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At a Glance
Puppy
Puppy
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Slax
Slax
Star Rating
(11)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Slax
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Puppy excels in RAM management, with a lightweight design that allows it to run efficiently on older hardware, while Slax, although also lightweight, tends to require slightly more resources, which can be a consideration for users with very limited system capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that the ease of setup is a strong point for Slax, as it offers a straightforward installation process that is user-friendly, whereas Puppy has received mixed feedback on setup complexity, with some users finding it less intuitive.
  • G2 users highlight that Puppy has a lower quality of support, with a score of 5.7, which can lead to frustration for users needing assistance, while Slax's support quality is rated higher at 6.4, indicating a more responsive support system.
  • Users on G2 report that Slax shines in product direction, receiving a positive score of 10.0, suggesting that users feel confident in its ongoing development and future updates, while Puppy’s score of 7.1 indicates some uncertainty among its user base regarding future enhancements.
  • Reviewers say that both products have their strengths in data backup capabilities, but Puppy is often praised for its simplicity in backup processes, while Slax users mention that its backup features are more robust but can be more complex to navigate.
  • Users say that while both Puppy and Slax offer system operations monitoring, Puppy is noted for its straightforward approach, making it easier for users to track system performance, whereas Slax provides more detailed monitoring options that may overwhelm less experienced users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Puppy
No pricing available
Slax
No pricing available
Free Trial
Puppy
No trial information available
Slax
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
9
7.6
7
Ease of Use
8.3
9
8.6
7
Ease of Setup
8.1
7
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.9
7
Not enough data
Quality of Support
5.7
5
6.4
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
8
10.0
7
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Puppy
Puppy
Slax
Slax
Puppy and Slax are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Puppy
Puppy has no unique categories
Slax
Slax has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Puppy
Puppy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Slax
Slax
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Puppy
Puppy
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%
Slax
Slax
Computer Software
36.4%
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.1%
Financial Services
9.1%
Computer Networking
9.1%
Other
9.1%
Alternatives
Puppy
Puppy Alternatives
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Raspbian
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Slax
Slax Alternatives
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
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Chrome OS
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Windows 11
Windows 11
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Apple iOS
iOS
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Discussions
Puppy
Puppy Discussions
Is Puppy Linux any good?
1 Comment
VELLAICHAMY D.
VD
is very good and light weight, easy to use and good with low system configuration. Read more
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Puppy has no more discussions with answers
Slax
Slax Discussions
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