G2 Vendor Directory

CloudReady vs. Apple OS X Yosemite

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

MetricCloudReady

by Neverware

Apple OS X Yosemite

by Apple

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count3294
Ease of use9.09.3
Ease of setup9.69.2
Quality of support8.79.1
Meets requirements8.99.1
NPS75.86206967.032967
Small Business56.7%60.6%
Mid-Market30.0%22.3%
Enterprise13.3%17.0%
Total page views155298
Total LLM citations8960

CloudReady

CloudReady is the highly secure, fast, and modern operating system that runs on almost any hardware. Launched in February 2015, CloudReady garnered immediate attention by giving budget-strapped schools a way to turn old, slow computers into fast, reliable devices that deliver the same experience as a Chromebook. Several years and more than 1.2 million installs later, CloudReady is the OS of choice for innovative organizations and IT teams eager to embrace the future of computing and eliminate the hassle and expense of legacy operating systems.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Security Features
  • Easy Setup
  • Lightweight Size
  • User Interface
  • Easy Installation

Apple OS X Yosemite

OS X Yosemite, released in October 2014, is the eleventh major version of Apple's desktop operating system for Mac computers. This update introduced a comprehensive redesign, aligning the Mac interface more closely with the aesthetics of iOS, featuring a flatter, more modern look with translucent elements and a refreshed color palette. Yosemite also emphasized enhanced integration between Mac and iOS devices, offering users a more seamless and connected experience across their Apple products.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Design Aesthetics
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation
  • Speed/Performance
  • App Ecosystem