G2 Vendor Directory

Apple OS X Yosemite vs. IBM AIX

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricApple OS X Yosemite

by Apple

IBM AIX

by IBM

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count9470
Ease of use9.38.7
Ease of setup9.28.7
Quality of support9.19.3
Meets requirements9.19.1
NPS67.03296756.716418
Small Business60.6%14.7%
Mid-Market22.3%26.5%
Enterprise17.0%58.8%
Total page views298289
Total LLM citations60291

Apple OS X Yosemite

OS X Yosemite, released in October 2014, is the eleventh major version of Apple's desktop operating system for Mac computers. This update introduced a comprehensive redesign, aligning the Mac interface more closely with the aesthetics of iOS, featuring a flatter, more modern look with translucent elements and a refreshed color palette. Yosemite also emphasized enhanced integration between Mac and iOS devices, offering users a more seamless and connected experience across their Apple products.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Design Aesthetics
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation
  • Speed/Performance
  • App Ecosystem

IBM AIX

IBM AIX is a robust and secure UNIX operating system designed for IBM Power Systems, offering a scalable and cost-effective platform for mission-critical workloads in regulated environments. With a history dating back to 1986, AIX has evolved to provide 99.9999% uptime, hybrid cloud integration, and AI-ready performance, enabling organizations to modernize infrastructure, reduce risk, and streamline operations.

Pros

  • Security/Safety
  • Stability
  • Speed/Performance
  • Reliability
  • Long-Term Support
  • New Features