# Chrome OS, Chromium OS vs Windows 11 Comparison

| | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Windows 11 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 716 | 139 | 4,281 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.8% 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)

### Windows 11

Pros:
- User-Friendly (269 reviews)
- Ease of Use (261 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (108 reviews)
- High Requirements (100 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Windows 11 | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (525 reviews) | 8.2 (103 reviews) | 9.1 (3186 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (538 reviews) | 9.0 (104 reviews) | 9.2 (3218 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (277 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 9.2 (1427 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (486 reviews) | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.5 (2917 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (85 reviews) | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 8.9 (668 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (509 reviews) | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 8.9 (3066 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

### Windows 11

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome OS** | 8.7/10 | 179 |
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 734 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Windows 11 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 8.7 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (542 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Windows 11 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 8.8 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (515 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Windows 11 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.8 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (479 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Windows 11 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 8.6 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (511 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 Windows 11 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Chrome OS | Chromium OS | Windows 11 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.3% | 48.5% | 37.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.3% | 27.2% | 32.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.4% | 24.3% | 29.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Chrome OS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.5%
- **Computer Software:** 11.9%
- **Education Management:** 3.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 50.0%

#### 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%

#### Windows 11

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5%
- **Computer Software:** 13.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 43.0%

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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)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2390 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1564 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 (426 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 (483 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 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 Windows 11

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2390 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1564 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 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)"

### Windows 11

- Title: [What is Windows 10 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-10-used-for) — 8 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It's meant to make your digital lifestyle simpler. For example, you don't need to memorize everything; you can just input it into the computer, and it will..."
- Title: [What are the main features of Windows 10?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-windows-10) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Cortana Integration
New Start Menu
New Microsoft Edge browser 
Improve UI and multitasking 
Control panel settings 
"
- Title: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to  recover"
- Title: [How to install windows using a flash how to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-windows-using-a-flash-how-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Web Development Services
https://aquatecinnovative.com/
Shopify Development Services
https://aquatecinnovative.com/shopify-development-services/
PHP..."
- Title: [Performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15624-performance) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Before changing the PC's configuration, it is necessary to rule out the possibility that the slowdown of the system is not caused by a virus or trojan. Run..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/chrome-os-vs-chromium-os-vs-windows-11)