Microsoft Windows

Desktop operating system family from Microsoft used across consumer and business PCs.

Pricing: perpetual
License: proprietary
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): operating system, desktop OS, gaming, AI features, productivityVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): perpetualVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Phone Link to make calls, reply to texts and check phone notifications from your PC, Windows Backup to carry over apps, files and settings to a new PC, Smart security safeguarding devices from phishing, network and cyber-attacks, Accessibility with voice, digital pen and touch, Cinematic gaming with next-level performance and smoother graphics, AI-assisted photo and video editingVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Home and business PC users wanting broad software and game compatibility with built-in security and AI featuresVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMBVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Everyday home computing, PC gaming, Photo and film editingVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 11Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1975Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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