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Head-to-head · Enterprise Browsers

Chrome Enterprise Premium vs Island Enterprise Browser

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Chrome Enterprise Premium #1 in Enterprise Browsers 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Google
Island Enterprise Browser #5 in Enterprise Browsers 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Island

Chrome Enterprise Premium leads on 0 checks, Island Enterprise Browser on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreChrome Enterprise Premium · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresChrome Enterprise Premium · 5 of 5

Chrome Enterprise Premium scores higher on our rubric for enterprise browsers: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Chrome Enterprise Premium is the better fit for security-led enterprises needing broad browser controls. Island Enterprise Browser is the better fit for enterprises needing a full managed browser workspace.

  • Chrome Enterprise Premium fits best

    Security-led enterprises needing broad browser controls

  • Island Enterprise Browser fits best

    Enterprises needing a full managed browser workspace

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Side by side

Feature Chrome Enterprise Premium 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Island Enterprise Browser 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Enterprise Browsers #5 in Enterprise Browsers
Best for Security-led enterprises needing broad browser controls Enterprises needing a full managed browser workspace
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $6/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Community, Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001 GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 13 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Chrome Enterprise Premium 5/5 · Island Enterprise Browser 0/5
Identity controls ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Data loss prevention ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Private app access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Extension policies ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Audit and reporting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Desktop and mobile Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Granular DLP covers uploads, downloads, printing, URLs, and pasted content
  • Context-aware access supports SaaS, Google Cloud, and private web apps
  • Cloud policy management, reporting, and security integrations span major platforms
  • DLP covers downloads, uploads, copy/paste, printing, and screenshots
  • Supports desktop, mobile, and browser-extension deployments
  • Connects with Azure AD, Okta, SIEM, and security platforms
Cons
  • There is no free plan
  • Only one listed plan limits tier-based purchasing choices
  • Its focus is browser security rather than broader endpoint management
  • Pricing requires a custom quote and sales conversation
  • There is no free plan
  • Chromium-based browsing may not suit teams requiring another engine
Our verdict

Chrome Enterprise Premium is Google’s managed enterprise browser offering for organizations that need centralized administration and advanced browser security. It is designed for security and IT teams managing browser policies, extensions,…

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Island Enterprise Browser is a managed Chromium-based browser and browser extension for organizations that need controlled access to SaaS and web applications. It is designed for enterprise IT, security teams, administrators, employees,…

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  1. Chrome Enterprise PremiumEnterprise Browsers 9.4Paid
  2. Island Enterprise BrowserEnterprise Browsers 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Chrome Enterprise Premium — where it wins

    • Granular DLP covers uploads, downloads, printing, URLs, and pasted content
    • Context-aware access supports SaaS, Google Cloud, and private web apps
    • Cloud policy management, reporting, and security integrations span major platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Only one listed plan limits tier-based purchasing choices
    • Its focus is browser security rather than broader endpoint management
  • Island Enterprise Browser — where it wins

    • DLP covers downloads, uploads, copy/paste, printing, and screenshots
    • Supports desktop, mobile, and browser-extension deployments
    • Connects with Azure AD, Okta, SIEM, and security platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a custom quote and sales conversation
    • There is no free plan
    • Chromium-based browsing may not suit teams requiring another engine
  • Chrome Enterprise Premium9.4/10 · Paid

    A $6-per-user browser security plan with extensive controls across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Visit GoogleFull verdict →
  • Island Enterprise Browser8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad managed browser workspace for enterprise security, access control, and productivity.

    Visit IslandFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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