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At a Glance
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Star Rating
(52)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Pop!_OS
Pop!_OS
Star Rating
(26)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pop!_OS
AI Generated Summary
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  • Reviews say that Parrot Security OS excels in File Analysis with a score of 9.3, which users appreciate for its comprehensive tools that aid in security assessments. In contrast, Pop!_OS does not focus on security analysis, making it less suitable for users needing advanced security features.
  • Users report that Parrot Security OS offers robust Incident Alerts with a score of 8.6, providing timely notifications for potential threats. Meanwhile, Pop!_OS, while user-friendly, does not emphasize incident management, which may leave security-conscious users wanting more.
  • Reviewers mention that the Continuous Analysis feature in Parrot Security OS, rated at 8.9, is highly valued for its ability to monitor systems in real-time. Pop!_OS, however, lacks this feature, focusing more on general usability rather than continuous security monitoring.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Parrot Security OS's Decryption capabilities score 9.0, making it a preferred choice for users needing to handle encrypted data. In contrast, Pop!_OS does not provide specialized decryption tools, which could be a drawback for users in security-sensitive environments.
  • G2 users report that Parrot Security OS's Remediation Suggestions feature, with a score of 8.4, is particularly useful for guiding users through resolving security incidents. Pop!_OS, while offering a smooth user experience, does not provide similar remediation guidance, which may leave users without clear next steps in a security event.
  • Users say that Parrot Security OS's Memory Management is rated highly, ensuring efficient RAM usage during security tasks. On the other hand, Pop!_OS is praised for its overall performance but does not specifically cater to memory management in the context of security operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Parrot Security OS
No pricing available
Pop!_OS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Parrot Security OS
No trial information available
Pop!_OS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
36
9.4
19
Ease of Use
8.8
36
9.2
19
Ease of Setup
8.5
17
8.3
8
Ease of Admin
8.5
14
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.0
36
7.9
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
14
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
36
10.0
19
Features by Category
8.8
238
Not enough data
Analysis
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Remediation
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Pop!_OS
Pop!_OS
Parrot Security OS and Pop!_OS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS is categorized as Digital Forensics
Pop!_OS
Pop!_OS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.8%
Pop!_OS
Pop!_OS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Computer & Network Security
39.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Computer Software
10.4%
Education Management
8.3%
Security and Investigations
4.2%
Other
18.8%
Pop!_OS
Pop!_OS
Computer Software
38.5%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer & Network Security
11.5%
Internet
7.7%
Financial Services
7.7%
Other
11.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jose Manuel O.
JO
Jose Manuel O.
Verified User in Security and Investigations

One of the main advantages offered by this distribution is that it provides good support for the updates of the different tools that it provides as there is a strong community behind that periodically reviews the latest packages of each of the tools. In...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Aumy K.
AK
Aumy K.
Verified User in Computer Software

I like it all. I can't say anything bad about it Even in a VM, it's amazing.

Pop!_OS
Pop!_OS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Muhammad U.
MU
Muhammad U.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The best thing about Pop!_OS is that it is a very fast Linux Distro. You can save a lot of your time by issuing commands from the terminal but firstly you need to master those shortcuts. It is better than Windows in speed and performance. I would highly...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Slow loading time for dual boot no efi support Bugs Graphic driver bug that crashes the system less accessibility to change ui Doc type navigation bar Frequent Crashes

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Discussions
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS Discussions
Is Parrot OS a good OS?
2 comments
Miguel Antonio D.
MD
It's a great OS. continue update, community support, compatibility and others featuresRead more
How many tools does parrot security have?
2 comments
HR
As per my knowledge and data says above 600 tool.Read more
can i use this for hacking.
1 comment
Verified User
G2
Yes. You can use for hacking. Just remember their are legal ramifications when certain boundaries are crossed. But personally I use Parrot OS purely for...Read more
Pop!_OS
Pop!_OS Discussions
What is special about pop OS?
1 comment
Ivan P.
IP
Ease of use no matter if you use it as a daily driver of using it from time to time, everything is automated and connected. One big plus in my book is...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Pop!_OS has no more discussions with answers