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Compare Puppy and Xubuntu 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.7% 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 PuppyXubuntu
Star Rating
(63)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about XubuntuSummary
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 Xubuntu, although capable, is noted to require more resources, which can be a drawback for users with limited system capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Puppy offers a unique feature called "Puppy Package Manager," which simplifies software installation and management, whereas Xubuntu users appreciate the "Synaptic Package Manager" for its extensive repository but find it slightly more complex to navigate.
- G2 users highlight that Puppy’s ease of setup is a strong point, with many stating that they were able to get it running in minutes, while Xubuntu users report a more involved installation process, which can be daunting for beginners.
- Users on G2 indicate that Xubuntu shines in quality of support, with a more active community and better documentation, while Puppy’s support is often described as lacking, leading to frustration for users seeking help.
- Reviewers say that Xubuntu's product direction is viewed positively, with regular updates and improvements, while Puppy’s direction is seen as less consistent, leading to concerns about long-term viability.
- Users report that Xubuntu's backup and recovery options are more robust, with built-in tools that facilitate data backup, whereas Puppy users often mention the need for third-party solutions to achieve similar functionality.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Puppy
No pricing availableXubuntu
No pricing availableFree Trial
Puppy
No trial information availableXubuntu
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
9
8.6
49
Ease of Use
8.3
9
8.6
49
Ease of Setup
8.1
7
7.9
20
Ease of Admin
7.9
7
7.9
12
Quality of Support
5.7
5
8.0
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
8
8.4
44
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
8.1
6
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
7.8
6
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
7.8
6
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
7.2
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Puppy and Xubuntu are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Puppy has no unique categories
Xubuntu has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Puppy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xubuntu
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
26.7%
Computer Software
21.7%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Higher Education
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
35.0%
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
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