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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Zorin
Star Rating
(42)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ZorinmacOS Sierra
Star Rating
(400)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about macOS SierraSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that macOS Sierra excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.1, while Zorin, with a score of 8.7, is noted for being slightly more complex to install, particularly for users unfamiliar with Linux-based systems.
- Reviewers mention that macOS Sierra's memory management is highly efficient, allowing for smooth multitasking, whereas Zorin users have noted occasional slowdowns when running multiple applications simultaneously, particularly on lower-end hardware.
- G2 users highlight that macOS Sierra offers robust backup and recovery options, particularly with its Time Machine feature, which is praised for its simplicity and reliability. In contrast, Zorin's backup solutions are considered less intuitive, with users suggesting that they require more manual configuration.
- Users on G2 report that macOS Sierra provides superior error detection and system operations monitoring, which helps in maintaining system stability. Zorin, while functional, is said to lack some of the advanced monitoring tools that macOS Sierra users have come to rely on.
- Reviewers mention that both products have a strong quality of support, but macOS Sierra's support is often described as more comprehensive, with a larger community and more resources available for troubleshooting compared to Zorin.
- Users say that while both operating systems cater well to small businesses, Zorin has a slight edge in terms of user satisfaction, with a higher percentage of positive reviews indicating that it meets the specific needs of small business users effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Zorin
No pricing availablemacOS Sierra
No pricing availableFree Trial
Zorin
No trial information availablemacOS Sierra
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
29
9.1
285
Ease of Use
9.5
29
9.4
291
Ease of Setup
8.9
11
9.1
107
Ease of Admin
9.4
8
8.7
70
Quality of Support
8.3
27
8.9
264
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
7
8.8
68
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
26
8.9
269
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.3
29
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.0
29
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
9.0
28
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
8.5
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Zorin and macOS Sierra are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Zorin has no unique categories
macOS Sierra has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Zorin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
macOS Sierra
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
Information Technology and Services
35.9%
Computer Software
15.4%
Research
5.1%
Higher Education
5.1%
Telecommunications
2.6%
Other
35.9%
Computer Software
18.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Higher Education
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Financial Services
3.4%
Other
50.6%
Discussions
How to resize windows - Zorin OS 16
2 Comments
RP
Just do dragging the edges or corners of the windowRead more
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