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At a Glance
Linux Mint
Linux Mint
Star Rating
(174)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zorin
Zorin
Star Rating
(42)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Linux Mint excels in ease of setup, with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those new to Linux. In contrast, Zorin, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.7, which some users feel may require a bit more technical knowledge to navigate initially.
  • Reviewers mention that Zorin offers a more polished user interface, particularly with its Zorin Appearance feature, which allows for extensive customization. This has garnered a score of 9.4 for ease of use, compared to Linux Mint's 8.9, indicating that users appreciate the aesthetic flexibility Zorin provides.
  • G2 users highlight Linux Mint's strong performance in RAM management, which is crucial for users running multiple applications simultaneously. This aspect is often praised in reviews, while Zorin, although competent, does not receive the same level of acclaim in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Zorin's quality of support is slightly better, with a score of 8.4 compared to Linux Mint's 8.2. Reviewers appreciate Zorin's responsive community and documentation, which can be particularly helpful for troubleshooting.
  • Reviewers say that Linux Mint's backup and recovery options are robust, with users frequently mentioning the built-in Timeshift tool as a standout feature for system recovery. Zorin, while it has backup capabilities, does not have a tool that matches the popularity and effectiveness of Timeshift.
  • Users report that Zorin's product direction is highly regarded, scoring 9.5, with many users expressing confidence in the ongoing development and feature enhancements. In contrast, Linux Mint's score of 8.0 suggests that some users are less optimistic about its future updates and direction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Linux Mint
No pricing available
Zorin
No pricing available
Free Trial
Linux Mint
No trial information available
Zorin
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
137
8.9
28
Ease of Use
9.0
136
9.5
28
Ease of Setup
9.0
54
8.8
10
Ease of Admin
8.7
37
9.3
7
Quality of Support
8.2
129
8.3
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
34
9.2
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
132
9.5
25
Features by Category
8.4
13
Not enough data
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
Linux Mint
Zorin
Zorin
Linux Mint and Zorin are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Linux Mint
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Zorin
Zorin has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Linux Mint
Linux Mint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.9%
Zorin
Zorin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Linux Mint
Linux Mint
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%
Zorin
Zorin
Information Technology and Services
36.8%
Computer Software
15.8%
Research
5.3%
Telecommunications
2.6%
Security and Investigations
2.6%
Other
36.8%
Alternatives
Linux Mint
Linux Mint Alternatives
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Windows 11
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Ubuntu
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Windows 7
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Zorin
Zorin Alternatives
Windows 11
Windows 11
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu
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Windows 7
Windows 7
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Fedora
Fedora
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Discussions
Linux Mint
Linux Mint Discussions
how can i make partitions of my hard drive ?
1 Comment
S R.
SR
Yes, you can do it. sending you a link please check...Read more
Virtual box
1 Comment
Daniel C.
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
My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.
1 Comment
Anees P.
AP
Zorin
Zorin Discussions
How to resize windows - Zorin OS 16
2 Comments
Ramil P.
RP
Just do dragging the edges or corners of the windowRead more
Is Zorin better than Windows?
1 Comment
Can we do programming in Zorin OS?
1 Comment
MA
Yes, Linux is really good for programmers.Read more