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At a Glance
Android
Android
Star Rating
(1,209)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Arch
Arch
Star Rating
(36)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Android excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, while Arch's score of 7.0 indicates a steeper learning curve, making Android more accessible for everyday users.
  • Reviewers mention that Android's ease of setup is significantly higher at 9.0 compared to Arch's 5.6, suggesting that users can get started quickly with Android without extensive technical knowledge.
  • G2 users highlight Android's quality of support with a score of 8.5, which is notably better than Arch's 7.6, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when using Android.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have a strong product direction, but Arch slightly edges out with a score of 9.4 compared to Android's 9.2, suggesting Arch may be more aligned with future developments and user needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Android has a larger user base, particularly in the small-business segment, with 52.2% of reviews coming from this demographic, while Arch has a higher percentage at 74.2%, indicating a more niche but potentially more dedicated user community.
  • Users say that Android's memory management is praised for its efficiency, while Arch users report that the I/O management features are more customizable, appealing to advanced users who prefer fine-tuning their system performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android
No pricing available
Arch
No pricing available
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Android
No trial information available
Arch
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
897
9.3
24
Ease of Use
9.3
908
6.7
25
Ease of Setup
9.1
243
5.4
13
Ease of Admin
8.7
149
7.9
8
Quality of Support
8.5
820
7.8
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
135
8.9
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
852
9.5
22
Features by Category
8.6
68
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
8.4
65
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
9.0
66
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.8
66
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
8.1
66
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android
Android
Arch
Arch
Android and Arch are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Android
Android has no unique categories
Arch
Arch has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android
Android
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.6%
Arch
Arch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Android
Android
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Computer Software
14.3%
Higher Education
3.5%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
57.1%
Arch
Arch
Computer Software
36.4%
Information Technology and Services
21.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.1%
Computer & Network Security
6.1%
Research
3.0%
Other
27.3%
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Android
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Arch
Arch Alternatives
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Discussions
Android
Android Discussions
how am i able to update to the most recent version if my phone wont allow?
5 Comments
Jimm R.
JR
If your phone is not compatible with the newest version of android then you might have to wait a little while for the new android if not then you might have...Read more
Would you like to use Android or iOS?
3 Comments
Anil p.
AP
AndroidRead more
How do u like android?
3 Comments
Herm H.
HH
In terms of smartphone operating systems, it's basically Android or Apple. Both have their advantages. Apple keeps things simple, but limits your choices. ...Read more
Arch
Arch Discussions
What are the features of Arch Linux?
1 Comment
Vikas K.
VK
Arch Linux is one of the lightest Linux distribution available in the market.Read more
Does Arch use RPM or Deb?
1 Comment
Harrison C.
HC
NO Arch Linux, as a rolling release distribution, utilizes its own package management system called "pacman" (Package Manager) rather than relying on either...Read more
What is Arch Linux good for?
1 Comment
Malhar J.
MJ
Software Development Read more