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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Kubuntu
Star Rating
(88)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KubuntuPop!_OS
Star Rating
(26)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pop!_OSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Kubuntu has a solid RAM management system, but reviewers mention that Pop!_OS excels with its automatic tiling feature, which optimizes memory usage for multitasking.
- Reviewers say that while both operating systems offer good device management, Pop!_OS stands out with its streamlined installation process for drivers, making it easier for users to get their hardware up and running quickly.
- G2 users highlight that Kubuntu's backup and recovery options are reliable, but users on G2 note that Pop!_OS offers a more intuitive backup solution with its built-in Timeshift tool, which simplifies system snapshots and recovery.
- Users say that error detection in Kubuntu is effective, but reviewers mention that Pop!_OS provides more robust system operations monitoring through its integrated system performance tools, allowing for better real-time insights.
- Reviewers mention that Kubuntu's quality of support is decent, but users report that Pop!_OS has a more active community and better documentation, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and learning.
- Users on G2 indicate that while both products have a good product direction, Pop!_OS receives higher praise for its consistent updates and user-driven feature enhancements, making it feel more future-proof.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kubuntu
No pricing availablePop!_OS
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Kubuntu
No trial information availablePop!_OS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
62
9.4
19
Ease of Use
8.5
62
9.2
19
Ease of Setup
8.8
28
8.3
8
Ease of Admin
8.6
20
8.7
5
Quality of Support
7.4
56
7.9
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
17
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
61
10.0
19
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.3
6
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
8.3
5
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.7
5
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
8.0
5
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kubuntu and Pop!_OS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Kubuntu has no unique categories
Pop!_OS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kubuntu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pop!_OS
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
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Computer Software
19.8%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Program Development
3.7%
Higher Education
3.7%
Other
45.7%
Computer Software
38.5%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer & Network Security
11.5%
Internet
7.7%
Financial Services
7.7%
Other
11.5%
Discussions
How do i improve the bootup timings on kubuntu?
2 Comments
SQ
May be SSD can improve the boot time. Read more
How is Kubuntu different from Ubuntu?
1 Comment
SJ
Kubuntu is an Ubuntu-based Linux OS (operating system). Like Ubuntu, Kubuntu is developed to be user-friendly and easy to utilize, with a priority on...Read more
Kubuntu has no more discussions with answers
What is special about pop OS?
1 Comment
IP
Ease of use no matter if you use it as a daily driver of using it from time to time, everything is automated and connected. One big plus in my book is...Read more
Pop!_OS has no more discussions with answers
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