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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (34.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Parrot Security OS
Star Rating
(59)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Parrot Security OSWindows 7
Star Rating
(871)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 7Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Windows 7 excels in ease of use with a score of 9.1, making it a familiar choice for many, while Parrot Security OS, with a score of 8.8, is noted for its slightly steeper learning curve due to its specialized security features.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 7 offers robust incident alerts with a score of 8.6, which helps users stay informed about system issues, whereas Parrot Security OS shines in anomaly detection with a score of 8.3, providing advanced security insights that are crucial for cybersecurity professionals.
- G2 users highlight that Windows 7's quality of support is rated at 7.9, which some find lacking compared to Parrot Security OS's support rating of 8.0, where users appreciate the community-driven assistance and documentation available for security-related queries.
- Users on G2 report that Windows 7's memory management is efficient, but Parrot Security OS outperforms it in memory analysis with a score of 9.2, indicating a more thorough approach to resource management, which is essential for running security tools effectively.
- Reviewers mention that while Windows 7 provides decent backup and recovery options, Parrot Security OS is specifically designed for security tasks, offering superior data backup features that are tailored for incident response and recovery.
- Users say that Windows 7 has a strong presence in small-business environments, with 33.8% of reviews coming from this segment, while Parrot Security OS is gaining traction with 66.7% of its reviews from small businesses, indicating its growing popularity among users focused on security solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Parrot Security OS
No pricing availableWindows 7
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Parrot Security OS
No trial information availableWindows 7
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
42
8.9
691
Ease of Use
8.6
42
9.1
703
Ease of Setup
8.3
23
9.1
247
Ease of Admin
8.1
16
8.9
212
Quality of Support
8.0
40
7.9
628
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
16
8.7
195
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
42
7.0
658
Features by Category
Analysis
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
Remediation
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
7.8
6
8.2
29
Device Management - Operating System
7.0
5
8.6
29
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
5.7
5
8.6
29
Error Detection - Operating System
5.8
6
7.9
29
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Parrot Security OS and Windows 7 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Parrot Security OS is categorized as Digital Forensics
Windows 7 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Parrot Security OS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windows 7
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
40.7%
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Computer Software
9.3%
Education Management
7.4%
Security and Investigations
3.7%
Other
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
16.8%
Computer Software
10.3%
Higher Education
5.0%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.7%
Discussions
Is Parrot OS a good OS?
2 Comments
MD
It's a great OS. continue update, community support, compatibility and others featuresRead more
How many tools does parrot security have?
2 Comments
G2
As per my knowledge and data says above 600 tool.Read more
can i use this for hacking.
2 Comments
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
Support for Windows 7
3 Comments
BA
In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite...Read more
how to find computer specs windows 7
3 Comments
ZB
Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),...Read more
Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?
3 Comments
ZB
Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page...Read more
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