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Compare Puppy and Raspbian 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Puppy
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PuppyRaspbian
Star Rating
(80)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RaspbianSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Raspbian excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.1, while Puppy lags behind at 8.1, making Raspbian a more favorable choice for those looking for a straightforward installation process.
- Reviewers mention that Raspbian's quality of support is significantly higher at 8.6 compared to Puppy's 5.7, indicating that users of Raspbian feel more supported and have better access to resources when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight Raspbian's superior memory management capabilities, which contribute to smoother performance, while Puppy has received mixed reviews regarding its RAM management, suggesting potential limitations in handling multiple applications efficiently.
- Users on G2 appreciate Raspbian's product direction, scoring 9.8, which reflects a strong commitment to continuous improvement and user feedback, whereas Puppy’s score of 7.1 indicates less confidence in its future development.
- Reviewers say that Raspbian's ease of use is rated at 9.0, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to Puppy's score of 8.3, which may deter less experienced users from fully utilizing its features.
- Users report that Raspbian's system operations monitoring features are robust, providing better error detection and recovery options, while Puppy’s offerings in this area are less comprehensive, leading to potential challenges in maintaining system stability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Puppy
No pricing availableRaspbian
No pricing availableFree Trial
Puppy
No trial information availableRaspbian
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
9
9.4
59
Ease of Use
8.3
9
9.1
61
Ease of Setup
8.1
7
9.1
31
Ease of Admin
7.9
7
9.2
26
Quality of Support
5.7
5
8.6
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
20
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
8
9.8
58
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.4
6
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.3
7
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
8.1
6
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
8.9
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Puppy and Raspbian are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Puppy has no unique categories
Raspbian has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Puppy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Raspbian
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
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Education Management
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Higher Education
13.8%
Computer Software
11.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.0%
Computer & Network Security
5.0%
Other
50.0%
Discussions
Is Puppy Linux any good?
1 Comment
VD
is very good and light weight, easy to use and good with low system configuration. Read more
Puppy has no more discussions with answers
What software comes with Raspbian?
1 Comment
KK
No software comes installed, you can download an os straight from raspberry pi and load to micro sdRead more
What are the features of a Raspberry Pi?
1 Comment
GB
1. GPIO Pins: Raspberry Pi boards have General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins, which allow for connecting and controlling various electronic components,...Read more
What is Raspbian used for?
1 Comment
EF
For IoT, automation, portability, education, robots, visual computing.Read more
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