Linux kernel vs Windows Server 2025

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Comparison of Linux kernel vs Windows Server 2025
Criteria Linux kernel
107 80.2 =
Windows Server 2025
920 28.0 =
Score 80.2 (best) 28.0
Release freshness 84.8 (best) 0.0
Adoption signals 89.9 (best) 0.0
Release freshness
Updated 81 days ago
No dated release history published
Latest version v7.2 · 2026-08-16No dated release history published
Pricing FreeFrom $1,176 per month
License Open sourcePaid
Platforms
Linux ✓ -
Windows - ✓
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: Linux kernel
#107 overall · #1 in category
80.2/100
  1. Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +29.7 84.8 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +22.5 89.9 × 25%
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Rank receipt: Windows Server 2025
#920 overall · #7 in category
28.0/100
  1. Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +0.0 0.0 × 25%
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