# Apple iOS, Windows 8, Chromium OS vs Oracle Linux Comparison | | Apple iOS | Windows 8 | Chromium OS | Oracle Linux | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,563 | 576 | 139 | 346 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free Unlimited | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Apple iOS Pros: - User-Friendly (47 reviews) - Ease of Use (36 reviews) Cons: - Apple Limitations (31 reviews) - Limited Customization (30 reviews) ### Windows 8 Pros: - Speed/Performance (18 reviews) - Ease of Use (13 reviews) Cons: - Unfriendly Interface (14 reviews) - Usage Difficulty (11 reviews) ### Chromium OS Pros: - Lightweight Size (21 reviews) - Speed/Performance (21 reviews) Cons: - Limited Software (16 reviews) - Connectivity Issues (11 reviews) ### Oracle Linux Pros: - Stability (14 reviews) - RHEL Compatibility (12 reviews) Cons: - Lack of Support (14 reviews) - High Cost (8 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Apple iOS | Windows 8 | Chromium OS | Oracle Linux | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (1153 reviews) | 7.8 (429 reviews) | 8.2 (103 reviews) | 8.8 (248 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (1168 reviews) | 7.6 (439 reviews) | 9.0 (104 reviews) | 8.5 (251 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (400 reviews) | 8.2 (176 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 8.4 (172 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (177 reviews) | 7.6 (114 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (146 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (1099 reviews) | 7.6 (391 reviews) | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.2 (238 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (171 reviews) | 7.3 (98 reviews) | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (141 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (1060 reviews) | 6.0 (419 reviews) | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 8.0 (230 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Apple iOS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 8 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Chromium OS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Oracle Linux #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Oracle Linux Free Download Price: Free Unlimited Description: Free Download Link: http://yum.oracle.com/oracle-linux-isos.html [Learn more about Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 187 | | **Windows 8** | 8.2/10 | 55 | | **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A | | **Oracle Linux** | 8.9/10 | 32 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Apple iOS | Windows 8 | Chromium OS | Oracle Linux | |---|---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 9.2 (121 reviews) | 8.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (23 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Apple iOS | Windows 8 | Chromium OS | Oracle Linux | |---|---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 8.1 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Apple iOS | Windows 8 | Chromium OS | Oracle Linux | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 9.3 (144 reviews) | 8.5 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Apple iOS | Windows 8 | Chromium OS | Oracle Linux | |---|---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 9.0 (115 reviews) | 7.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to Apple iOS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Windows 8 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Chromium OS (1):** [Other Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-development) **Unique to Oracle Linux (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Apple iOS | Windows 8 | Chromium OS | Oracle Linux | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.5% | 45.7% | 48.5% | 21.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.4% | 28.3% | 27.2% | 31.7% | | **Enterprise** | 22.1% | 26.0% | 24.3% | 47.0% | ### By Industry #### Apple iOS - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.2% - **Computer Software:** 11.0% - **Higher Education:** 4.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0% - **Education Management:** 2.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4% - **Accounting:** 2.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.1% - **Retail:** 2.0% - **Other:** 51.2% #### Windows 8 - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0% - **Computer Software:** 13.7% - **Education Management:** 4.6% - **Higher Education:** 4.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5% - **Telecommunications:** 3.0% - **Accounting:** 2.6% - **Banking:** 2.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4% - **Financial Services:** 2.2% - **Other:** 41.4% #### Chromium OS - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.2% - **Computer Software:** 19.7% - **Education Management:** 7.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6% - **Accounting:** 2.2% - **Consumer Services:** 2.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.2% - **Other:** 29.9% #### Oracle Linux - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.8% - **Computer Software:** 11.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.5% - **Telecommunications:** 6.6% - **Financial Services:** 3.8% - **Higher Education:** 3.1% - **Accounting:** 2.8% - **Banking:** 2.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5% - **Management Consulting:** 2.5% - **Other:** 32.