Link copied to clipboard # Linux Mint vs Xubuntu Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/linux-mint/xubuntu/export.csv) Linux MintXubuntu[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Linux Mint** [ 4.5/5(189) ](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews#reviews) **Xubuntu** [ 4.4/5(75) ](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Linux Mint** No pricing available **Xubuntu** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Linux Mint** 2 monthsFaster Based on 11 responses **Xubuntu** 3 months Based on 6 responses Return on Investment **Linux Mint** 14 months Based on 10 responses **Xubuntu** Not enough reviews yet Perceived Cost **Linux Mint** $$$$$ **Xubuntu** $$$$$ Average Discount **Linux Mint** Not enough reviews yet **Xubuntu** Not enough reviews yet Pros & Cons **Linux Mint** [ User-Friendly (11) ](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1510389&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Linux/Ubuntu OS (9) ](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1510536&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Driver Issues (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1510613&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Apps/Store (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1510608&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Xubuntu** [ Ease of Use (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1996755&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Lightweight Size (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1348739&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Customization (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2375088&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Skill Requirements (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1348415&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Linux Mint** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_690e90c5de441951cf5715b08b1d5420/arduino-ide.png "Product Avatar Image") Arduino IDE ](https://www.g2.com/products/arduino-ide/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_13aba37ae908d9cf29a2452925257ccc/visual-studio-code.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") Visual Studio Code ](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio-code/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_bed616139052a54ed9edfb8911a5b7bc/windows-7.png "Product Avatar Image") Windows 7 ](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/integrations) **Xubuntu** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_033aa224b72b00b72e8860e4e6401efc/microsoft-excel.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Excel ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_89403f91f420a370f25b6800af702d70/microsoft-word.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Word ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/integrations) Ratings Meets Requirements **Linux Mint** 8.9 8.9152 **Xubuntu** 8.6 8.661 Ease of Use **Linux Mint** 9.0 9.0151 **Xubuntu** 8.6 8.661 Ease of Setup **Linux Mint** 9.2 9.270 **Xubuntu** 8.3 8.332 Ease of Admin **Linux Mint** 8.7 8.737 **Xubuntu** 8.1 8.113 Quality of Support **Linux Mint** 8.3 8.3142 **Xubuntu** 8.1 8.156 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Linux Mint** 8.2 8.234 **Xubuntu** 8.3 8.311 Product Direction (% positive) **Linux Mint** 8.2 8.2145 **Xubuntu** 8.5 8.555 Features Operating System[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 31 8.6 18 Memory Management - Operating System RAM management 9.6(won by 0.2) 23 9.4 18 App Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Device Management - Operating System I/O management 9.2(won by 0.6) 18 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.6 11 Backup and Recovery - Operating System Data backup 8.0(won by 0.1) 20 7.9 8 Error Detection - Operating System System operations monitoring 8.2 20 8.3(won by 0.1) 10 Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data User Interface Not enough data Not enough data Resource Allocation Not enough data Not enough data System Updates Not enough data Not enough data For Developers Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Desktop Interface Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Linux Mint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3146bdd0defa39278b58727400f0a807/linux-mint.jpg "Linux Mint")](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) Linux Mint Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 54.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 32.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 13.3% [![Xubuntu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_de014331b7c59c0e1b06d60d43a1867b/xubuntu.jpg "Xubuntu")](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) Xubuntu Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 55.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 29.2% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 15.3% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 54.1% 55.6% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 32.6% 29.2% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 13.3% 15.3% Reviewers' Industry [![Linux Mint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3146bdd0defa39278b58727400f0a807/linux-mint.jpg "Linux Mint")](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) Linux Mint Information Technology and Services 25.8% Computer Software 20.3% Computer & Network Security 5.5% Consumer Goods 4.4% Newspapers 4.4% Other 39.6% [![Xubuntu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_de014331b7c59c0e1b06d60d43a1867b/xubuntu.jpg "Xubuntu")](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) Xubuntu Information Technology and Services 23.6% Computer Software 23.6% Computer & Network Security 8.3% Higher Education 4.2% Automotive 2.8% Other 37.5% FAQs ## Linux Mint vs Xubuntu FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Linux Mint vs Xubuntu? Linux Mint stands out for its user-friendly, Windows-like interface and higher reviewer satisfaction, while Xubuntu is favored for its lightweight performance on older