# V2 Cloud, Ubuntu, Windows 8 vs Android Comparison

| | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 247 | 2,389 | 576 | 1,272 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Start at 40$ per month | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### V2 Cloud

Pros:
- Ease of Use (16 reviews)
- Easy Setup (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (4 reviews)
- Pricing Issues (3 reviews)

### Ubuntu

Pros:
- Ease of Use (334 reviews)
- Linux/Ubuntu OS (298 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (140 reviews)
- Limited Software (102 reviews)

### Windows 8

Pros:
- Speed/Performance (18 reviews)
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Unfriendly Interface (14 reviews)
- Usage Difficulty (11 reviews)

### Android

Pros:
- Customization/Personalization (35 reviews)
- User-Friendly (34 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Updates (26 reviews)
- Bloatware Issues (17 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (174 reviews) | 9.0 (1881 reviews) | 7.8 (429 reviews) | 9.2 (958 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (176 reviews) | 8.7 (1898 reviews) | 7.6 (439 reviews) | 9.3 (970 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.5 (134 reviews) | 9.0 (911 reviews) | 8.2 (176 reviews) | 9.2 (305 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (117 reviews) | 8.7 (649 reviews) | 7.6 (114 reviews) | 8.7 (153 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (166 reviews) | 8.3 (1725 reviews) | 7.6 (391 reviews) | 8.5 (873 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (118 reviews) | 8.7 (568 reviews) | 7.3 (98 reviews) | 8.8 (139 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (165 reviews) | 9.1 (1779 reviews) | 6.0 (419 reviews) | 9.2 (910 reviews) | 

---
## Pricing

### V2 Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic Plans

Price: Start at 40$ per month

Description: Our pricing is tailored for businesses that really want to get the most of cloud infrastructure. You get a pay-as-you-go model with a bundle of interesting features.

Key Features:
- Windows 10 multi-user (based on Server 2019)
- 50 GB disk space (expandable)
- Blazing fast processors and drives

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Ubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Windows 8

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Android

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 45 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | 9.2/10 | 55 |
| **Ubuntu** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 9.5 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | 9.2 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | 9.3 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Management** | 8.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | 8.7 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | 9.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | 9.1 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | 9.1 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 93 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 9.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.5 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 59 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Support

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | 9.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Application Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | 7.8/10 | 15 |
| **Ubuntu** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Backup** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Workspace** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Uptime** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **IT Support** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sage Hosting** | 6.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Hosting** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Game Servers** | 5.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quickbooks Hosting** | 6.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 279 |
| **Windows 8** | 8.2/10 | 55 |
| **Android** | 8.9/10 | 126 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (200 reviews) | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 8.7 (99 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (219 reviews) | 8.1 (35 reviews) | 9.2 (95 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | Not enough data | 8.6 (173 reviews) | 8.5 (35 reviews) | 9.1 (102 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (188 reviews) | 7.6 (34 reviews) | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 

### Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | 9.1/10 | 71 |
| **Ubuntu** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 9.3 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backend Hosting** | 9.3 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | 9.4 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | 8.8 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OS Compatibility** | 9.0 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | 9.0 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.4/10 | 49 |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **V2 Cloud** | 8.8/10 | 93 |
| **Ubuntu** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Android** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 8.8 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostics** | 8.7 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Transfer** | 8.7 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Access** | 9.1 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 8.9 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Device Control** | 8.9 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | 9.0 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to V2 Cloud (4):** [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi), [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Cloud Application Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-application-hosting)

**Unique to Ubuntu (6):** [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems), [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-engine)

**Unique to Windows 8 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

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


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | V2 Cloud | Ubuntu | Windows 8 | Android | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 83.6% | 47.3% | 45.7% | 52.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 12.9% | 33.1% | 28.3% | 25.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.4% | 19.6% | 26.0% | 22.5% | 

### By Industry

#### V2 Cloud

- **Accounting:** 22.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.0%
- **Retail:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.1%
- **Construction:** 3.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 34.1%

#### Ubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.3%
- **Computer Software:** 25.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Program Development:** 1.8%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

#### Windows 8

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 13.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Banking:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 41.4%

#### Android

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.1%
- **Computer Software:** 14.5%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.0%
- **Retail:** 1.9%
- **Financial Services:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 46.3%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to V2 Cloud

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1091 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (508 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3959 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (640 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (501 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (694 reviews)

### Alternatives to Ubuntu

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4280 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (716 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 8

- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 reviews)
- [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (716 reviews)

### Alternatives to Android

- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4280 reviews)
- [BlackBerry QNX](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-qnx/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### V2 Cloud

- Title: [What is V2 Cloud used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-v2-cloud-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "VDI or cloud desktop"
- Title: [we are stuck in installing Printers ? also what office do you use for this system ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/we-are-stuck-in-installing-printers-also-what-office-do-you-use-for-this-system) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Faisal. We're using Microsoft 365 (Office 365). For your printing, a member of our customer success team reached out. "
- Title: [What is the best way to white label as a reseller/partner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/38470-what-is-the-best-way-to-white-label-as-a-reseller-partner) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Gregory. Since you're already a reseller, you have access to our white-label downloads. You can provide the link to your customers to download the desktop..."

### Ubuntu

- Title: [I'm having trouble installing applications on Ubuntu. What are the best practices for a beginner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-having-trouble-installing-applications-on-ubuntu-what-are-the-best-practices-for-a-beginner) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Please let me know the error, I can help you in installing application on Ubuntu."
- Title: [Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ubuntu-really-good-os-comoared-to-other-linux-distros) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Avinash,

The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to..."
- Title: [What is Ubuntu used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "operating system"
- Title: [What is Ubuntu Desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-desktop-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks you
"
- Title: [What is special about Ubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-special-about-ubuntu) — 5 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "is one of the stable linux."

### Windows 8

- Title: [Is Windows 8 a good operating system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-windows-8-a-good-operating-system) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tak-sedikit-yang-penasaran-dengan-kelebihan-windows-8-jika-dibandingkan-dengan-windows-sebelumnya-yakni-windows-7-berikut-ini-lebih-lanjut-informasi-mengenai-kelebihan-windows-8-dibanding-windows-7-yang-telah-dirangkum) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Because Windows 8 is the best."
- Title: [Windows 8 recommended software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-8-recommended-software) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "I recommend it 100%"
- Title: [What is Windows 8 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Windows 8 is an operating systems used on computers. we can use this for office use  / personal use. Depend on our requirement we can select the versions of..."
- Title: [What is Windows 8.1 and its features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-1-and-its-features) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Best windows i using all time for working
"

### Android

- Title: [how am i able to update to the most recent version if my phone wont allow?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-am-i-able-to-update-to-the-most-recent-version-if-my-phone-wont-allow) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If your phone is not compatible with the newest version of android then you might have to wait a little while for the new android if not then you might have..."
- Title: [How can i increase some performance as stable as while gaming](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51992-how-can-i-increase-some-performance-as-stable-as-while-gaming) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Optimize you phone allow necessary storage free "
- Title: [What is Android used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-android-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "For developing enterprise applications which are used to play any type of media in signage, soc."
- Title: [What are more advanced features of Android and what are their benefits?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-more-advanced-features-of-android-and-what-are-their-benefits) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Androide "
- Title: [Would you like to use Android or iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-you-like-to-use-android-or-ios) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Android
"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/v2-cloud-vs-ubuntu-vs-windows-8-vs-android)