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Chromium is a free open-source browser that provides source code that can be compiled and edited into a web browser.

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Pros:

Open source, built on powerful ubiquitous engine.

Cons:

Moreover, the contact with the customer service is mainly done on the forum which can be confusing.

Chromium ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.7

Likelihood to recommend

8.8/ 10

Chromium has an overall rating of <span class="">4.7</span> out 5 stars based on <span class="">32</span> user reviews on Capterra.

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Mas Idayu
Mas Idayu
Information Technology Assistant in Malaysia
Verified LinkedIn User
Oil & Energy, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great browser for developer

4.0 2 years ago

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.

Josh
Teacher in US
E-Learning, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy, Clean Browser

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: 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.

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.

Abrar
Abrar
Survey Programmer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Market Research, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

An average browser when compared with the Big brands.

3.0 3 years ago

Comments: Overall its a light-weight version and can be used for basic browsing. It is an open source and the community is good enough. We have the options to restrict data, clear cache and cookies, and manage history and downloads.

Pros:

The search engine is fast and it gives accurate results. We can download extensions and plugins. We can change the theme, background, etc. The incognito mode is helpful when browsing privately.

Cons:

The software is slow when compared with Google Chrome. It lacks many features and customization options. The browsing speed is also a bit on the slower side. There are privacy and security issues too.

Bruna Aparecida
administrativo in Brazil
Cosmetics, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The browser with the most privacy and the most frequent update

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: 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.

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.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Chromium won't let you down

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: 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.

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.

Alexander
Repair technician in US
Biotechnology, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My favorite internet browser

5.0 last year

Pros:

I use chrome everyday for all my web browsing. The ability to save my information for quick purchases, save my favorite sites or products and the tons of add ons are great

Cons:

It can be a bit resource heavy on your computer and use up a lot of ram. Its getting a little better but still is more than other browsers

David
Director in Australia
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Chromium Resources

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

Probably not appropriate forum, however looking for skilled Chromium Devs to work on internal browser project, can anyone offer advise?

Cons:

From a development perspective it is very difficult to find experienced local devs.

Malissa
owner in US
Photography, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great Web Browser

5.0 last year

Pros:

I downloaded this because my other browser kept crashing. I have had no issues with freezing or crashing with Chromium.

Cons:

The only con I can think of is how long it took me to discover it.

Dan
Manager in Uganda
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Very ease of use

5.0 last year

Pros:

It is quick, faster,safer,and very stable which gives an open browsing experience

Cons:

No cons , it's the best for me because it's easy to update

Ivan
Manager in Uganda
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Very reliable

5.0 last year

Pros:

Very good it have the most infrastructure for analyzing crashes and reporting bug

Cons:

No cons , I recommend it for its functionality

Tiago
Owner in Portugal
Verified LinkedIn User
Facilities Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The best google browser

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Chromium is a browser that consume less resources than most of the browser nowadays

Cons:

Everything we need is a lightweight browser , so chromium fill's up every expectation , don't have complaints

Naiara
Tarefas lucrativas in Brazil
Broadcast Media, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

The most affordable anda easy-to-use browser

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Great experiência and good confirmation in The research and a great performance in The I haver the most priorities.

Pros:

Good to stat chromium hás a great navigation anda support function

Cons:

It hás a tendência tô crash in some of the majority of my searches

Marie
Co-Producer in US
Animation, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Chrome but inverted

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

What I liked most about Chromium is that it doesn't take up as much RAM as Chrome does.

Cons:

What I dislike about the Chromium software is the customer support and it can be slow at times but that could just be me.

Geraldo
Administrativo in Angola
Computer Networking, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google's performance as a search engine"

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: the open source project that Google Chrome is based on is generally positive. I need your speed,ease of use and security features. Furthermore,the integration with other Google services, such as Gmail and Google Drive, I see as convenient.I also have criticisms of Chromium, including privacy and data security concerns, as well as performance and compatibility issues.Chromium is a constantly evolving project.

Pros:

What I like most about this software is its ability to process huge amounts of data and generate accurate and quick answers to a wide variety of questions. Furthermore, its ability to learn and evolve by training on new data is a notable feature.

