G2 Vendor Directory

Tails vs. Apple OS X Mountain Lion

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

MetricTails

by Ubuntu MATE

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

by Apple

Overall rating4.14.2
Review count24221
Ease of use7.99.1
Ease of setup8.89.1
Quality of support7.48.5
Meets requirements9.28.8
NPS45.83333345.833333
Small Business54.5%46.4%
Mid-Market27.3%32.1%
Enterprise18.2%21.5%
Total page views401240
Total LLM citations906144

Tails

Tails is a portable operating system designed to preserve privacy and anonymity. It enables users to use the internet anonymously and leave no trace unless explicitly desired. Tails can be run from a USB stick or DVD on almost any computer, ensuring that no data is stored on the local system. Key Features and Functionality: - Anonymity Online: All internet connections are routed through the Tor network, concealing the user's location and usage from surveillance and traffic analysis.

Pros

  • Privacy Focus
  • Easy Setup
  • Lightweight Size
  • Open Source
  • Security Features
  • New Features

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

OS X Mountain Lion, version 10.8, is the ninth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers, launched on July 25, 2012. This release introduced over 200 new features, many inspired by iOS, to enhance user experience and system functionality. Key Features and Functionality: - iCloud Integration: Seamless synchronization of Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Reminders, Notes, and iWork documents across all Apple devices.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Speed/Performance
  • New Features
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation
  • Regular Updates