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At a Glance
PureOS
PureOS
Star Rating
(18)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Tails
Tails
Star Rating
(18)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Tails
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PureOS excels in ease of setup, scoring a perfect 9.0, which reviewers mention makes it particularly user-friendly for those new to Linux-based operating systems.
  • Reviewers mention that Tails shines in meeting requirements with a score of 9.1, indicating that it effectively fulfills the needs of users seeking a high level of privacy and security.
  • G2 users highlight that PureOS has a better overall quality of support with a score of 7.5, while users on G2 note that Tails falls slightly behind at 7.3, suggesting that users may find more responsive assistance with PureOS.
  • Users say that PureOS has a strong product direction with a positive score of 8.8, which reviewers mention reflects ongoing improvements and updates, whereas Tails has a lower score of 6.9, indicating potential concerns about its future development.
  • Reviewers mention that Tails is particularly effective in data backup and recovery, which is crucial for users prioritizing data security, while PureOS does not emphasize this feature as strongly.
  • Users report that PureOS has better RAM management, which reviewers say contributes to smoother performance on devices with limited resources, while Tails may struggle in this area, especially on older hardware.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PureOS
No pricing available
Tails
No pricing available
Free Trial
PureOS
No trial information available
Tails
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
12
9.1
16
Ease of Use
7.9
12
7.2
16
Ease of Setup
9.0
5
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.5
12
7.0
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
10
7.1
16
Features by Category
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
PureOS
PureOS
Tails
Tails
PureOS and Tails are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
PureOS
PureOS has no unique categories
Tails
Tails has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PureOS
PureOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.8%
Tails
Tails
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.2%
Reviewers' Industry
PureOS
PureOS
Computer & Network Security
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Program Development
5.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Tails
Tails
Consumer Goods
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Computer Software
11.1%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.6%
Security and Investigations
5.6%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
PureOS
PureOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Anirudh S.
AS
Anirudh S.
Verified User in Computer Software

PureOS stands out as an operating system committed to upholding privacy and open-source ideals. Its default encryption and anti-tracking features provide users with a heightened sense of security, a rarity in today’s digital landscape. The minimalistic...

Most Helpful Critical Review
DS
Douglas S.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

My lack of experience hinders a proper answer

Tails
Tails
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Morgan C.
MC
Morgan C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Tails is a complete sandbox environment which doesn't leak information out to your normal computing environment. It doesn't store any information, so no cookies, logs or cache are retained. Sending network traffic via Tor means that your data can't be...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Adam D.
AD
Adam D.
Verified User in Program Development

Like all Linux systems the install is a bit complicated and the support/documentation is light, but considering the target market these things are okay

Alternatives
PureOS
PureOS Alternatives
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
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Debian
Debian
Add Debian
Fedora
Fedora
Add Fedora
Windows 11
Windows 11
Add Windows 11
Tails
Tails Alternatives
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Add Ubuntu
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Add Parrot Security OS
Linux Mint
Linux Mint
Add Linux Mint
Apple iOS
iOS
Add Apple iOS
Discussions
PureOS
PureOS Discussions
Is PureOS an android?
1 comment
DS
No - But I certainly would like to see a "downloadable version" for developers to test install & configure on OTHER PRE-OWNED Android phones. I understand...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
PureOS has no more discussions with answers
Tails
Tails Discussions
can i use taiuls with windows
2 comments
Blake C.
BC
The only thing you need is a computer with a USB boot option, The OS is not used while booting from a Tails USB. The system runs on the USB with RAM used...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Tails has no more discussions with answers