# Kubuntu vs Solus Comparison | | Kubuntu | Solus | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 96 | 20 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (61.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Kubuntu Pros: - Linux/Ubuntu OS (5 reviews) - Customization/Personalization (4 reviews) Cons: - Driver Issues (2 reviews) - Performance Issues (2 reviews) ### Solus **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Kubuntu | Solus | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (69 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (69 reviews) | 8.6 (16 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (35 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (62 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (67 reviews) | 6.7 (14 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Kubuntu #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Solus #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kubuntu** | 9.1/10 | 15 | | **Solus** | N/A | N/A | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Kubuntu | Solus | |---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Kubuntu | Solus | |---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Kubuntu | Solus | |---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Kubuntu | Solus | |---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Kubuntu | Solus | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 61.4% | 63.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.5% | 26.3% | | **Enterprise** | 9.1% | 10.5% | ### By Industry #### Kubuntu - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.7% - **Computer Software:** 21.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.7% - **Higher Education:** 3.4% - **Computer Networking:** 3.4% - **Program Development:** 3.4% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.4% - **E-Learning:** 2.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.3% - **Commercial Real Estate:** 1.1% - **Other:** 30.7% #### Solus - **Computer Software:** 31.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.1% - **Real Estate:** 5.3% - **Program Development:** 5.3% - **Music:** 5.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3% - **Financial Services:** 5.3% - **Design:** 5.3% - **Consumer Electronics:** 5.3% - **Computer Games:** 5.3% - **Other:** 5.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Kubuntu - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (213 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4293 reviews) - [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (47 reviews) - [openSUSE Leap](https://www.g2.com/products/opensuse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (222 reviews) - [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (30 reviews) ### Alternatives to Solus - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (213 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (47 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (897 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4293 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (726 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Kubuntu - Title: [How do i improve the bootup timings on kubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50844-how-do-i-improve-the-bootup-timings-on-kubuntu) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "May be SSD can improve the boot time. " - Title: [How is Kubuntu different from Ubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-kubuntu-different-from-ubuntu) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "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..." ### Solus - Title: [What packages does Solus use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-packages-does-solus-use) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "The Solus repository includes a wide range of popular open-source software packages, including: GNOME KDE Plasma Xfce Budgie..." - Title: [What is Solus used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solus-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "To make old computers run faster with a very user friendly operative system. Can be used for any basic needs. " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu-vs-solus)