G2 Vendor Directory

Chrome OS vs. CentOS

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricChrome OS

by Google

CentOS

by CentOS

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count744425
Ease of use9.48.7
Ease of setup9.48.7
Quality of support8.98.4
Meets requirements9.09.2
NPS67.34972763.080685
Small Business48.3%31.5%
Mid-Market34.0%38.7%
Enterprise17.7%29.8%
Total page views3,296294
Total LLM citations3,179305

Chrome OS

ChromeOS is a lightweight, cloud-centric operating system developed by Google, designed to provide a fast, secure, and user-friendly computing experience. Built upon the Linux kernel, it primarily utilizes the Google Chrome web browser as its main interface, emphasizing web applications and cloud storage. Since its debut in 2011, ChromeOS has powered a range of devices, including Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and Chromebits, catering to users seeking simplicity and efficiency in their digital tasks.

Pros

  • Speed/Performance
  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Setup
  • Lightweight Size
  • Regular Updates

CentOS

CentOS is a community-driven, free software project that provides a robust and reliable Linux distribution, serving as a foundational platform for open-source communities, cloud providers, hosting services, and scientific data processing. Derived from Fedora Linux, CentOS Stream offers a continuously delivered distribution that tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), with major releases every three years and each maintained for five years.

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Stability
  • RHEL Compatibility
  • Ease of Use
  • Community Support
  • Security