# Chromium OS vs CloudReady Comparison | | Chromium OS | CloudReady | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 139 | 31 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free for everyone | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Chromium OS Pros: - Lightweight Size (21 reviews) - Speed/Performance (21 reviews) Cons: - Limited Software (16 reviews) - Connectivity Issues (11 reviews) ### CloudReady Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Installation (1 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (1 reviews) - Hardware Limitations (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Chromium OS | CloudReady | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (103 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (104 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Chromium OS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### CloudReady #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: CloudReady: Home Edition Price: Free for everyone Description: Whether you're a parent, a student, a tinkerer, or someone who's just ready for a better OS—if you need a reliable, high-performing device, the free CloudReady Home Edition is for you. Key Features: - Automatic security and feature updates [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudready/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A | | **CloudReady** | N/A | N/A | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Chromium OS | CloudReady | |---|---|---| | **RAM management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Chromium OS | CloudReady | |---|---|---| | **I/O management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Chromium OS | CloudReady | |---|---|---| | **Data backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Chromium OS | CloudReady | |---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Chromium OS (1):** [Other Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-development) **Unique to CloudReady (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Chromium OS | CloudReady | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 48.5% | 57.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.2% | 26.9% | | **Enterprise** | 24.3% | 15.4% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### CloudReady - **Computer Software:** 12.0% - **Education Management:** 12.0% - **Telecommunications:** 8.0% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 8.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 4.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 4.0% - **E-Learning:** 4.0% - **Financial Services:** 4.0% - **Management Consulting:** 4.0% - **Other:** 32.0% --- ## Alternatives ### 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 CloudReady - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1560 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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)" ### CloudReady - Title: [Can I install Android apps on CloudReady?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-install-android-apps-on-cloudready) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "I have not seen a viable way to do this, and suspect it is not possible due to copyrights and licensing." - Title: [Does Netflix work on CloudReady?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-netflix-work-on-cloudready) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, Netflix works on CloudReady. CloudReady is based on Chromium OS, which is the open-source project that serves as the foundation for Google's Chrome OS...." - Title: [What is the difference between Chrome OS and CloudReady?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-chrome-os-and-cloudready) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Updates and Stability: Chrome OS: Chrome OS receives automatic updates directly from Google, ensuring that users are always running the latest version..." - Title: [What can CloudReady do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-cloudready-do) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Cloud Storage: CloudReady integrates with cloud storage services like Google Drive, allowing you to store files online and access them from..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/chromium-os-vs-cloudready)