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Compare Arch and Linux Mint 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Arch
Star Rating
(36)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArchLinux Mint
Star Rating
(178)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Linux MintSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Arch Linux offers a high degree of customization, allowing advanced users to tailor their system precisely to their needs, while Linux Mint is praised for its user-friendly interface, making it ideal for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that Arch Linux's rolling release model ensures users always have the latest software updates, whereas Linux Mint's more stable release cycle appeals to those who prefer a more predictable environment.
- G2 users highlight that Arch Linux's package management through the Arch User Repository (AUR) provides access to a vast array of software, while Linux Mint's Software Manager is noted for its ease of use and curated selection of applications.
- Users on G2 report that Arch Linux requires a steeper learning curve, particularly in setup and configuration, while Linux Mint is often described as "plug and play," making it easier for users to get started without extensive technical knowledge.
- Reviewers say that Arch Linux's community support is robust, with extensive documentation available, but some users find it challenging to navigate, while Linux Mint's community is noted for being welcoming and helpful, particularly for new users.
- Users report that Arch Linux excels in performance and resource management, particularly for advanced users who can optimize their systems, while Linux Mint is recognized for its efficient use of system resources, making it suitable for older hardware.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arch
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
24
8.9
141
Ease of Use
6.7
25
9.0
140
Ease of Setup
5.4
13
9.1
58
Ease of Admin
7.9
8
8.7
37
Quality of Support
7.8
22
8.2
133
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
6
8.2
34
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
22
8.1
136
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.3
15
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
8.9
14
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
7.2
13
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
7.4
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arch and Linux Mint are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Arch has no unique categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Linux Mint
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
Computer Software
36.4%
Information Technology and Services
21.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.1%
Computer & Network Security
6.1%
Research
3.0%
Other
27.3%
Information Technology and Services
26.3%
Computer Software
21.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.8%
Newspapers
4.7%
Consumer Goods
4.7%
Other
36.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
What are the features of Arch Linux?
1 Comment
VK
Arch Linux is one of the lightest Linux distribution available in the market.Read more
Does Arch use RPM or Deb?
1 Comment
HC
NO Arch Linux, as a rolling release distribution, utilizes its own package management system called "pacman" (Package Manager) rather than relying on either...Read more
Is Linux Mint still supported?
2 Comments
VP
Very well, It supports older hardware as well as newer. Pleasant experience while coding...Read more
how can i make partitions of my hard drive ?
1 Comment
SR
Yes, you can do it. sending you a link please check...Read more
Virtual box
1 Comment
DC
Are you sure that it is Linux Mint defect and you were able to install it correctly? That might not be specific to Linux Mint. It is based on Debian, did you...Read more
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