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MacOS Big Sur vs Windows 11 Comparison (2026)

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MacOS Big Sur

Windows 11

Overview

MacOS Big Sur is an operating system by Apple that provides quicker downloads, file sharing, privacy reports, customizable start pages, a notifcation center, and more. The system can be used on any apple computer and consistently updates without affecting the user experience.

Windows 11 is the latest operating system for Windows users. With Windows 11, users can curate their content by addint widgets - add the news, weather, to-do lists and more with one swipe. Users can work with newly available multi-tasking tools inlcuding apps like Desktops, Snap Layouts, and other tools which provide for an intuitive redocking experience. Use Microsoft Edge as default for work, shopping streaming and more, with additional security features and speed capabilities.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

Free

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.8

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

81%

would recommend this app

4.4

106

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

80%

would recommend this app

Pros

“You can improve this if you deploy an MDM like Jamf or Intune to automate rules for updates if it won't make too many waves for your Org.”

Glen N.

IT Director

“It isn't my daily driver currently (Windows Admin is my daily) but it's simple and works well for my content creating users and I very rarely even need to do any troubleshooting to help with staff questions on using macOS because it is so easy to use.”

Glen N.

IT Director

“File management is easy and the UI is simple to learn the CLI is similar to Linux so savvy Admins and write shell scripts with a little practice.”

Glen N.

IT Director

Pros

“With the latest updates, the system feels incredibly stable, and features like the built-in Copilot and improved voice typing actually save me time on a daily basis.”

Harsh T.

Software Engineer

“The overall impression from the usage of the system is positive, and I appreciate the Modern User Interface, Better Performance, Enhanced Security, Improved Multitasking Technology, and other utilities.”

Bruno M.

IT Marketing Intern

“The integration of AI features like **Recall** and **Snap Layouts** has completely changed my daily rhythm.”

Harsh T.

Software Engineer

Cons

“The OS is not as intuitive as other systems and some people find it to be confusing especially when navigating files and other storage.”

Ryan B.

Manager

“Updates constantly nag away in the top right and most users in my experience don't want to apply them or Admins are scared of incompatibilities so they defer to not doing them so they just hand out there.”

Glen N.

IT Director

“It seems odd to me that given how long Apple have been making operating systems that some things have not been improved, for example sometimes having to drag the icon for a newly installed bit of software to the applications folder.”

Andy P.

Director

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”

Durand T.

Lead Clinical Analyst

“Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 which renders older PC's unable to upgrade, and since Microsoft is pulling support for Windows 10, it will turn these machines into e-waste.”

Taher A.

Software Intern

“Start menu is worst, taskbar lost a ton of functions that only now (slowly) they add back, right click menu is nice but need to be customizable, printer dialog is bad (in some instances I can't even open printer properties).”

Nikolas K.

Graphic Designer