# Linux Mint vs Tails Comparison | | Linux Mint | Tails | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 188 | 23 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (53.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Linux Mint Pros: - User-Friendly (11 reviews) - Linux/Ubuntu OS (9 reviews) Cons: - Driver Issues (5 reviews) - Limited Apps/Store (4 reviews) ### Tails Pros: - Privacy Focus (4 reviews) - Easy Setup (2 reviews) Cons: - Performance Issues (2 reviews) - Lack of Support (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Linux Mint | Tails | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (151 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (150 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (68 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (141 reviews) | 7.1 (14 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (144 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Linux Mint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Tails #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Linux Mint** | 8.6/10 | 28 | | **Tails** | N/A | N/A | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Linux Mint | Tails | |---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 9.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Linux Mint | Tails | |---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Linux Mint | Tails | |---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 7.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Linux Mint | Tails | |---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Linux Mint | Tails | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 53.9% | 52.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.8% | 28.6% | | **Enterprise** | 13.3% | 19.0% | ### By Industry #### Linux Mint - **Information Technology and Services:** 26.0% - **Computer Software:** 21.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.5% - **Consumer Goods:** 4.4% - **Newspapers:** 4.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.3% - **Research:** 2.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.7% - **Medical Devices:** 1.7% - **Other:** 28.2% #### Tails - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 14.3% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.5% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 4.8% - **Security and Investigations:** 4.8% - **Real Estate:** 4.8% - **Program Development:** 4.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8% - **Higher Education:** 4.8% - **Other:** 19.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Linux Mint - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4278 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2381 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (706 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (84 reviews) ### Alternatives to Tails - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2381 reviews) - [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1558 reviews) - [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (239 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4278 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [BlackArch](https://www.g2.com/products/blackarch/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Linux Mint - Title: [Is Linux Mint still supported?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linux-mint-still-supported) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Very well, It supports older hardware as well as newer. Pleasant experience while coding..." - Title: [Is Linux Mint any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linux-mint-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "For me it is the best distribution for office." - Title: [What is Linux Mint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-linux-mint-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Linux Mint is an operating system based on the Ubuntu and Debian distributions, which provides versions with the main current desktops (Cinnamon, MATE, KDE,..." - Title: [What software comes with Linux Mint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-comes-with-linux-mint) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Firefox and LibreOffice" - Title: [My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/my-screen-brightness-buttons-are-not-working-in-linux-mint) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Best" ### Tails - Title: [can i use taiuls with windows](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-taiuls-with-windows) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "The only thing you need is a computer with a USB boot option, The OS is not used while booting from a Tails USB. The system runs on the USB with RAM used..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/linux-mint-vs-tails)