# Chromium OS, Raspbian vs CloudReady Comparison

| | Chromium OS | Raspbian | CloudReady | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 138 | 85 | 32 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (60.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free for everyone   | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Chromium OS

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

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

### Raspbian

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- User-Friendly (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Command Line (2 reviews)
- Limited Apps/Store (2 reviews)

### CloudReady

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Easy Installation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (1 reviews)
- Hardware Limitations (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Chromium OS | Raspbian | CloudReady | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (103 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (103 reviews) | 9.0 (66 reviews) | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.7 (51 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 9.8 (62 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Chromium OS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Raspbian

#### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Raspbian** | 9.4/10 | 12 |
| **CloudReady** | N/A | N/A |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Chromium OS | Raspbian | CloudReady | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Chromium OS | Raspbian | CloudReady | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Chromium OS | Raspbian | CloudReady | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Chromium OS | Raspbian | CloudReady | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Chromium OS (1):** [Other Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-development)

**Unique to Raspbian (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to CloudReady (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Chromium OS | Raspbian | CloudReady | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 48.1% | 60.0% | 55.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.4% | 23.5% | 25.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 24.4% | 16.5% | 18.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Chromium OS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.3%
- **Computer Software:** 19.9%
- **Education Management:** 7.4%
- **Higher Education:** 4.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.2%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 30.1%

#### Raspbian

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1%
- **Higher Education:** 12.9%
- **Computer Software:** 12.9%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.7%
- **Retail:** 3.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.5%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.4%
- **Industrial Automation:** 2.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 36.5%

#### CloudReady

- **Computer Software:** 11.5%
- **Education Management:** 11.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.7%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **E-Learning:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 34.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Chromium OS

- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1230 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 (106 reviews)
- [Facebook Login](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-login/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (86 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 Raspbian

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2394 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 (222 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 (83 reviews)
- [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [LibreELEC](https://www.g2.com/products/libreelec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Puppy](https://www.g2.com/products/puppy/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)

### Alternatives to CloudReady

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2394 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 (83 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (898 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 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 (1273 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1571 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

### 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)"

### Raspbian

- Title: [What is Raspbian used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-raspbian-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "For IoT, automation, portability, education, robots, visual computing."
- Title: [What are the features of a Raspberry Pi?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-a-raspberry-pi) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "1. GPIO Pins: Raspberry Pi boards have General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins, which allow for connecting and controlling various electronic components,..."
- Title: [What software comes with Raspbian?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-comes-with-raspbian) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No software comes installed, you can download an os straight from raspberry pi and load to micro sd"

### 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..."

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