# Windows 11, Deepin, Chrome OS vs VirtualBox Comparison | | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 4,280 | 15 | 716 | 292 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Windows 11 Pros: - User-Friendly (269 reviews) - Ease of Use (261 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (108 reviews) - High Requirements (100 reviews) ### Deepin Pros: - Design Aesthetics (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - App/Game Issues (1 reviews) - Slow Updates (1 reviews) ### Chrome OS Pros: - Speed/Performance (113 reviews) - Ease of Use (108 reviews) Cons: - Limited Software (58 reviews) - Limited Apps/Store (46 reviews) ### VirtualBox Pros: - Virtualization Management (4 reviews) - Ease of Use (3 reviews) Cons: - Performance Issues (3 reviews) - Communication Clarity (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (3184 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (525 reviews) | 9.1 (255 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (3216 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 9.3 (538 reviews) | 9.0 (260 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (1425 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (277 reviews) | 9.0 (80 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (700 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 8.4 (69 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (2915 reviews) | 6.5 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (486 reviews) | 7.9 (188 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (668 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (85 reviews) | 8.3 (52 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (3064 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (509 reviews) | 8.7 (251 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Windows 11 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Deepin #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Chrome OS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### VirtualBox #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A | | **Deepin** | N/A | N/A | | **Chrome OS** | N/A | N/A | | **VirtualBox** | 8.3/10 | 42 | #### Functionality | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | | **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | #### Desktop Management | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | | **Image Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (32 reviews) | | **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (24 reviews) | #### Support | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | | **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (27 reviews) | | **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (27 reviews) | ### Server Virtualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A | | **Deepin** | N/A | N/A | | **Chrome OS** | N/A | N/A | | **VirtualBox** | 8.2/10 | 15 | #### Performance | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | | **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | | **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (11 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | | **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (14 reviews) | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 732 | | **Deepin** | N/A | N/A | | **Chrome OS** | 8.7/10 | 179 | | **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 8.7 (540 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 9.0 (513 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 8.9 (477 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 8.6 (510 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Windows 11 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Deepin (1):** [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi) **Unique to Chrome OS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to VirtualBox (2):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Windows 11 | Deepin | Chrome OS | VirtualBox | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 37.8% | 73.3% | 47.3% | 43.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 26.7% | 34.3% | 34.6% | | **Enterprise** | 29.8% | 0% | 18.4% | 21.8% | ### By Industry #### Windows 11 - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5% - **Computer Software:** 13.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2% - **Telecommunications:** 2.1% - **Accounting:** 1.9% - **Other:** 43.0% #### Deepin - **Computer Software:** 33.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 26.7% - **Sports:** 6.7% - **Retail:** 6.7% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.7% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.7% - **Human Resources:** 6.7% - **Government Relations:** 6.7% #### Chrome OS - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.5% - **Computer Software:** 11.9% - **Education Management:** 3.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4% - **Consumer Services:** 3.1% - **Accounting:** 2.8% - **Higher Education:** 2.4% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.3% - **Financial Services:** 2.3% - **Other:** 50.0% #### VirtualBox - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.5% - **Computer Software:** 22.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.3% - **Telecommunications:** 4.8% - **Internet:** 4.5% - **Education Management:** 3.8% - **Higher Education:** 2.1% - **Computer Networking:** 2.1% - **Program Development:** 1.7% - **Food & Beverages:** 1.4% - **Other:** 26.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Windows 11 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews) - [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) ### Alternatives to Deepin - [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews) - [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews) - [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (233 reviews) - [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews) - [SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (52 reviews) - [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews) - [Workspace ONE](https://www.g2.com/products/workspace-one/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (40 reviews) - [Neverinstall](https://www.g2.com/products/neverinstall-neverinstall/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Cameyo](https://www.g2.com/products/cameyo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (31 reviews) - [XTIUM Desktop as a Service](https://www.g2.com/products/xtium-desktop-as-a-service/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (31 reviews) ### Alternatives to Chrome OS - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 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) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) ### Alternatives to VirtualBox - [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews) - [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews) - [VMware Workstation Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-workstation-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (138 reviews) - [VMware Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-fusion/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (126 reviews) - [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews) - [Proxmox VE](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (36 reviews) - [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (32 reviews) - [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews) - [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews) - [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Windows 11 - Title: [What is Windows 10 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-10-used-for) — 8 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It's meant to make your digital lifestyle simpler. For example, you don't need to memorize everything; you can just input it into the computer, and it will..." - Title: [What are the main features of Windows 10?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-windows-10) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "Cortana Integration New Start Menu New Microsoft Edge browser Improve UI and multitasking Control panel settings " - Title: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 5 comments > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to recover" - Title: [How to install windows using a flash how to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-windows-using-a-flash-how-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Web Development Services https://aquatecinnovative.com/ Shopify Development Services https://aquatecinnovative.com/shopify-development-services/ PHP..." - Title: [Performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15624-performance) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Before changing the PC's configuration, it is necessary to rule out the possibility that the slowdown of the system is not caused by a virus or trojan. Run..." ### Deepin - Title: [Is Deepin better than Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-deepin-better-than-windows) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [What is Deepin good for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deepin-good-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I love its fantastic Desktop Enviromnent, it is clear, modern, minimalistic.I would say Deepin is more user friendly that Ubuntu with a much more modern UI" ### Chrome OS No discussions available for this product. ### VirtualBox - Title: [How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-virtual-machine-in-virtualbox) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Install Virtual Box on virtual box site. after installation click on #New option then get a name what types of os you want to install like Centos then..." - Title: [Is VirtualBox free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-virtualbox-free) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes it is" - Title: [How easy is it to install VirtualBox and what is it used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10403-que-ta-facil-es-instalar-virtual-box-y-para-que-nos-sirve) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It is relatively easy to install, you just need to run its installer and follow the quick installation steps. It helps us to simulate different operating..." - Title: [What is VirtualBox software virtualization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-virtualbox-software-virtualization) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "You can run an OS virtually inside the software (virtualbox) without affecting the local OS. The services of the virtualized OS could be limited but you can..." - Title: [How does virtual box work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-virtual-box-work) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It uses the machine resources to allocate and run another machine. It's like having another pc, that shares your resources with the main one." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/windows-11-vs-deepin-vs-chrome-os-vs-virtualbox)