# Puppy, Linux Mint, Apple iOS vs Parrot Security OS Comparison | | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 18 | 189 | 1,569 | 62 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (77.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (64.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Puppy Pros: - Customization/Personalization (1 reviews) - Lightweight Size (1 reviews) Cons: - Unfriendly Interface (1 reviews) ### Linux Mint Pros: - User-Friendly (11 reviews) - Linux/Ubuntu OS (9 reviews) Cons: - Driver Issues (4 reviews) - Limited Apps/Store (4 reviews) ### Apple iOS Pros: - User-Friendly (47 reviews) - Ease of Use (36 reviews) Cons: - Apple Limitations (31 reviews) - Limited Customization (30 reviews) ### Parrot Security OS Pros: - Lightweight Size (6 reviews) - Privacy Focus (4 reviews) Cons: - Driver Issues (3 reviews) - Skill Requirements (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (152 reviews) | 9.2 (1158 reviews) | 8.9 (45 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (151 reviews) | 9.4 (1173 reviews) | 8.7 (45 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (69 reviews) | 9.3 (405 reviews) | 8.6 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (177 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (142 reviews) | 9.0 (1103 reviews) | 8.0 (43 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (171 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (145 reviews) | 9.0 (1062 reviews) | 9.5 (45 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Puppy #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Linux Mint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Apple iOS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Parrot Security OS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Digital Forensics | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Puppy** | N/A | N/A | | **Linux Mint** | N/A | N/A | | **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A | | **Parrot Security OS** | 8.6/10 | 25 | #### Analysis | Feature | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **File Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (21 reviews) | | **Memory Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | | **Registry Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **Email Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Linux Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (17 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | | **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | | **Decryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | #### Remediation | Feature | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | | **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Puppy** | 9.0/10 | 6 | | **Linux Mint** | 8.7/10 | 29 | | **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 192 | | **Parrot Security OS** | 8.0/10 | 10 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | Not enough data | 9.6 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (122 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 9.3 (128 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | Not enough data | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 9.3 (147 reviews) | 7.2 (6 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (118 reviews) | 7.5 (8 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Parrot Security OS (1):** [Digital Forensics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-forensics) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Puppy | Linux Mint | Apple iOS | Parrot Security OS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 77.8% | 54.1% | 50.5% | 64.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.7% | 32.6% | 27.4% | 17.5% | | **Enterprise** | 5.6% | 13.3% | 22.1% | 17.5% | ### By Industry #### Puppy - **Computer Software:** 33.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.2% - **Education Management:** 11.1% - **Photography:** 5.6% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6% - **Computer Networking:** 5.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6% - **Automotive:** 5.6% #### Linux Mint - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.8% - **Computer Software:** 20.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.5% - **Consumer Goods:** 4.4% - **Newspapers:** 4.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.3% - **Research:** 2.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.6% - **Medical Devices:** 1.6% - **Other:** 28.6% #### Apple iOS - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1% - **Computer Software:** 11.1% - **Higher Education:** 4.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0% - **Education Management:** 2.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4% - **Accounting:** 2.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.1% - **Retail:** 2.0% - **Other:** 51.2% #### Parrot Security OS - **Computer & Network Security:** 36.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.1% - **Computer Software:** 10.5% - **Education Management:** 7.0% - **Security and Investigations:** 3.5% - **Accounting:** 1.8% - **Automotive:** 1.8% - **Banking:** 1.8% - **Consumer Services:** 1.8% - **Law Enforcement:** 1.8% - **Other:** 12.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Puppy - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (222 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 (896 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews) - [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4289 reviews) ### Alternatives to Linux Mint - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4289 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (896 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (726 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (222 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (96 reviews) - [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (85 reviews) ### Alternatives to Apple iOS - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (896 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4289 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (726 reviews) ### Alternatives to Parrot Security OS - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (243 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews) - [Arch](https://www.g2.com/products/arch/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews) - [FTK Forensic Toolkit](https://www.g2.com/products/ftk-forensic-toolkit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (37 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Puppy - Title: [Is Puppy Linux any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-puppy-linux-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "is very good and light weight, easy to use and good with low system configuration. " ### 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" ### Apple iOS - Title: [What is the present version of iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-present-version-of-ios) — 7 comments > **Top comment:** "ios 16.5" - Title: [What is Apple iOS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apple-ios-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "On Server and as Laptops, Desktop as an operating system" - Title: [What are the iOS 14 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-14-features) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "iOS 14 was perhaps of Apple's greatest Io updates to date, presenting Home screen configuration changes, major new elements, refreshes for existing..." - Title: [What are the iOS 13 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-13-features) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Dark mode (Most awaited), Private way to sign into apps, browse and edit photos and list goes on" - Title: [What do you mean by property in iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-mean-by-property-in-ios) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "i dont mean by property in iOS" ### Parrot Security OS - Title: [What tools does Parrot OS have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-tools-does-parrot-os-have) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "1. Penetration Testing Tools: Parrot OS offers a comprehensive set of penetration testing tools, including popular ones like Metasploit, Wireshark, Nmap,..." - Title: [How many tools does parrot security have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-many-tools-does-parrot-security-have) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "There is no fixed number. It comes pre-installed with a list of tools, to which you can add others. " - Title: [Is Parrot OS a good OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-parrot-os-a-good-os) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "It's a great OS. continue update, community support, compatibility and others features" - Title: [can i use this for hacking.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-for-hacking) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can use for hacking. Just remember their are legal ramifications when certain boundaries are crossed. But personally I use Parrot OS purely for..." - Title: [What can Parrot OS do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-parrot-os-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Parrot OS is one of the best operating systems. If you like Debian. You will feel at home. But it gives you so much choices and options. Helpful articles to..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/puppy-vs-linux-mint-vs-apple-ios-vs-parrot-security-os)