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Apple iOS - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4278 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (716 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews) ### Alternatives to Windows 8 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (220 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (716 reviews) ### Alternatives to Chromium OS - [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1227 reviews) - [Termius](https://www.g2.com/products/termius/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (259 reviews) - [SAP Fiori](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-fiori/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (207 reviews) - [Progress Telerik Fiddler](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik-fiddler/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (166 reviews) - [Ask Codi](https://www.g2.com/products/ask-codi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (100 reviews) - [AWS CloudTrail](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloudtrail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (104 reviews) - [Facebook Login](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-login/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (85 reviews) - [.NET 4.5](https://www.g2.com/products/net-4-5/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (81 reviews) - [SmythOS](https://www.g2.com/products/smythos/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (71 reviews) - [Hookdeck](https://www.g2.com/products/hookdeck/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (71 reviews) ### Alternatives to Oracle Linux - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [AlmaLinux OS](https://www.g2.com/products/almalinux-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Rocky Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/rocky-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [IBM AIX](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-aix/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (69 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Apple iOS - Title: [What is the present version of iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-present-version-of-ios) — 7 comments > **Top comment:** "ios 16.5" - Title: [What is Apple iOS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apple-ios-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "On Server and as Laptops, Desktop as an operating system" - Title: [What are the iOS 14 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-14-features) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "iOS 14 was perhaps of Apple's greatest Io updates to date, presenting Home screen configuration changes, major new elements, refreshes for existing..." - Title: [What are the iOS 13 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-13-features) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Dark mode (Most awaited), Private way to sign into apps, browse and edit photos and list goes on" - Title: [What do you mean by property in iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-mean-by-property-in-ios) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "i dont mean by property in iOS" ### Windows 8 - Title: [Is Windows 8 a good operating system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-windows-8-a-good-operating-system) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tak-sedikit-yang-penasaran-dengan-kelebihan-windows-8-jika-dibandingkan-dengan-windows-sebelumnya-yakni-windows-7-berikut-ini-lebih-lanjut-informasi-mengenai-kelebihan-windows-8-dibanding-windows-7-yang-telah-dirangkum) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Because Windows 8 is the best." - Title: [Windows 8 recommended software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-8-recommended-software) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "I recommend it 100%" - Title: [What is Windows 8 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Windows 8 is an operating systems used on computers. we can use this for office use / personal use. Depend on our requirement we can select the versions of..." - Title: [What is Windows 8.1 and its features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-1-and-its-features) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Best windows i using all time for working " ### Chromium OS - Title: [What is the difference between Chrome OS and Chromium OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-chrome-os-and-chromium-os) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "With Chromium you are able to make more internal adjustments " - Title: [Can I download Chromium OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-download-chromium-os) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "YA" - Title: [Can I install Chromium OS on my laptop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-install-chromium-os-on-my-laptop) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can, but you must back up your data before installation." - Title: [Is Chromium OS any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-chromium-os-any-good) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [How do I stop my mouse pad from freezing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-stop-my-mouse-pad-from-freezing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Re flash the chromium os image to your device ( CloudReady Recommended)" ### Oracle Linux - Title: [What is Oracle Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-oracle-linux-used-for) — 7 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "The main use case for using Oracle Linux was to save millions of dollars migrating from Solaris UNIX. The use of Oracle Linux Cloud provides scalability and..." - Title: [Is Oracle Linux the same as Red Hat?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-oracle-linux-the-same-as-red-hat) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "No, but it is compatible with RHEL" - Title: [What is Oracle Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/oracle-linux-what-is-oracle-linux-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Oracle Linux used for running Java Applications" - Title: [Who uses Oracle Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-oracle-linux) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Management." - Title: [Does Oracle run on Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-oracle-run-on-linux) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Is it does, you are correct." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/apple-ios-vs-windows-8-vs-chromium-os-vs-oracle-linux)