# CloudReady vs Linux Mint Comparison | | CloudReady | Linux Mint | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 31 | 189 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free for everyone | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### CloudReady Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Installation (1 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (1 reviews) - Hardware Limitations (1 reviews) ### Linux Mint Pros: - User-Friendly (11 reviews) - Linux/Ubuntu OS (9 reviews) Cons: - Driver Issues (4 reviews) - Limited Apps/Store (4 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | CloudReady | Linux Mint | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (152 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (151 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (69 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (37 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (142 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (145 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### Linux Mint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CloudReady** | N/A | N/A | | **Linux Mint** | 8.7/10 | 29 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | CloudReady | Linux Mint | |---|---|---| | **RAM management** | Not enough data | 9.6 (23 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | CloudReady | Linux Mint | |---|---|---| | **I/O management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (17 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | CloudReady | Linux Mint | |---|---|---| | **Data backup** | Not enough data | 7.9 (19 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | CloudReady | Linux Mint | |---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | CloudReady | Linux Mint | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 57.7% | 54.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.9% | 32.6% | | **Enterprise** | 15.4% | 13.3% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Linux Mint - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.8% - **Computer Software:** 20.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.5% - **Consumer Goods:** 4.4% - **Newspapers:** 4.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.3% - **Research:** 2.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.6% - **Medical Devices:** 1.6% - **Other:** 28.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to CloudReady - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 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 (1561 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews) ### Alternatives to Linux Mint - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4277 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 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) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (715 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 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) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (84 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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..." ### Linux Mint - Title: [Is Linux Mint still supported?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linux-mint-still-supported) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Very well, It supports older hardware as well as newer. Pleasant experience while coding..." - Title: [Is Linux Mint any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linux-mint-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "For me it is the best distribution for office." - Title: [What is Linux Mint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-linux-mint-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Linux Mint is an operating system based on the Ubuntu and Debian distributions, which provides versions with the main current desktops (Cinnamon, MATE, KDE,..." - Title: [What software comes with Linux Mint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-comes-with-linux-mint) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Firefox and LibreOffice" - Title: [My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/my-screen-brightness-buttons-are-not-working-in-linux-mint) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Best" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cloudready-vs-linux-mint)