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Google Chrome Enterprise vs Island comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Google Chrome Enterprise
Ranking in Enterprise Browsers
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (27th)
Island
Ranking in Enterprise Browsers
3rd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Enterprise Browsers category, the mindshare of Google Chrome Enterprise is 8.9%, down from 17.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Island is 27.0%, down from 35.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Browsers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Chrome Enterprise8.9%
Island27.0%
Other64.1%
Enterprise Browsers
 

Featured Reviews

Sheharyar Akhtar - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Scientist at Turing
User interface has improved navigation but demands clearer organization for consistent workflows
There is one product for operating system called Google Chrome OS Flex. Google Chrome Enterprise generally updates in the background with a button that appears for relaunching to update. The updates are frequent, occurring every two or three days. While tab history is saved, it can be inconvenient to close and reopen all tabs. When an update occurs, a button appears on Google Chrome Enterprise indicating the need to relaunch. This requires closing all Chrome windows before updating. Google Chrome Enterprise is simple to install. For Google Cloud services, installation is not necessary as services are created directly on the cloud. It is currently running on public cloud. I don't have anything deployed on other clouds, only GCP. I have rated this solution 6 out of 10.
Emir Pelister - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Team Lead at Detech AS
Secure browser controls have reduced data leakage and now simplify contractor and BYOD access
I think Island can be improved in terms of change management and adaptation. The user has to switch browsers, getting Island set as a default, and stopping people from going back to Chrome or Edge for corporate apps takes policy enforcement and communication. The browser extension options help cover what happens beyond the browser. Island only protects what happens in the browser. Native desktop apps, thin clients, Outlook desktop, SAP, and local Office files need other tools. Therefore, it does not fully replace VDI or endpoint DLP in every scenario. However, there is a newest advantage for mobile parity because mobile platforms do not get offered the full set of desktop controls. I would add that mobile is the weakest area today. The controls we enforce on desktop are not fully available on iOS and Android. For mobile users, we still depend on our MDM solution. My advice is to start with one clear use case such as contractor access and expand from there. The technical deployment is the easy part, but policy design and user communication take real effort.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I would highly recommend this solution for any enterprise that is looking to use this tool for their workspace."
"Google Chrome's reliability is a valuable feature, providing consistent and comprehensive search results."
"We use the product to run applications and devices."
"The best part of Chrome is security."
"I really like the fact that Chrome OS is super secure, easy to manage, and so forth, it's portable and inexpensive, and Chrome Enterprise is really easy to deploy and manage."
"The standout advantage of Google Chrome Enterprise is its ease of use; it is easy to share information within the Share Drive."
"This solution is user-friendly with security features detecting if there is suspicious activity on the browser. There is a lot of extensions we can use to provide us with good coverage."
"It has been working pretty well for us...By and large, things are pretty stable."
"The GenAI data protection is also noteworthy and the Island GenAI control turned out to be one of the most valuable parts of the platform for us."
 

Cons

"I wish there was a way that they could update things a little less often if anything. I think a lot of enterprise customers are frustrated... Certain plug-ins like ad blockers will lose some functionality in the next quarter to half a year."
"It's a bit bulky. If we have a laptop with basic configuration, it eats up a lot of RAM and slows down the system."
"Identifying areas for improvement can be challenging since Chrome consistently strives to enhance itself. One aspect I'd like to highlight is virtualization. For instance, if you require desktop-based applications like Cisco or Adobe products on your local machine, Chrome's support is limited. While they offer Linux solutions for virtualization, my query or request would be to expand this to include Windows-based applications. If this were implemented, it would be a valuable enhancement, encouraging broader adoption by companies."
"The product's stability can be better."
"In an upcoming release, the enhanced troubleshooting feature needs to improve to be able to identify the issues for the use case and for the user experience."
"They need to deal with their memory management."
"Google Chrome Enterprise doesn't use AI in its solution."
"The tool is not very user-friendly."
"I would add that mobile is the weakest area today."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product price is very good in my opinion."
"We are on a monthly subscription for this solution."
"Google Chrome Enterprise is a medium-priced solution."
"Yearly payments are to be made towards the licensing costs of Google Chrome Enterprise. It is not an expensive solution. I rate the solution's pricing model a six out of ten. There is a need to pay an extra cost in addition to the solution's standard licensing fees."
"Pricing varies significantly based on different regions and specific requirements. The cost can differ for the Euro price as opposed to the Asia-specific price. Generally, the standard pricing falls within the range of twenty-five to thirty dollars per license. This payment can be structured on a monthly or yearly basis. Opting for the yearly payment plan often comes with an added discount, either directly from Google or through negotiations with your vendor."
"So all I can say is just for us since we just recently re-upped our three-year contract for Google Education Enterprise, whatever the name is for their highest level enterprise...I found the pricing to be pretty reasonable overall."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise15
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Google Chrome Enterprise?
If Google Chrome Enterprise could intelligently block ads or unwanted content, that would be helpful. Whenever I search for something, content with ads comes up first, and if the browser could some...
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I primarily use Google Chrome Enterprise to browse the Internet and access Oracle applications.
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