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Compare Puppy and SparkyLinux 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.4% 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 PuppySparkyLinux
Star Rating
(19)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SparkyLinuxSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Puppy excels in RAM management, allowing it to run efficiently on older hardware, while SparkyLinux, although capable, is noted to require more resources for optimal performance.
- Reviewers mention that SparkyLinux offers a more comprehensive package management system, with access to a wider range of software through its APT package manager, whereas Puppy’s package management is more limited, which can restrict software availability.
- G2 users highlight that SparkyLinux has a more user-friendly setup process, with a straightforward installation wizard, while Puppy’s installation can be less intuitive for new users, requiring more technical knowledge.
- Users on G2 report that SparkyLinux provides better quality of support, with a more active community and more resources available for troubleshooting, compared to Puppy, which has been described as having limited support options.
- Reviewers say that Puppy shines in its lightweight nature, making it ideal for reviving older machines, while SparkyLinux is favored for its modern features and desktop environments, appealing to users who prefer a more contemporary interface.
- Users mention that SparkyLinux has better error detection capabilities, with built-in system operations monitoring tools that help maintain system health, while Puppy lacks some of these advanced monitoring features, which can lead to unnoticed issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Puppy
No pricing availableSparkyLinux
No pricing availableFree Trial
Puppy
No trial information availableSparkyLinux
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
9
8.5
14
Ease of Use
8.3
9
8.0
15
Ease of Setup
8.1
7
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.9
7
Not enough data
Quality of Support
5.7
5
7.4
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
8
8.3
14
Features by Category
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 and SparkyLinux are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Puppy has no unique categories
SparkyLinux has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Puppy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SparkyLinux
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
15.8%
Consumer Goods
10.5%
Computer Software
10.5%
Animation
10.5%
Writing and Editing
5.3%
Other
47.4%
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
SparkyLinux has no discussions with answers
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