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Compare Linux Mint and Pop!_OS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Linux Mint
Star Rating
(174)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Linux MintPop!_OS
Star Rating
(26)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pop!_OSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Linux Mint excels in ease of setup, with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for beginners. In contrast, Pop!_OS has a slightly lower score of 8.3, which some users find less intuitive for initial installation.
- Reviewers mention that Pop!_OS shines in memory management, particularly with its automatic tiling feature, which helps users manage multiple applications efficiently. Linux Mint, while solid, does not offer this specific feature, leading some users to prefer Pop!_OS for multitasking.
- G2 users highlight that Linux Mint has a more extensive support community, reflected in its quality of support score of 8.2, compared to Pop!_OS's 7.9. This makes Linux Mint a better option for users who value community-driven assistance.
- Users on G2 report that Pop!_OS has superior product direction, scoring a perfect 10.0, which indicates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and user feedback. Linux Mint, with a score of 8.0, is seen as more stable but less innovative in comparison.
- Reviewers say that Linux Mint's user interface is more traditional and familiar, which appeals to users transitioning from Windows. In contrast, Pop!_OS offers a more modern and streamlined interface, which some users find visually appealing but may require a learning curve.
- Users report that both operating systems perform well in data backup, but Linux Mint's built-in backup tool is often praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, while Pop!_OS users mention the need for additional tools to achieve similar results.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Linux Mint
No pricing availablePop!_OS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Linux Mint
No trial information availablePop!_OS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
137
9.4
19
Ease of Use
9.0
136
9.2
19
Ease of Setup
9.0
54
8.3
8
Ease of Admin
8.7
37
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.2
129
7.9
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
34
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
132
10.0
19
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
9.3
12
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
9.2
11
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
7.4
11
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
7.6
12
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Linux Mint and Pop!_OS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Pop!_OS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Linux Mint
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
26.3%
Computer Software
22.2%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Newspapers
4.8%
Consumer Goods
4.8%
Other
35.9%
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 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
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
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