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Google Chrome Enterprise vs Oracle Solaris comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
3.3
Google Chrome Enterprise reduces costs by converting old devices into Chromebooks, ensuring low IT expenses and extended device life.
Sentiment score
4.6
Oracle Solaris offers high ROI with stability, integration, reduced downtime, performance boosts, and cost benefits, enhancing operational efficiency.
In terms of ROI, there have been performance improvements because Oracle Solaris is lighter.
Technology Consultant at Clarinox Technologies Kenya
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
3.1
Google Chrome Enterprise support is rated highly for responsiveness but note challenges with direct contact and documentation detail.
Sentiment score
4.6
Oracle Solaris support is 24/7, efficient yet sometimes slow, with helpful tools and mixed user ratings on effectiveness.
There could be more detailed guidance on new installations like Google Authenticator, as the process is often vague and lacks fine-tuned information.
Operational Analyst and Architect at Hobu Online
The online support often redirects us to FAQs instead of connecting to a real person.
Chief Technology Officer at MedPiper Technologies Inc
There are features regarding QR code setup, compatibility, and security.
Data Scientist at Turing
The technical support by Oracle is good.
SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.9
Google Chrome Enterprise supports scalable management for organizations, efficiently integrating with older machines and cloud-based models without issues.
Sentiment score
6.1
Oracle Solaris excels in scalable performance, efficiently handling extensive workloads with robust file systems and virtualization, despite hardware dependencies.
They have made it simple to scale the backend.
Data Scientist at Turing
Firefox is slightly more efficient as it uses less memory.
Operational Analyst and Architect at Hobu Online
Regarding vertical scalability, Oracle Solaris is probably one of the most scalable operating systems in the industry.
System specialist at Savecore
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
5.6
Google Chrome Enterprise is stable and reliable, offering excellent performance, though it's resource-intensive and can face occasional app-related issues.
Sentiment score
8.2
Oracle Solaris is highly stable and secure, with rare crashes and minimal disruptions, making it ideal for reliable operations.
I consider Google Chrome Enterprise to be both stable and scalable.
Information Security Architecture Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Google Chrome Enterprise is stable, and I haven't faced any stability problems.
Operational Analyst and Architect at Hobu Online
 

Room For Improvement

Google Chrome Enterprise struggles with frequent updates, resource demands, security clarity, and needs UI, virtualization, and search improvements.
Oracle Solaris needs improvements in hardware support, GUI, training, cost reduction, integration, package management, and open-source tool support.
If we have a laptop with basic configuration, it eats up a lot of RAM and slows down the system.
Chief Technology Officer at MedPiper Technologies Inc
Regarding Google Chrome Enterprise improvements, they need to declare some security details; they are applying security but not publishing the details about the security applied.
Information Security Architecture Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
This causes hesitation in installing them due to concerns about hidden costs and inadequate information.
Operational Analyst and Architect at Hobu Online
The firewall must be more capable because security is the main concern of every organization and every user.
Head Of IT at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oracle Solaris needs to improve its compatibility with office tools like Excel.
Technology Consultant at Clarinox Technologies Kenya
They either have to do cross-platform migrations, which are costly solutions, or they have to change many things.
SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd
 

Setup Cost

Google Chrome Enterprise pricing is medium, ranging $25-$30 per license, appreciated for security and brand, especially by nonprofits.
Enterprise users find Oracle Solaris pricing complex; it's beneficial for performance but costly compared to Linux, with desired pricing improvements.
It's a bit on the higher side, but we prefer to stick with it because of the security, ease of maintenance, and the company's reputation.
Chief Technology Officer at MedPiper Technologies Inc
The interface is optimized in terms of the UI and user experience.
Data Scientist at Turing
I find the pricing of Oracle Solaris to be affordable compared to competitors like Windows.
Technology Consultant at Clarinox Technologies Kenya
 

Valuable Features

Google Chrome Enterprise provides robust security, seamless Google Workspace integration, and efficient management for businesses with automatic updates and scalability.
Oracle Solaris offers superior virtualization, security, performance, ZFS features, and seamless Oracle integration, praised for stability and reliability.
The best aspects of Google Chrome Enterprise are its compatibility with everything, smooth management, and frequent security patching, which I find nice to use.
Information Security Architecture Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
The security it offers is an advantage, which is crucial for us due to HIPAA compliance concerns.
Chief Technology Officer at MedPiper Technologies Inc
I enjoy using features that are more sophisticated in terms of centralized management to maintain consistent security.
Partnerships Director at PEAK:AIO
As it is a server-level operating system, most of the time you do not need any extra features in the operating system.
Head Of IT at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Additionally, regarding security, you do not have to implement any antivirus software.
SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd
The operating system is lightweight, which makes it easier to use on an average computer compared to systems like Windows.
Technology Consultant at Clarinox Technologies Kenya
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Chrome Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
25th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Browsers (2nd)
Oracle Solaris
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
16th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Google Chrome Enterprise is 1.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Solaris is 2.5%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Solaris2.5%
Google Chrome Enterprise1.6%
Other95.9%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

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.
Shafiq Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of IT at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Long-term server platform has supported secure banking operations and simplified virtualization
Oracle Solaris is a very good operating system. Most of the time, we do not need to change or replace any configuration. If at any point in time we need to change something, it is really simple and a user-friendly environment. Although it is a CLI, Oracle introduced a GUI environment with Solaris 11.5. Currently, 11.5 has the operating system GUI as well as the CLI. The technical persons working on the operating system most of the time prefer to work on the CLI. It is actually really good and easy to use. As it is a server-level operating system, most of the time you do not need any extra features in the operating system because you are not using the operating system on home machines, desktops, or laptop machines. The extra features are not needed if we are talking about the enterprise level or an official operating system.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise32
 

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...
What is your primary use case for Google Chrome Enterprise?
I primarily use Google Chrome Enterprise to browse the Internet and access Oracle applications.
How does Oracle Linux compare with Solaris?
When comparing Oracle Linux and Solaris, I believe that Linux is more secure and more flexible. It is also very suitable for enterprises that are already Oracle solution users. I found Linux to be ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Solaris?
I find the pricing of Oracle Solaris to be affordable compared to competitors like Windows.
What needs improvement with Oracle Solaris?
In my opinion, the GUI was missing, as I mentioned earlier. Oracle has already introduced it. There might be some additional security features. The firewall must be more capable because security is...
 

Also Known As

Chrome Enterprise, Google Chrome
Solaris 11, Solaris
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Netflix, Coca Cola, Pinterest, Toyota, Vertex, LafargeHolcim, MedXM, DOT Comm, Whirlpool
Siemens, IVV
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