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Windows for IoT vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricWindows for IoT

by Microsoft

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.34.5
Review count192,412
Ease of use8.68.9
Ease of setup8.39.1
Quality of support8.98.6
Meets requirements8.79.2
NPS57.89473771.034775
Small Business42.1%47.6%
Mid-Market36.8%32.7%
Enterprise21.1%19.7%
Total page views363,590
Total LLM citations163,733

Windows for IoT

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

Pros

    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