--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Windows 11. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Windows 11 Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Operating Systems Software](/directory/32777/operating-systems/software) > [Windows 11](/software/1029729/windows-11) # Windows 11 Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1029729/windows-11 Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1029729/windows-11?page=2) > Windows 11 is the latest operating system for Windows, with enhanced security, performance and gaming capabilities. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 106 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Windows 11? Operating System for Windows users ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 106 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa and 4 more ## Features - Data Security - File Management - System Updates - User Interface ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Chat ## Category - [Operating Systems Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/32777/operating-systems/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1012094/red-hat-enterprise-linux) — 4.6/5 (27 reviews) ## Reviews ### "WINDOWS 11 TOPS IT." — 5.0/5 > **brian** | *6 March 2025* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: its a little different to widows 10 but its got all widows 10 has and more good stuff > > **Cons**: i don't think there is anything to dislike about windows 11 it works just fine for me. > > first use good when you find where all the changes from windows 10 are ,then your good to go.love it ----- ### "Windows 11 has all the best bits and chopped out the bad bits" — 5.0/5 > **Alex** | *15 January 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've been working with windows since version 3.1 so seen a lot of changes. Windows 11 is the most robust and simplified version yet. > > **Cons**: I don't like that when you do a fresh install it makes everything bright grey and has the task bar in the middle. > > I use it for productivity and gaming. Connectivity is excellent as can connect any of my devices easily. Bluetooth ones particularly were once a pain but now my system remembers them. Updates are frequent but not too so. ----- ### "Sleek and Modern interface" — 5.0/5 > **Durand** | *23 August 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the modern, clean visual design of Windows 11, especially the rounded corners, centered taskbar, and polished aesthetic that make multitasking feel fresh and organized > > **Cons**: I'm not a fan of its restrictive context menus, forced Microsoft Account sign-ins, and an unintuitive Start Menu that hides common options ----- ### "Post Oak Tech & Windows 11" — 5.0/5 > **Ruben** | *23 July 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Not cool Microsoft" — 3.0/5 > **Michael** | *24 September 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: The toolbar on the homescreen is my favorite part of windows 11. I have been using 11 for over a year and that is really one of the only features that stand out tonme > > **Cons**: It is basically a copy of 10 just with more restrictions. I wasnt able to upgrade some of my machines and they ended support for 10 really fast. > > I havent had any major issues but it feels like 11 was forced on us just so we would have to buy new hardware not just a new OS and that is shady Microsoft ----- Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1029729/windows-11?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1029729/windows-11) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | ----- ## Structured Data