--- description: Detailed reviews on MacOS Big Sur based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare MacOS Big Sur with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: MacOS Big Sur Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Operating System Software](/directory/3774/operating-systems/software) > [MacOS Big Sur](/software/2047050/macos-big-sur) # MacOS Big Sur Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047050/macos-big-sur Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047050/macos-big-sur?page=2) > 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. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 59 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 59 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apple ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - App Management - Data Security - Desktop Interface - File Management - For Developers - Kernels - Memory Management - Resource Allocation - System Updates - User Interface ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Operating System Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3774/operating-systems/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The one big difference is that something always seems to change on the INSIDE and we trying up upgrade from one version to the next, I always cross my fingers since it seems that the upgrade will fail more often than it should and that comes with the array of problems you would expect. It seems like making the change from Yosemite was a change for the sake of making it look like Apple is doing something... making progress in something that doesn't need it. > > I think the best part of Big Sur over Yosemite is the lack of change under hood as well as on the desktop user experience. Yosemite was fine. Big Sur is fine. I think the biggest changed was just it was a new year and needed to put out a new version. Though that tends to make things more difficult for the users / Admins. ----- ### "Reliable OS that could be amazing if they made it easier to use" — 4.0/5 > **Andy** | *June 8, 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have Big Sur on a Macbook laptop. Its been very reliable rarely does it crash. Some things are well designed for example the about this mac feature, the dock and the app store app. > > **Cons**: 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. I'm ok with doing this but if a less tech savvy person came across this problem it may confuse them. Another example is the search feature its overly complicated messing around with smart folders to do advanced searches. I think the way Windows deals with searching for things is much better way to do it. ----- ### "Still not a MacOS fan" — 4.0/5 > **Santosh** | *August 4, 2022* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Privacy and data security are the main features that I can commend Big Sur on. Split screen and screenshot shortcuts are reliable and easy to use. Very rare OS crashes, so fairly reliable. > > **Cons**: Unfortunately, still not a Mac OS fan despite the Big Sur update. Finder is still clunky and file 'move' is very difficult. Settings such as multi monitor config, IPv6 settings etc are buried away and hard to configure. A more simplified access to system settings would be ideal. > > Big Sur needed to trust the user more and be more open in regards to under the hood controls. Maybe The next version wiuld be better. ----- ### "The best operating system" — 5.0/5 > **Chrisite** | *May 20, 2024* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: macOS is always protected against viruses and you don't usually need another antivirus to protect it unlike Windows. It always starts up quickly and doesn't need to always be powered off. It is also very power efficient. Device management is a breeze whether you use a first or third party solution. > > **Cons**: There are a few apps that don't run well, or dont run at all on macOS. ----- ### "OS Big Sur Review - Frequent User" — 5.0/5 > **zach** | *December 13, 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love this software. It's easy to use and is very quick. Very responsive. > > **Cons**: I don't like how it crashes every once in a blue moon. I'm still going to continue to use because that doesn't outweigh the positives it has. > > Overall, I would provide recommendations to friends/family to use this. I really feel it makes my required tasks easier to complete. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047050/macos-big-sur?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047050/macos-big-sur) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | ----- ## Structured Data