hardware. | [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) | [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) | | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews): 4.5/5 (191 reviews) | G2 Rating (reviews): 4.4/5 (74 reviews) | | Largest Segment: Small-Business | Largest Segment: Small-Business | | Ease of Setup score: 9.2 | Ease of Setup score: 8.3 | | Quality of Support score: 8.3 | Quality of Support score: 8.1 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength: User-Friendly (11 all-time mentions) | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength: Lightweight Size (6 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Linux Mint and Xubuntu compare? Linux Mint is rated as the stronger value on price and cost satisfaction compared to Xubuntu. - **Linux Mint:** Reviewers consistently highlight that Linux Mint is completely free to install, with no license required, and praise its cost-effectiveness for both personal and business use. - **Xubuntu:** Reviewers note that Xubuntu is also free and open-source, eliminating licensing costs and providing a cost-effective alternative for running on older hardware. - **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews mention switching to both Linux Mint and Xubuntu to avoid the costs and resource demands of commercial operating systems. ### What are the best alternatives to Linux Mint and Xubuntu? The top three alternatives to Linux Mint and Xubuntu are Debian, Windows 11, and Ubuntu. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) | 4.5/5 (191 reviews) | Small-Business | Free to install, no license required | User-Friendly (11 all-time mentions) | | [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) | 4.4/5 (74 reviews) | Small-Business | Free and open-source, no licensing costs | Lightweight Size (6 all-time mentions) | | [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) | 4.6/5 (223 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Stability and reliability | | [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4322 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Modern interface and broad compatibility | | [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) | 4.5/5 (2400 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Extensive app ecosystem | ### Which Operating System features should I prioritize when comparing Linux Mint and Xubuntu? Buyers comparing Linux Mint and Xubuntu should prioritize user interface familiarity, resource efficiency, ease of setup, community support, and hardware compatibility. - **User Interface Familiarity:** Linux Mint: User-Friendly (11 all-time mentions); Xubuntu: Ease of Use (5 all-time mentions) - **Resource Efficiency:** Linux Mint: Lightweight Size (6 all-time mentions); Xubuntu: Lightweight Size (6 all-time mentions) - **Ease of Setup:** Linux Mint: 9.2; Xubuntu: 8.3 - **Community Support:** Linux Mint: Community Support (6 all-time mentions); Xubuntu: Community Support (2 all-time mentions) - **Hardware Compatibility:** Linux Mint: Compatibility (5 all-time mentions); Xubuntu: Hardware Support (recent reviews highlight strong support for older hardware) ### What are the pros and cons of Linux Mint vs Xubuntu? Linux Mint's headline strength is its user-friendly interface, while Xubuntu's is its lightweight performance on older hardware. - **Linux Mint strengths:** User-Friendly (11 all-time mentions), Stability (9), Ease of Use (7), Speed/Performance (7), Community Support (6), Lightweight Size (6), Regular Updates (6), Reliability (6), Compatibility (5), Easy Setup (5), Free/No Cost (5) - **Linux Mint trade-offs:** Driver Issues (4), Limited Apps/Store (3), Outdated Technology (3), Slow Updates (3), Usage Difficulty (3) - **Xubuntu strengths:** Lightweight Size (6), Speed/Performance (6), Ease of Use (5), Stability (3), User-Friendly (3), Community Support (2), Regular Updates (2), Reliability (2), Hardware Support (recent reviews highlight strong support for older hardware) - **Xubuntu trade-offs:** Limited Customization (3), Skill Requirements (2), Command Line (1), Limited Apps/Store (1) ### Is Linux Mint or Xubuntu better for small businesses? Linux Mint is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its largest segment and reviewer sentiment. - **Linux Mint:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use, stability, and cost savings for business environments. - **Xubuntu:** Small-Business is also the largest segment, with reviewers noting its suitability for extending the life of older hardware and providing a lightweight, reliable platform for business use. ### Which Operating System platform has better integrations? Linux Mint and Xubuntu are at parity for integrations, with both products supporting key open-source and development tools according to reviewers. - **Linux Mint:** Reviewers mention integration with Windows 7 (5 all-time mentions) and Arduino IDE (recent reviews). - **Xubuntu:** Reviewers highlight compatibility with Ubuntu repositories and integration with a wide range of Linux applications, with recent reviews noting strong support for development tools. ### How do Linux Mint and Xubuntu compare on customer support? Linux Mint and Xubuntu are at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.3 and 8.1 respectively, below the materiality threshold. - **Linux Mint:** Reviewers frequently cite strong community support and helpful documentation, with 6 all-time mentions for Community Support. - **Xubuntu:** Reviewers describe reliable community support and accessible documentation, with 2 all-time mentions for Community Support and recent reviews noting helpful responses for troubleshooting. ### Which is easier to implement, Linux Mint or Xubuntu? Linux Mint is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 0.9-point advantage over Xubuntu, making it easier to implement according to reviewers. - **Linux Mint:** Reviewers consistently praise its straightforward installation process, user-friendly setup wizard, and minimal configuration requirements, with 5 all-time mentions for Easy Setup. - **Xubuntu:** Reviewers note that setup is generally easy, especially for those familiar with Linux, but mention that manual tweaks and customization may be needed for optimal experience. 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