CloudReady vs. IBM i
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | CloudReady | IBM i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 32 | 72 |
| Ease of use | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 75.862069 | 59.701493 |
| Small Business | 56.7% | 20.6% |
| Mid-Market | 30.0% | 45.6% |
| Enterprise | 13.3% | 33.8% |
| Total page views | 155 | 385 |
| Total LLM citations | 89 | 450 |
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.
- Ease of Use
- Security Features
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight Size
- User Interface
- Easy Installation
IBM i
IBM i is a fully integrated operating system designed for IBM Power servers, combining database, middleware, security, runtime, and hypervisor into a single, cohesive solution. This integration simplifies system management, reduces total cost of ownership (TCO), and enhances operational efficiency. IBM i supports a wide range of business applications and offers flexible deployment options, including on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud environments.
- Reliability
- Security/Safety
- Security Features
- Stability
- Powerful Features
- Ease of Use