# Chrome OS, Chromium OS vs Ubuntu Comparison

| | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 710 | 139 | 2,385 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Chrome OS

Pros:
- Speed/Performance (113 reviews)
- Ease of Use (108 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Software (58 reviews)
- Limited Apps/Store (46 reviews)

### Chromium OS

Pros:
- Lightweight Size (21 reviews)
- Speed/Performance (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Software (16 reviews)
- Connectivity Issues (11 reviews)

### Ubuntu

Pros:
- Ease of Use (337 reviews)
- Linux/Ubuntu OS (299 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (141 reviews)
- Driver Issues (104 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (521 reviews) | 8.2 (103 reviews) | 9.0 (1876 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (533 reviews) | 9.0 (104 reviews) | 8.7 (1893 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (272 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 9.0 (906 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (649 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (482 reviews) | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.3 (1721 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (84 reviews) | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (568 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (504 reviews) | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 9.1 (1775 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Chrome OS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Chromium OS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 44 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 92 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (75 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (71 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (71 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (72 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (69 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (71 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 59 |

#### Application Support

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome OS** | 8.8/10 | 174 |
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 274 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 8.7 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (198 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 8.8 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (215 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.9 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (171 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.7 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (186 reviews) | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 |

#### Security

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.4/10 | 49 |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **Automated Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Chrome OS (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 Ubuntu (6):** [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems), [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-engine)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.4% | 48.5% | 47.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.2% | 27.2% | 33.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.4% | 24.3% | 19.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Chrome OS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.4%
- **Computer Software:** 11.8%
- **Education Management:** 3.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 49.9%

#### 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%

#### Ubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.4%
- **Computer Software:** 25.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Education Management:** 1.9%
- **Program Development:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Chrome OS

- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4270 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1557 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)

### Alternatives to Chromium OS

- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Termius](https://www.g2.com/products/termius/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (260 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 Ubuntu

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4270 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1557 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Chrome OS

No discussions available for this product.

### 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)"

### Ubuntu

- Title: [I'm having trouble installing applications on Ubuntu. What are the best practices for a beginner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-having-trouble-installing-applications-on-ubuntu-what-are-the-best-practices-for-a-beginner) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Please let me know the error, I can help you in installing application on Ubuntu."
- Title: [Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ubuntu-really-good-os-comoared-to-other-linux-distros) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Avinash,

The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to..."
- Title: [What is Ubuntu used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "operating system"
- Title: [What is Ubuntu Desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-desktop-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks you
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- Title: [What is special about Ubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-special-about-ubuntu) — 5 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "is one of the stable linux."

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