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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Android

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAndroid is a mobile operating system developed by Google.N/A

    macOS

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AmacOS is the graphical operating system for Apple desktop devices.N/A
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    AndroidmacOS
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    AndroidmacOS
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    Google
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    AndroidmacOS
    Small Businesses
    CentOS Linux
    Score8.6 out of 10
    CentOS Linux
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    IBM AIX
    Score9.3 out of 10
    IBM AIX
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AndroidmacOS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    AndroidmacOS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    Android is great if you are on a budget and can't purchase other operating systems for mobile devices. It is also great for installing third-party apps if you find one you like. Although there is a lot of customization options available, this may cause some users to become frustrated if they are unfamiliar with this system.
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    Apple
    For the longevity of a product and intuitive design. But it is a matter of opinion, and if you are more comfortable with Windows, then stay with Windows.
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    Pros
    Google
    • Affordable and available on many types of devices.
    • Development and release is very convenient than other mobile platform.
    • Cost to enter is low especially when considering the hardware side.
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    Apple
    • Integrates with other apple devices seamlessly
    • Information passed between those devices is encrypted end to end (understanding that apple has the keys in some cases)
    • Compact design
    • Aesthetically pleasing
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    Cons
    Google
    • Issues with bugs in upgrades.
    • Quick battery drain.
    • Overheating issues.
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    Apple
    • Visual studio discontinued
    • Installing software only available to windows
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    Usability
    Google
    It is very easy to use and the customer user interface is very smooth and logical. Rarely do applications crash and need reinstallation. The app store is secure enough to prevent malicious software from being advertised and potentially downloaded. Rebooting devices does not have to be a regular occurrence so this allows for high availability.
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    Apple
    Most users find macOS logical and user friendly
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    Support Rating
    Google
    There are a lot of people that use Android around the world. There are many forums and blogs that you can read about Android. It is too easy to find information about the system and for developers, it is too easy to create an app. For me, it is one of the best operating systems.
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    Apple
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    These two operating systems are both great and can totally do everything that we need in our school. The reason we go with Android is that it is cheaper and we have a greater variety of apps available to us. iOS can be a little pricey and it also doesn't allow us to do the customization that we want.
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    Apple
    macOS just makes sense to me. Each OS has its pros and cons.. macOS works for me. It's well designed, intuitive, and efficient. But it's not cheap... well, macOS is basically free, but you need the hardware to run it, and the hardware isn't cheap. Pick the right tool for the job and for you. And even though macOS may not be thought of in an enterprise environment, it works remarkably well if configured properly. Tools like DEP and ABM from Apple enable device management and lock them to the company. Use an MDM like Jamf to push policies and packages. Jamf can also manage accounts and authentication. JumpCloud is another great product for account management. Although it might not be all included in the box, with the right knowledge, you can build a robust and versatile enterprise Mac infrastructure. You can even do zero-touch deployment in most cases with the correct setup. And Apple employs engineers to help you get it set up right.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • We have an Android mobile app and our customers have downloaded more than 5.000 instances in less than two months.
    • With the app our customers don't need to go to our offices to get a support or service.
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    Apple
    • Apple supports their hardware longer than most manufacturers, which is good.
    • Apple's hardware is more expensive than similar equipment competition, which is bad but offset somewhat by its longevity.
    • Apple in an Apple world works great.
    • Apple in a Windows world has some work to do to get things talking.
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