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Compare CloudReady and Raspbian 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free for everyone
No pricing available
CloudReady
Star Rating
(30)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free for everyone
Browse all 4 pricing plansRaspbian
Star Rating
(80)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RaspbianCloudReady vs Raspbian
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Raspbian easier to use. However, CloudReady is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with CloudReady overall.
- Reviewers felt that Raspbian meets the needs of their business better than CloudReady.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Raspbian is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Raspbian over CloudReady.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CloudReady
CloudReady: Home Edition
Free
for everyone
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.
- Automatic security and feature updates
Raspbian
No pricing availableFree Trial
CloudReady
Free Trial is available
Raspbian
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
20
9.4
59
Ease of Use
8.8
20
9.1
61
Ease of Setup
9.6
8
9.1
31
Ease of Admin
9.3
7
9.2
26
Quality of Support
8.4
18
8.6
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
6
8.8
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
19
9.8
58
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.4
6
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.3
7
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
8.1
6
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
8.9
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CloudReady and Raspbian are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
CloudReady has no unique categories
Raspbian has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CloudReady
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Raspbian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Education Management
12.0%
Computer Software
12.0%
Telecommunications
8.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
8.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Other
52.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Higher Education
13.8%
Computer Software
11.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.0%
Computer & Network Security
5.0%
Other
50.0%
Discussions
Can I install Android apps on CloudReady?
2 Comments
JW
I have not seen a viable way to do this, and suspect it is not possible due to copyrights and licensing.Read more
What can CloudReady do?
1 Comment
OM
Cloud Storage: CloudReady integrates with cloud storage services like Google Drive, allowing you to store files online and access them from...Read more
What is the difference between Chrome OS and CloudReady?
1 Comment
OM
Updates and Stability:
Chrome OS: Chrome OS receives automatic updates directly from Google, ensuring that users are always running the latest version...Read more
What software comes with Raspbian?
1 Comment
KK
No software comes installed, you can download an os straight from raspberry pi and load to micro sdRead more
What are the features of a Raspberry Pi?
1 Comment
GB
1. GPIO Pins: Raspberry Pi boards have General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins, which allow for connecting and controlling various electronic components,...Read more
What is Raspbian used for?
1 Comment
EF
For IoT, automation, portability, education, robots, visual computing.Read more
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