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Google Chrome Enterprise vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Google Chrome Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
12th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Browsers (1st)
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Google Chrome Enterprise is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 7.1%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Harsha Ramamurthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides flexibility for remote work and offers good performance
My company has a product servicing team of 12 people, consisting of network engineers who call themselves network support, and the other teams in my company refer to them as the setup servicing team. Though not all of them manage Google, some of them do it when required. In terms of the manageability benefits offered by the product to my company's team, I would say that there was not much of a learning curve involved when we migrated from Microsoft to Google around two years ago, and it was pretty easy to integrate. I have not utilized Google Chrome's flexibility for remote work. The solution has some good points in terms of scalability and ease of use. However, my company doesn't like the UX component of the product, and it is also one of the reasons why we miss Microsoft Teams. I can recommend the product to others after considering their needs. If a user has more money to invest, they should choose Microsoft. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Dominique Locksley - PeerSpot reviewer
Has good kernel modules and upgrades
I like how the tool handles kernel modules and upgrades - we rarely have issues after upgrades, unlike with other Linux distributions like Oracle Linux or Ubuntu. The kernel module management is excellent. Changes made in one version typically work the same in other versions too, which isn't always the case with other distributions. There's also lots of information and community support available if you run into any problems, both on the official website and in forums and user groups. I know many people who use it specifically, so it's easy to get independent support if needed. I've been working with the tool for a long time, since 2003, before they became SUSE Linux Enterprise. It's always been one of the most admin-friendly Linux versions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Google Chrome Enterprise helps to keep IT support and maintenance costs low, especially for smaller teams."
"The breadth and capability of the various extensions and plug-ins that are out there for Chrome to do additional things on top of just working in the browser are fantastic."
"Chrome functions as a comprehensive solution due to its continuous self-evaluation and improvement. The evolution process has been significant, with a notable distance covered from its inception to the present. Notably, features like VPN support have been incorporated over time, enhancing the platform's capabilities. A distinctive feature is that users don't even need to know the Wi-Fi password; upon signing into the machine, internet connectivity is established immediately. Furthermore, the cloud storage system ensures data isn't stored locally, making it seamless for users to switch between machines. In summary, Google Chrome Enterprise is an excellent solution, particularly when there's a shortage of available manpower."
"Google Chrome Enterprise provides ease of management for users and regular updates."
"Google Chrome Enterprise is a stable solution with good performance."
"We use the product to run applications and devices."
"Chrome Enterprise is really easy to deploy and manage."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"YaST simplifies the server management of SUSE allowing for a centralized utility to control most of the server functions."
"It's easy to set up."
"It is very easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade."
"The main feature is that Linux is flexible to work with for most web-based applications."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable."
"The most valuable feature is that there is an inbuilt HANA firewall."
"It's a flexible solution."
"The solution is easy to use, secure and allows for simple manipulation."
 

Cons

"They need to deal with their memory management."
"The solution could be made cheaper."
"The product's stability can be better."
"There is a need for improved features to refine search results and narrow them down efficiently."
"Chromebooks are hard to find in the Indonesian market."
"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."
"Additional data security and data privacy features could be proactively recommended by Google."
"The solution's interface is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"The solution could be more stable."
"Compared with the competition, of late actually, the solution has increased its pricing tremendously."
"The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu."
"The only stability issues that I can recall encountering with SUSE would be with KDE. However, that is limited to just the desktop environment as I have not had stability issues with ​most server functions."
"SUSE could make more APIs available."
"The free version sometimes has security holes."
"When working in a Department of Defense environment, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) have to be followed. SLES is not really addressed directly here. It did make following security policy difficult."
"If you want to do something simple like changing an IP number, you have to be quite aware of all the configuration files where you will change that."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"The product price is very good in my opinion."
"Google Chrome Enterprise is a medium-priced solution."
"We are on a monthly subscription for this solution."
"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
"The platform is affordable."
"The product's licensing options align well with the evolving landscape of Linux variants."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
"The price is reasonable."
"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Chrome Enterprise?
The solution's most valuable feature is its browser, which offers good performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Chrome Enterprise?
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.
What needs improvement with Google Chrome Enterprise?
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.
What do you like most about SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Linux Enterprise?
I used the open-source version, so there were no setup costs.
What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The software management side was a bit difficult, especially compared to Ubuntu. The software manager was different, making it challenging to install certain applications. Additionally, I encounter...
 

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Sample Customers

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