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At a Glance
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Star Rating
(250)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Apple OS X Yosemite
Apple OS X Yosemite
Star Rating
(77)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Apple OS X Yosemite
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Apple OS X El Capitan offers improved RAM management, allowing for smoother multitasking, while Apple OS X Yosemite has been noted for occasional slowdowns when handling multiple applications simultaneously.
  • Reviewers mention that the Ease of Setup in Apple OS X Yosemite is rated higher at 9.7, indicating a more straightforward installation process compared to El Capitan's 9.3, which some users found slightly more complex.
  • G2 users highlight that Apple OS X El Capitan excels in Quality of Support with a score of 8.4, while Yosemite received a higher score of 9.1, suggesting that users found more responsive and helpful support for Yosemite.
  • Users on G2 report that Apple OS X El Capitan shines in its system operations monitoring capabilities, providing better error detection features compared to Yosemite, which some users felt lacked in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Apple OS X Yosemite has a larger market segment appeal, particularly among small businesses, with 60.8% of reviews coming from this demographic, compared to El Capitan's 50.4%, indicating a broader acceptance in that market.
  • Users say that while both operating systems have their strengths, El Capitan's product direction score of 8.8 suggests a more positive outlook for future updates and features, compared to Yosemite's 8.3, which may indicate less confidence in ongoing support and development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apple OS X El Capitan
No pricing available
Apple OS X Yosemite
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apple OS X El Capitan
No trial information available
Apple OS X Yosemite
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
198
9.1
55
Ease of Use
9.3
197
9.3
56
Ease of Setup
9.3
40
9.7
12
Ease of Admin
8.3
38
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
173
9.2
50
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
33
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
191
8.4
50
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X Yosemite
Apple OS X Yosemite
Apple OS X El Capitan and Apple OS X Yosemite are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan has no unique categories
Apple OS X Yosemite
Apple OS X Yosemite has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.7%
Apple OS X Yosemite
Apple OS X Yosemite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Computer Software
16.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.0%
Higher Education
10.7%
Internet
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
51.4%
Apple OS X Yosemite
Apple OS X Yosemite
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Computer Software
8.0%
Education Management
6.7%
Design
6.7%
Retail
5.3%
Other
60.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Erik H.
EH
Erik H.
Verified User in Computer Software

El Capitan takes the sorts of things that experts have been doing with third-party apps and utilities for years on the Mac and builds them right into the OS. Spotlight is becoming more than just a simple file search box. Window management using Finder is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jim L.
JL
Jim L.
Verified User in Financial Services

The biggest downside at this point is it is far outdated. I think it was first released like 6-7 years ago, so many of the newer applications are no longer supported on this Operating System as of January 2023.

Apple OS X Yosemite
Apple OS X Yosemite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ofentse M.
OM
Ofentse M.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts

Redesigned User Interface: Yosemite brought a significant visual overhaul to macOS, introducing a flatter and more modern design. The interface adopted a translucent and glass-like appearance, which was appreciated by many users for its...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

The main downside is that my computer that has this OS is now stuck into the past and connot be upgraded to more recent Apple OS versions. The issue may be more with my computer than the OS itself though.

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Apple OS X Yosemite
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Discussions
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan Discussions
What Is the best way to know if updating the OS is going to cause compatibility issues
1 comment
Angela H.
AH
I would double check with the app in the reviews and in the comments to see if anyone else has had issues with the software. Read more
What other ways are you using CAPITAN to help with education?
1 comment
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HF
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Why Photos app stuck the ram of my computer?
1 comment
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"no worries"Read more
Apple OS X Yosemite
Apple OS X Yosemite Discussions
Can I upgrade from OS Yosemite?
2 comments
MUHAMMED THASHREEF K T 1.
M1
Yes, you can upgrade from Apple OS X Yosemite to a newer version of macOS. The latest version of macOS as of my knowledge cutoff date (September 2021) is...Read more
Is Mac OS X Yosemite still supported?
1 comment
Arun Kumar Jain K.
AK
I understand. If you have any other requests or need assistance, feel free to let me know!Read more
What are the features of Mac OS X?
1 comment
ARLENE S.
AS
Theres an upgrade to facetime and a new little look to the safari. Theres live texts and a boost to the privacy.Read more