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AlmaLinux OS vs. Microsoft Windows

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AlmaLinux OS
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
AlmaLinux OS is a free Linux OS for the community, by the community. It is an Open Source, community owned and governed, forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, focused on long-term stability, providing a robust production-grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is 1:1 binary compatible with RHEL® and pre-Stream CentOS.N/A
Microsoft Windows
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Windows is an operating system with editions to support business workstations.N/A
Pricing
AlmaLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AlmaLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
AlmaLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Best Alternatives
AlmaLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Small Businesses
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.9 out of 10
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.1 out of 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprises
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.1 out of 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
AlmaLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
AlmaLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Likelihood to Recommend
Open Source
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Microsoft
It is well suited in a work environment, being that an organization can set up their system to be specifically work related and only certain users can get access is really helpful. I also like that multiple users can log in on the same device and keep each account seperate without interfering with the other.
MD
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Pros
Open Source
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Microsoft
  • Smooth operating system
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Easy integration of other Microsoft products
  • System encryption
  • Very secure
Michal Wyrzykowski | TrustRadius Reviewer
Michal Wyrzykowski
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
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Cons
Open Source
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Microsoft
  • confusing at first when shut down is under start menu
  • task bar on 2 displays sometimes won't hide automatically even though set that way
  • not so intuitive to set up 2 displays
Julia Kelly | TrustRadius Reviewer
Julia Kelly
Vice President
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Usability
Open Source
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Microsoft
Works fine until it stops working, then hard to troubleshoot and fix!
JC
Jonathan Chang
IT Support Engineer
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Support Rating
Open Source
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Microsoft
support remains spotty, researching online articles are a pain
JC
Jonathan Chang
IT Support Engineer
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Implementation Rating
Open Source
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Microsoft
MDT helped deploy OS to users machines via PXE boot.
JC
Jonathan Chang
IT Support Engineer
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Alternatives Considered
Open Source
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Microsoft
Because of its compatibility with third-party software requirements.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Return on Investment
Open Source
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Microsoft
  • Increased productivity
  • Intuitive interface
  • Quick operation
  • Minimal interruption from system processes
Michal Wyrzykowski | TrustRadius Reviewer
Michal Wyrzykowski
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
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