--- description: Review of Chromium Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Chromium | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Browser Software](/directory/4416/browser/software) > [Chromium](/software/221329/chromium) # Chromium Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221329/chromium Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221329/chromium?page=2) > Chromium is an open-source browser designed to allow developers to build safer, faster, and more stable browsers. Chromium powers popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 33 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 33 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Chromium is an open-source browser project - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Address Bar - Developer Tools - Search Engine ## Category - [Browser Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4416/browser/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Chrome](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/226006/google-chrome) — 4.8/5 (2111 reviews) 2. [Microsoft Edge](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/399508/microsoft-edge) — 4.3/5 (560 reviews) 3. [Firefox](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/226009/firefox) — 4.4/5 (529 reviews) 4. [Safari](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/222217/safari) — 4.5/5 (292 reviews) 5. [Brave](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/220375/brave) — 4.7/5 (348 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Great browser for developer" — 4.0/5 > **Mas Idayu** | *2 August 2022* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The web browser's search feature returns relevant results quickly. A variety of add-ons and plugins are readily available for download. The setting, colour scheme, etc., are all adjustable. Incognito mode is for you if you want a more discrete web experience. > > **Cons**: You can only talk about issues with the Chromium team on forums, and there is no conventional way to contact them. The browser doesn't have the standard codecs. There is currently a lack of access to plug-in , and it not being automatically updated necessitates user intervention. ----- ### "Easy, Clean Browser" — 4.0/5 > **Josh** | *20 May 2024* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Chromium's best feature is its simplicity. Everything that is essential in a browser is available and easily used in Chromium. I really enjoy how accessible Chromium is on every device, even a SMART Board\! Nothing flashy or fancy is done through Chromium, but that's just the point. This is a no-frills, easy and clean browser that can be picked up by all users on any device and it works very well. > > **Cons**: It seems a little contrary to say that the simplicity of Chromium is also its weakness, but it would be nice to have some more customization options or installable extensions, etc. A very minor complaint, but a few additional features would be nice. > > If you are looking for a simple way to run a search, Chromium is the browser for you. I enjoy how clean and simple it is. When I want a simplified, organized, to the point browser that won't bog me down with extensions, features, and forty-six other buttons on the search bar, I open Chromium. ----- ### "Browsering" — 3.0/5 > **Korol** | *9 January 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Chromium is part of Google Chrome and it also makes browsering easy and fantastic. > > **Cons**: Chromium version is not easy to install. ----- ### "The browser with the most privacy and the most frequent update" — 5.0/5 > **Bruna Aparecida** | *31 January 2023* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: With the Google chrome browser I can search for everything I want in a matter of seconds, as it is very easy to use and the cost is very cheap, making everyone have access to this browser whether on a cell phone, computer, and with different search methods. > > **Cons**: The cons of the Cromos browser that despite being fast, is one of the main responsible for consuming your computer's RAM memory, especially when we open several windows at the same time, so it becomes slower and even errors appear on older computers. > > But Google Chromium brings me numerous relevant experiences the ease of logging into my account and accessing various services, be it gmail, one drive, all in one place, this makes my day a lot easier, being much more productive. ----- ### "Chromium won't let you down" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *28 August 2022* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: chromium is a good, reliable, and secure browser that comes with a variety of features. It is a clean interface and comes with an array of extensions to choose from. It is a simple to use, lightweight browser which comes with decent security features. It does not track the browsing history which is why I like it the most. > > **Cons**: Chromium is a good browser that comes with an array of features and frequent updates which is a good thing in my opinion. The only thing that bugs me about Chromium is the fact that these frequent updates are needed to be installed manually. > > I am using Chromium on a daily basis to surf the internet, manage passwords, and use extensions seamlessly for my work needs. It is a great browser in my opinion which can be safely used for personal and professional needs. I love the fact that it neither tracks the browsing history nor shares it further which is a blessing for privacy lovers like me. It has given me a satisfactory browsing experience and I think that it would be a great alternative to any browser. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221329/chromium?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221329/chromium) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data