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Compare CloudReady and Linux Mint 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free for everyone
No pricing available
CloudReady
Star Rating
(28)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free for everyone
Browse all 4 pricing plansLinux Mint
Star Rating
(161)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that CloudReady excels in ease of setup, achieving a score of 9.8, which reviewers mention makes it particularly appealing for small businesses looking to quickly deploy a solution. In contrast, Linux Mint, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower setup score of 9.0, indicating a bit more complexity in the initial installation process.
- Reviewers mention that CloudReady's memory management is optimized for older hardware, allowing users to breathe new life into devices that may struggle with more resource-intensive operating systems. Linux Mint, while also efficient, does not specifically highlight this feature, leading some users to feel it may not perform as well on legacy systems.
- G2 users highlight CloudReady's strong performance in device management, particularly its ability to manage multiple devices seamlessly, which is crucial for small businesses. Linux Mint, on the other hand, has received mixed reviews regarding its device management capabilities, with some users noting challenges in managing peripherals effectively.
- Users on G2 report that CloudReady's backup and recovery features are robust, with built-in options that simplify data backup processes. In comparison, Linux Mint users have mentioned that while it offers backup solutions, they can be less intuitive and require additional configuration, which may not be ideal for all users.
- Reviewers say that CloudReady's system operations monitoring is a standout feature, providing real-time insights that help users maintain optimal performance. Linux Mint, while it does offer monitoring tools, has been noted by users as being less comprehensive, which could lead to missed opportunities for performance optimization.
- Users report that CloudReady has a higher quality of support, scoring 8.4, which is often highlighted in reviews as a significant advantage for businesses needing reliable assistance. Linux Mint, with a support score of 8.2, is still considered good, but some users have mentioned that response times can be slower, which may be a concern for those requiring immediate help.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CloudReady
CloudReady: Home Edition
Free
for everyone
Whether you're a parent, a student, a tinkerer, or someone who's just ready for a better OS—if you need a reliable, high-performing device, the free CloudReady Home Edition is for you.
- Automatic security and feature updates
Linux Mint
No pricing availableFree Trial
CloudReady
Free Trial is available
Linux Mint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
19
8.9
127
Ease of Use
8.9
19
9.0
126
Ease of Setup
9.8
7
9.0
44
Ease of Admin
9.4
6
8.7
34
Quality of Support
8.4
17
8.2
120
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
5
8.2
31
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
18
8.0
122
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CloudReady and Linux Mint are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
CloudReady has no unique categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CloudReady
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Linux Mint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Education Management
12.5%
Computer Software
12.5%
Telecommunications
8.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Other
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
26.8%
Computer Software
22.3%
Newspapers
5.1%
Consumer Goods
5.1%
Computer & Network Security
5.1%
Other
35.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
CloudReady
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Being able to boot Chromium on a PC/Mac is great - it's lite, responsive, fast.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Terri F.
Verified User in Retail
Sometimes I have to repeat my information and it is annoying.
Linux Mint
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Carlos C.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Linux Mint is perfect for old hardware, Mint is characterized by these low-resource features and taking advantage of a low-resource second-hand PC. Mint is supported forever and a desktop with three versions for different tastes, download the full package...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jesus M.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Mint gets slow with time of use on PC, takes time to open files, programs and crashes my system, high consumption of RAM and cannot be optimized automatically without applying code or clean installation.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Being able to boot Chromium on a PC/Mac is great - it's lite, responsive, fast.
Carlos C.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Linux Mint is perfect for old hardware, Mint is characterized by these low-resource features and taking advantage of a low-resource second-hand PC. Mint is supported forever and a desktop with three versions for different tastes, download the full package...
Terri F.
Verified User in Retail
Sometimes I have to repeat my information and it is annoying.
Jesus M.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Mint gets slow with time of use on PC, takes time to open files, programs and crashes my system, high consumption of RAM and cannot be optimized automatically without applying code or clean installation.
Discussions
Can I install Android apps on CloudReady?
2 comments
JW
I have not seen a viable way to do this, and suspect it is not possible due to copyrights and licensing.Read more
What can CloudReady do?
1 comment
OM
Cloud Storage: CloudReady integrates with cloud storage services like Google Drive, allowing you to store files online and access them from...Read more
What is the difference between Chrome OS and CloudReady?
1 comment
OM
Updates and Stability:
Chrome OS: Chrome OS receives automatic updates directly from Google, ensuring that users are always running the latest version...Read more
how can i make partitions of my hard drive ?
1 comment
SR
Yes, you can do it. sending you a link please check...Read more
Virtual box
1 comment
DC
Are you sure that it is Linux Mint defect and you were able to install it correctly? That might not be specific to Linux Mint. It is based on Debian, did you...Read more
My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.
1 comment
AP
The highest quality or most excellent.Read more
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