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Ubuntu vs. Windows for IoT

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

MetricUbuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Windows for IoT

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.54.3
Review count2,41219
Ease of use8.98.6
Ease of setup9.18.3
Quality of support8.68.9
Meets requirements9.28.7
NPS71.03477557.894737
Small Business47.6%42.1%
Mid-Market32.7%36.8%
Enterprise19.7%21.1%
Total page views3,59036
Total LLM citations3,73316

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings you the best of open source, backed by enterprise-grade assurance. Ubuntu delivers a unified and stable experience. Ubuntu serves as an interoperable platform, from the desktop to the edge. Wherever you innovate, you can expect high-performance and the same rich tooling ecosystem. Through community and partnership, we ensure that Ubuntu is always at the cutting-edge.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Open Source
  • User Interface
  • User-Friendly
  • Speed/Performance

Windows for IoT

Windows 10 IoT lets you use the power of Windows to create a solution quickly and securely.

Pros