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At a Glance
Android
Android
Star Rating
(1,153)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Star Rating
(2,085)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.7% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Android excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, while Ubuntu trails slightly behind at 8.6. Reviewers mention that Android's intuitive interface makes it more accessible for small businesses.
  • Reviewers say that Android's RAM management is rated at 8.8, which is lower than Ubuntu's impressive score of 9.7. Users on G2 highlight that Ubuntu's efficient memory management leads to smoother performance, especially for resource-intensive applications.
  • G2 users note that Android's data backup feature scores 9.3, significantly outperforming Ubuntu's 7.2. Reviewers mention that Android's seamless backup process is a key advantage for users who prioritize data security.
  • Users say that both platforms have similar scores for ease of admin, both at 8.7, but reviewers mention that Android's user-friendly admin tools are more straightforward for small business owners.
  • Reviewers mention that Android's network security score of 9.2 is higher than Ubuntu's 8.7, indicating that Android provides more robust security features, which is crucial for businesses handling sensitive data.
  • Users report that while both products have strong product direction scores, Android's 9.2 is slightly higher than Ubuntu's 9.0. Reviewers say this reflects Android's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in its offerings.
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Ubuntu
No pricing available
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Android
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Ubuntu
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
855
9.0
1,638
Ease of Use
9.2
864
8.6
1,651
Ease of Setup
9.0
199
8.9
660
Ease of Admin
8.7
144
8.7
579
Quality of Support
8.5
781
8.3
1,508
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
130
8.7
504
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
812
9.0
1,553
Features by Category
Cloud Management PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Management
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
8.9
14
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Capability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
8.3
26
9.3
30
Device Management - Operating System
8.5
27
9.1
30
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.8
27
8.4
30
Error Detection - Operating System
8.0
27
8.9
30
IoT Operating SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Security Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android
Android
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Android and Ubuntu are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Android
Android has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android
Android
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.9%
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Android
Android
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Computer Software
13.7%
Higher Education
3.6%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.0%
Other
58.0%
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Information Technology and Services
27.0%
Computer Software
24.6%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Higher Education
3.7%
Internet
3.1%
Other
36.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Android
Android
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nick T.
NT
Nick T.
Verified User in Computer Software

Android iterates so fast, and there is always a better update shortly down the road. And it is very friendly to the user. The Google search integration, and Google product integration, into phones with the OS, is easily the best part.

Most Helpful Critical Review
CB
Celeste B.
Verified User

It's slow sometimes: opening apps, changing pages on the home screen, editing settings, etc.

Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael S.
MS
Michael S.
Verified User in Insurance

I am tech savvy but I am not a developer or IT guy. I used Ubuntu when I needed a simple operating system for my newly purchased Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi's have limited memory space because your hard drive is an SD card. I only needed to run XBMC to play...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Computer Software

It is updated regularly but that's not necessarily a good thing when it comes to using it as a server. I've seen companies use Ubuntu as a server but then only update them once in a while. If they were using a proper server Linux distro, this would be fine...

Alternatives
Android
Android Alternatives
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iOS
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu Alternatives
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Apple iOS
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Windows 7
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Windows 8
Windows 8
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Discussions
Android
Android Discussions
how am i able to update to the most recent version if my phone wont allow?
5 comments
Jimm R.
JR
If your phone is not compatible with the newest version of android then you might have to wait a little while for the new android if not then you might have...Read more
Would you like to use Android or iOS?
3 comments
Anil p.
AP
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How do u like android?
3 comments
Herm H.
HH
In terms of smartphone operating systems, it's basically Android or Apple. Both have their advantages. Apple keeps things simple, but limits your choices. ...Read more
Ubuntu
Ubuntu Discussions
Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?
7 comments
Yannick W.
YW
Hi Avinash, The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to...Read more
What is Ubuntu Desktop used for?
5 comments
Sagheer A.
SA
Thanks you Read more
How do I run Windows Application in Ubuntu?
4 comments
Samuel L.
SL
There are several options. Basic 'wine' - W.I.N.E stands for "Wine is no emulator" - it's really a library with a binary for running windows apps...Read more