CloudLinux OS vs. Microsoft Windows

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CloudLinux OS
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
CloudLinux is an operating system (OS) that is commercially supported and interchangeable with the most popular RPM-based distribution on the market, from the company of the same name in Palo Alto. The vendor states its CloudLinux OS+ version was developed with shared hosting in mind, to give shared hosting providers what they need: advanced automation, deep-look performance analytics, and centralized monitoring tools. Intended for use by hosting firms, CloudLinux OS+ is designed to make life…
$7
per month per server
Microsoft Windows
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Windows is an operating system with editions to support business workstations.N/A
Pricing
CloudLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Editions & Modules
CloudLinux OS Solo
$7
per month per server
CloudLinux OS Shared
$14
per month per server
CloudLinux OS Shared Pro
$18
per month per server
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CloudLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscounts available for multiple server.
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Community Pulse
CloudLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Best Alternatives
CloudLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Small Businesses
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.7 out of 10
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.7 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.2 out of 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.2 out of 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
CloudLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(10 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(7 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
CloudLinux OSMicrosoft Windows
Likelihood to Recommend
CloudLinux
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Microsoft
I think for every business in the world Microsoft Windows is a good use as standard OS system. It’s easy to use and a lot of other company's use it which make it very appealing for user to learn more about Microsoft Windows. The Office 365 suite is really good as a free feature and used a lot by every user of Microsoft Windows. If you got a designer business I would recommend other brands that are specialized in that kind of work. I feel Windows will come short on that end.
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Pros
CloudLinux
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Microsoft
  • It is very easy to use, can be picked up by a novice in minutes.
  • It is aesthetically pleasing, and appears clean and modern.
  • Most programs that people use in their day to day run on windows natively.
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Cons
CloudLinux
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Microsoft
  • Forced updates occasionally have bad timing when ignored for too long
  • Microsoft Edge Web Browser is a bit clunky
  • The 3D desktop still needs some improvement
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Usability
CloudLinux
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Microsoft
It's easy to use, very straightforward, and user-friendly. It has improved over the years, but you still need to be careful not to shut it down improperly because that may lead to corruption and Windows being unable to boot. There is plenty of software available that covers most needs.
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Support Rating
CloudLinux
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Microsoft
support remains spotty, researching online articles are a pain
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Implementation Rating
CloudLinux
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Microsoft
MDT helped deploy OS to users machines via PXE boot.
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Alternatives Considered
CloudLinux
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Microsoft
Microsoft Windows and macOS are both useful operating systems. There are businesses who much prefer macOS and some that prefer Windows. Businesses that revolve around industries such as game design, art design, graphic design may opt to use macOS due to its optimization with programs that revolve around these topics. Other businesses that are more focused towards Data or text processing may opt to use Windows due to its familiarity across the world and ease of access.
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Return on Investment
CloudLinux
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Microsoft
  • Positively effects our easy of use of other programs
  • Take it for granted because it is so transparent in use
  • Definitely worth the price.
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