# Windows 11 Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Windows 11 Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Operating Systems products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11 --- # Windows 11 Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Windows 11 ## What is Windows 11? Windows 11 is the latest operating system for Windows, with enhanced security, performance and gaming capabilities. New features included with Windows 11 include screen space optimization using Snap Assist, widgets, more gaming and productivity apps, workflow maximization and more. Use the task bar, Chat with Microsoft Teams with a single touch,manage passwords with Microsoft Edge, Navigate with touch feature, swipe to change desktops, and faster quick search. ## What is Windows 11 used for? [Operating Systems](https://www.capterra.com/operating-systems-software/) Overall rating Based on 101 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 89% Neutral 6% Negative 5% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Windows 11?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.microsoft.com&name=Windows 11) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Windows 11 4.4 (101) VS. [### Android 11](https://www.capterra.com/p/228982/Android-11/) [4.6 (121)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228982/Android-11/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.5 (101) Ease Of Use 4.7 (121) Value For Money 4.1 (81) Value For Money 4.5 (88) Customer Service 4.0 (72) Customer Service 4.0 (88) ## Windows 11 alternatives [Ubuntu](https://www.capterra.com/p/229058/Ubuntu/) [4.7 (122)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229058/Ubuntu/reviews/) Starting price $225.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/229058/Ubuntu/) Highest Rated [MacOS Big Sur](https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/) [4.8 (59)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/) [iOS14](https://www.capterra.com/p/228981/iOS14/) [4.6 (53)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228981/iOS14/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228981/iOS14/) [Linux Mint](https://www.capterra.com/p/229032/Linux-Mint/) [4.8 (52)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229032/Linux-Mint/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/229032/Linux-Mint/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11/alternatives/) ## Who uses Windows 11? Based on Capterra reviews from the past 4 years ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. System Updates 4.4 (82) 69.51% of 82 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important With this capability, you receive frequent and seamless updates that improve security, add features, and fix bugs. Reviewers appreciate the regularity, stability, and flexibility of update scheduling, noting both automatic and manual options with minimal disruption. Desktop Interface 4.4 (82) 67.07% of 82 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important It gives you an intuitive and customizable desktop experience, making navigation straightforward. Reviewers indicate the interface is familiar, easy to use, and visually appealing, with many customization options and minimal learning curve for previous Windows users. User Interface 4.3 (75) 72.00% of 75 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Windows 11 offers a visually refreshed and customizable interface with a centralized start menu and improved organization. Users think it is simple, attractive, and easy to navigate, highlighting the personalization options and the smooth transition for those familiar with Windows. Data Security 4.2 (70) 70.00% of 70 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important You benefit from robust security measures like Secure Boot, Bitlocker, and Windows Defender. Some users say Windows 11 provides strong protection, frequent security updates, and reliable notifications, though a few still use extra antivirus tools for added peace of mind. File Management 4.5 (71) 71.83% of 71 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, save, and store files Memory Management 4.2 (62) 67.74% of 62 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Store and save retrievable data Windows 11 6 features You benefit from robust security measures like Secure Boot, Bitlocker, and Windows Defender. Some users say Windows 11 provides strong protection, frequent security updates, and reliable notifications, though a few still use extra antivirus tools for added peace of mind. It gives you an intuitive and customizable desktop experience, making navigation straightforward. Reviewers indicate the interface is familiar, easy to use, and visually appealing, with many customization options and minimal learning curve for previous Windows users. Create, save, and store files Store and save retrievable data With this capability, you receive frequent and seamless updates that improve security, add features, and fix bugs. Reviewers appreciate the regularity, stability, and flexibility of update scheduling, noting both automatic and manual options with minimal disruption. Windows 11 offers a visually refreshed and customizable interface with a centralized start menu and improved organization. Users think it is simple, attractive, and easy to navigate, highlighting the personalization options and the smooth transition for those familiar with Windows. Features 4.5 (101) 4.5 Based on 101 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.1 (81) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 4.1 (81) 4.1 Based on 81 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.0 (72) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.0 (72) 4.0 Based on 72 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.4 Based on 101 reviews Filter by rating 5(61) 4(29) 3(6) 2(1) 1(4) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent Facinet S. Cassier Fund-Raising ### "Un système moderne et fluide, idéal pour le multitâche professionnel." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 28, 2026 J'utilise Windows 11 quotidiennement dans un cadre professionnel depuis plus d'un an. Globalement, c'est un système d'exploitation stable et visuellement très réussi qui facilite l'organisation du travail grâce à ses outils de fenêtrage. Malgré quelques rigidités au niveau de la barre des tâches et des exigences matérielles strictes, le gain en fluidité et en sécurité compense largement ces défauts. C'est un outil fiable pour la gestion de projets et la bureautique moderne." Pros Interface Moderne : Le nouveau design épuré avec les fenêtres aux coins arrondis et le menu Démarrer centré apporte une touche de modernité bienvenue par rapport à Windows 10. Cons Exigences Matérielles : La nécessité d'avoir une puce TPM 2.0 rend l'installation impossible sur certains ordinateurs pourtant encore performants, ce qui peut être frustrant. