Chrome OS vs. Ubuntu
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Chrome OS | Ubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 744 | 2,412 |
| Ease of use | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Quality of support | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 67.349727 | 71.034775 |
| Small Business | 48.3% | 47.6% |
| Mid-Market | 34.0% | 32.7% |
| Enterprise | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Total page views | 3,296 | 3,590 |
| Total LLM citations | 3,179 | 3,733 |
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.
- Speed/Performance
- Ease of Use
- User-Friendly
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight Size
- Regular Updates
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings you the best of open source, backed by enterprise-grade assurance. Ubuntu delivers a unified and stable experience. Ubuntu serves as an interoperable platform, from the desktop to the edge. Wherever you innovate, you can expect high-performance and the same rich tooling ecosystem. Through community and partnership, we ensure that Ubuntu is always at the cutting-edge.
- Ease of Use
- Linux/Ubuntu OS
- Open Source
- User Interface
- User-Friendly
- Speed/Performance