Total Cost of Ownership
Linux vs Windows 11
Compare hardware, subscriptions, migration, support, and custom costs side-by-side over multiple years.
Linux Total
$550.00
3-year ownership cost
Windows 11 Total
$2,528.58
3-year ownership cost
Windows - Linux
$1,978.58
Positive means Windows costs more
Cost Breakdown
Edit any value to model your own scenario.
| Cost Item | Linux | Windows 11 | Windows - Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Time Costs | |||
Operating System License
Up-front OS purchase cost |
$139.00 | ||
Compatible Computer Upgrade
New or replacement hardware needed for each platform
|
$800.00 | ||
Migration / Setup / Training
One-time transition, onboarding, or reconfiguration costs
|
-$250.00 | ||
| Recurring Annual Costs | |||
Office Subscription
Per user, per year |
$99.99 | ||
Adobe Subscription
Per user, per year |
$239.88 | ||
Antivirus / Endpoint Protection
Per user, per year |
$39.99 | ||
Support / Maintenance
Annual total |
$50.00 | ||
Additional User-Defined Costs
| |||
| No custom cost rows yet. Add one for special software, replacement peripherals, consulting, backup software, training, or anything else you want to model. | |||
| Total One-Time Cost | $250.00 | $939.00 | $689.00 |
| Total Annual Cost | $100.00 | $529.86 | $429.86 |
| Total 3-Year Cost of Ownership | $550.00 | $2,528.58 | $1,978.58 |
How to read this:
the last column is Windows - Linux. Positive values mean
Windows costs more. Negative values mean Linux costs more.