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Google Chrome vs Qonto

Google Chrome logo

Google Chrome

Technology

Fast, secure browser built for the modern web

From
Free
Rated
-
Qonto logo

Qonto

Accounting

French neobank and finance management platform for freelancers, SMEs and businesses

From
€9/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Google Chrome has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Chrome multiple critical security vulnerabilities requiring frequent updates; 151 security flaws patched in Chrome 151 including 22 critical severities; Qonto pricing in EUR only, not USD

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Chrome and Qonto actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Chrome and Qonto differ
AttributeGoogle ChromeQonto
Starting priceFree€9/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryTechnologyAccounting
Founded2008Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Google Chrome

  • Fast page loading
  • Extensive extension library
  • Cross-device sync
  • Built-in security
  • Developer tools
  • Incognito mode
  • Password manager
  • Auto-updates

Only in Qonto

Nothing recorded that Google Chrome does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Google Chrome

  • Web browsingnot Qonto
  • Web developmentnot Qonto
  • Online researchnot Qonto
  • Work applicationsnot Qonto
  • Entertainmentnot Qonto
  • Educationnot Qonto

Qonto

  • Business bankingnot Google Chrome
  • Team paymentsnot Google Chrome
  • Cash flow managementnot Google Chrome
  • Multi-currency transfersnot Google Chrome
  • Freelancer paymentsnot Google Chrome

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Chrome

  • Multiple critical security vulnerabilities requiring frequent updates; 151 security flaws patched in Chrome 151 including 22 critical severities
  • Frequent arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to execute code inside sandbox via crafted HTML pages
  • Known use-after-free and integer overflow issues in V8 JavaScript engine and Codecs

Qonto

  • Pricing in EUR only, not USD
  • Basic tier limited to 30 transfers per month
  • Add-ons for invoice automation and project tracking cost EUR 12-39/month extra
  • Business tier minimum commitment for small team accounts
  • Business plan minimum pricing EUR 49/month vs self-employed EUR 9/month

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Chrome

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Chrome review.

Qonto

€9/month
  • Basic (Self-Employed)$9/month
    • 30 transfers
    • 1 physical + 2 virtual cards
    • Account remuneration 5% for 2 months
  • Smart (Self-Employed)$19/month
    • 100 transfers
    • 2 physical + 50 virtual cards
    • Account remuneration
  • Premium (Self-Employed)$39/month
    • 200 transfers
    • 2 physical + 50 virtual + 50 Instant cards
  • Essential (Business)$49/month
    • 250 transfers
    • 5 physical + 50 virtual cards
    • Multiple sub-accounts

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Chrome if

  • You need fast page loading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want extensive extension library.

Choose Qonto if

Nothing in the data separates Qonto from Google Chrome on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

Is Google Chrome or Qonto better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Chrome starts at Free and Qonto at €9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Chrome or Qonto?
Google Chrome has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Chrome and €9/month for Qonto.
Does Google Chrome or Qonto run on more platforms?
Google Chrome runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Qonto runs on Web.
Can I use Google Chrome for free?
Yes. Google Chrome has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Qonto starts at €9/month.
What is Google Chrome best used for?
Google Chrome is most often used for web browsing, web development, online research, work applications. Of those, web browsing and web development are not what Qonto is typically brought in for.
What can Google Chrome do that Qonto cannot?
Google Chrome covers Fast page loading, Extensive extension library, Cross-device sync, Built-in security.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Google Chrome: Does Google Chrome have offline browsing capabilities?

Chrome can display cached versions of previously visited web pages offline. Chrome removed the experimental offline mode flag, but can automatically load cached pages when offline for sites you have visited before.

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Qonto: How much does Qonto cost?

Qonto's self-employed plans range from EUR 9/month (Basic) to EUR 39/month (Premium). Business plans range from EUR 49/month (Essential) to EUR 199/month (Enterprise).

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Google Chrome: Is Google Chrome free to use?

Yes. Google Chrome is completely free to download and use. There are no paid tiers or subscription requirements for standard browsing.

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Qonto: What is included in Qonto's Basic plan?

The Basic plan costs EUR 9/month and includes 30 monthly transfers, 1 physical card and 2 virtual cards, plus account remuneration at 5% for the first 2 months.

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Qonto: What is the difference between self-employed and business plans?

Self-employed plans (Basic to Premium) are for individuals and cost EUR 9-39/month. Business plans (Essential to Enterprise) offer more transfers and cards for teams, ranging from EUR 49-199/month.

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