Cons:

privacy and data security issues, the complexity of certain products, the lack of features compared to other similar software, and malfunctions.

Taha
Debt collector in Yemen
Accounting, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Chrome browser is good and basic browsing is open to all

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: My experience with Chrome browser was great and useful

Pros:

Chrome browser is good, reliable, secure and versatile. It is fast in search and useful

Cons:

The program sometimes stops working or is slow, and continuous updates are annoying

Harsha
Service Head in India
Consumer Electronics, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Best Poduct ,Easy to use and kept safe information

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Its a complete product itself ,kept your information safe and gives you updated version of software that you used

Pros:

Overall testing information is good also it takes updated information about any application,My IT person suggest me this ,now i love to use this

Cons:

Open source browser,Easy to use and itself a complete product

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The Primary Browser

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

This is my primary browser and it is the base for most browsers out there. Hard to name a feature that is not well thought-out. The new tab grouping feature is now my favourite, as I use to keep at least 25-30 open tabs. Also, it is hard to find a website that does not render well on Chromium.

Cons:

Sometimes memory can get in the way. Tabs still consume too much memory, and I personally feel the need for a feature to "save tab groupings" and "open them if the browser is restarted" so I don't lose work.

Jeffrey
VoIP Operations Manager in US
Telecommunications, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Chomium the "un-googled" Chrome alternative, mostly.

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Software functions as one would expect for a high end web browser. You have full access to the google web store for your addons and themes. The quick and functional browser gives a solid alternative to firefox.

Pros:

I love that it is based on the chrome standard so most all websites load quickly and properly.

Cons:

I don't like the fact that google is still involved in the software package development. Google is hard if not impossible to trust with our personal data and this is yet another way they seem to get some info from you even if you don't want them to.

Jahid Hasan
Digital Marketing Manager in Bangladesh
Marketing & Advertising, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A chrome based good browser

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I am a firm believer in Chromium Browser. I use it on my Android tablet and laptop daily. It has made browsing so much easier, faster and smoother. I would never go back to using Chrome!

Pros:

I've been using Chromium Browser for a few years and I love it. It's speedy, free, and customizable. It's also compatible with my favorite extensions from Chrome, so I don't miss out on anything!

Cons:

I've been using Chromium for years now. I think it's the best browser out there, and I don't know how I would do my job without it.

Thomas
Thomas
Web Developer in France
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Chrome but unbloated

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Chromium is the core of Google Chrome and then uses less RAM while having the same stability

Cons:

Some really useful features like Google Services on Google Chrome are missing in Chromium

Arinze
Freelance - Noc Engineer in Nigeria
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Using Chromium browser as a freelancer.

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: I like how easy it is to use the browser.

Pros:

Utilizing the browser and working with the software makes it simple to search the internet.

Cons:

There is always the problem of the browser hanging and slowing down.

Kaan
Kaan
sound designer in Türkiye
Verified LinkedIn User
Entertainment, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Chrome without Google

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

I really liked the security and privacy options. You can block third party cookies and scripts without needing any extensions, which is super neat.

Cons:

I have no complaints about Chromium, cut out for those who want secure browser.

Boyd
Freelancer in Zambia
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Owners of the industry

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Sourcing from a name that has been trusted over time and very reliable, it's been doing well for me.

Cons:

Just a few adjustments will make it even more easy to work with.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Open source, clean and easy to use

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

The project is open-source and highly customizable to your own requirements. Documentation is available and really helpful. Fast and fluent. Clean UI design. Easy for building and testing your codes.

Cons:

There is no direct way of contacting the chromium team, you can only discuss on forums. Lack codecs. PPAPI is not available. No auto-updates, requires manual updating. Cannot directly install chrome extensions

Paul
Senior Consultant in UK
Consumer Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Chromium the open source browser.

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I used chromium at its peak to customize my browser, it was a nice experience, I understand that programmers can like this browser, it is fast, powerful and customizable which is very useful to create new browser.

Pros:

Chromium is the foundation of open source browsers, it's lightweight and fast, respects privacy and security, and allows you to customize your interface with a little coding.

Cons:

The main problem comes from the very regular updates which can be annoying for people with a weak connection. Moreover, the contact with the customer service is mainly done on the forum which can be confusing.