane where you can sort your mostly used and different types of apps, such as OneDrive, Google Chrome, and Access. I can just open up the main window, and those apps are right there at my fingertips.”

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    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Government12%
    Comms Service Provider12%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise33%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise39%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    CentOS vs. Windows 10
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about CentOS vs. Windows 10 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,212 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    CentOS is ranked 5th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 63 reviews while Windows 10 is ranked 7th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 256 reviews. CentOS is rated 8.2, while Windows 10 is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of CentOS writes "Allows you to securely store data, and command prompts make it simple to use". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 10 writes "User-friendly, easy to setup and manage domain ". CentOS is most compared with Oracle Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server and Rocky Linux, whereas Windows 10 is most compared with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu Linux, Oracle Solaris and Google Chrome Enterprise. See our CentOS vs. Windows 10 report.

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