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DB Don B. Owner Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ### "No Need for windows 11" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 January 28, 2026 My old computer worked fine other than it slowing down I think primarily because of all the garbage Microsoft loaded in with every "update" Pros Nothing. Just seems to be a marketing upgrade for Microsoft. For basic day to day there is no advantage. Cons The cost and time to purchase and transfer information. By constantly sowing fear that windows 10 would put our computers at risk was nothing but a marketing ploy. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Bryan J. Democratic Presidential Candidate Accounting ### "Windows 11 Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 15, 2026 I have loved every minute of using windows 11, because you can constantly learn something new about the software as you use it. Pros It was the best operating system they have ever made and I am looking forward to the release of windows 12! The user interface is so easy to use and very easy to learn how to use the system. Cons When Windows XP first come out they had the control panel in a place where you could find it easily. Windows 11 thou, in order to find the control panel, you have to type control panel in the search bar to get to it. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Leandro A. Developer Computer Software ### "Windows 11 Review" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 December 16, 2025 It is solid .But it eats too much RAM .Also , you have to be logged in to your Microsoft account in order to finish installing Windows 11 , really annoying , you can hack that , but it's not ideal , I really didn't like that . Pros It is the standard OS , I use it because everyone does .It is heavy on resources , but solid overall Cons You have to be logged in to your Microsoft account in order to finish installing Windows 11 , really annoying Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. FP Fred P. Self employed Customer service and tech support consultant Marketing and Advertising ### "My windows 11 review." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 November 13, 2025 the jump from windows 10 to 11 was a real upgrade in ways that it surely was done to make it better, the simplified steps that makes it a great OS are mostly here Pros The polished way it looks and works, to my opinion, it's still the operating system to go, others are great too, not to talk smack about them, and I would say that in sometimes in a very specific way better, but Windows is to me the best and widely accepted. Cons The native support for Android apps that was promised at first, yes, there are ways to make it possible, but not quite, in some cases and it's understandable that needs to be done on a somewhat decent computer (good ram, cpu, gpu etc) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AS Alessandro S. Assemblatore Computer Hardware ### "Windows 11: Un software straordinario (per certi aspetti)" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 22, 2025 Nonostante tutto, consiglio vivamente a qualsiasi utente di fare l'upgrade a Windows 11, sopratutto al giorno d'oggi che Windows 10 non è più supportato. Pros Windows 11 è un vero spettacolo informatico: semplifica la vita di tutti i giorni ed è adatto un po’ a tutto. Le fantastiche animazioni e il pieno supporto con quasi tutte le app lo rendono ancora più interessante. È consigliatissimo a chi cerca un software creativo, intuitivo e sicuro. Cons L’unico problema è la scarsa compatibilità con molti dispositivi: Windows 11, infatti, ha requisiti minimi piuttosto severi, probabilmente perché tutte queste animazioni richiedono una scheda grafica abbastanza potente. Switched from [Linux Mint](https://www.capterra.com/p/229032/Linux-Mint/) Adatto per sviluppatori, di conseguenza non adatto a me. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Glen N. IT Director Religious Institutions ### "Business Standard" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 27, 2025 Now days, either off the shelf for home or co figured for business with on-prem server or Intune, Windows is still the easiest system to deploy, and for gaming it's still typically a must for the best compatibility with the most games. Pros Easy to deploy, up to touchless with new Intune configuration. It's still a big industry standard for work as well and with the latest versions of OneDrive, you can sync your employee's important work files so if they have to work at another station or their computer dies, their work isn't gone. Cons There's time when you really need a Mac or if you don't want to pay for a license you could also go with a flavor of Linux. I haven't experienced something like a bad patch in so long though I can't speak poorly of that. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RR Ruben R. IT Manager Information Technology and Services ### "Post Oak Tech & Windows 11" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 23, 2025 Overall seems to be stable, such as windows 10. I am hoping for a version that will not force so many disruptive updates. It creates frustration to the end user. Pros It is stable, more multitasking options such as widgets. It is visually appealing. Operating Systems seems to be more responsive with clear icons' display Cons Legacy software does not work on it. Too many updates, many are forced regardless of computer settings. Center taskbar can be confusing for new/non-technical users. Some major updates need technical troubleshooting, not available for the common user. Alternatives considered [MacOS Big Sur](https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/) Reasons for choosing Windows 11 Ease of use, compatible with most productivity applications, less restrictive. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MB Mohamed B. advisor Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Interaction with Windows 11" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 July 21, 2025 Since I started using Windows 11, I haven't had any major issues adapting to it, apart from the time it took to get used to the icons. Other than that, I find this version more intuitive and user-friendly. Pros The interface feels significantly more intuitive compared to previous versions; its design closely resembles that of a modern tablet, which greatly enhances the overall user experience by making navigation smoother, faster, and more visually accessible, even for those who are not particularly tech-savvy. Cons It differs from the classic Windows layout in terms of icon arrangement; it takes a bit of time to get used to it. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JA Jasmine A. Customer Success Representative Information Technology and Services ### "The New Age Upgrade" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 14, 2025 My overall experience with Windows 11 is concise. It makes moving through different tabs a lot easier. Pros I like most about Windows 11 are the easily accessible widgets on the screen and the different layouts to add different tabs too. Cons What I like least about Windows 11 is the many updates that the system has to update and they are often. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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