# Solus, Zorin vs Xubuntu Comparison | | Solus | Zorin | Xubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 18 | 46 | 74 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (64.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Solus **Not enough data** ### Zorin Pros: - Lightweight Size (2 reviews) - User-Friendly (2 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (2 reviews) - Installation Difficulties (1 reviews) ### Xubuntu Pros: - Ease of Use (5 reviews) - Lightweight Size (5 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (3 reviews) - Skill Requirements (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Solus | Zorin | Xubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.7 (60 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 9.5 (33 reviews) | 8.7 (60 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 8.1 (55 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 9.6 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (54 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Solus #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Zorin #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Xubuntu #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Solus** | N/A | N/A | | **Zorin** | N/A | N/A | | **Xubuntu** | 8.5/10 | 17 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Solus | Zorin | Xubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Solus | Zorin | Xubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Solus | Zorin | Xubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Solus | Zorin | Xubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Solus | Zorin | Xubuntu | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 64.7% | 68.2% | 54.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.4% | 27.3% | 29.6% | | **Enterprise** | 5.9% | 4.5% | 15.5% | ### By Industry #### Solus - **Computer Software:** 29.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.5% - **Real Estate:** 5.9% - **Program Development:** 5.9% - **Music:** 5.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9% - **Financial Services:** 5.9% - **Design:** 5.9% - **Consumer Electronics:** 5.9% - **Computer Games:** 5.9% #### Zorin - **Information Technology and Services:** 34.9% - **Computer Software:** 16.3% - **Research:** 4.7% - **Higher Education:** 4.7% - **Accounting:** 2.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3% - **Computer Games:** 2.3% - **Construction:** 2.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.3% - **Consumer Services:** 2.3% - **Other:** 25.6% #### Xubuntu - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.9% - **Computer Software:** 23.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.5% - **Higher Education:** 4.2% - **Automotive:** 2.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8% - **Design:** 2.8% - **Education Management:** 2.8% - **Accounting:** 1.4% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.4% - **Other:** 25.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Solus - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 reviews) - [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 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 (894 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4278 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (716 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews) ### Alternatives to Zorin - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4278 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2388 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews) ### Alternatives to Xubuntu - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Arch](https://www.g2.com/products/arch/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (42 reviews) - [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Solus - Title: [What packages does Solus use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-packages-does-solus-use) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "The Solus repository includes a wide range of popular open-source software packages, including: GNOME KDE Plasma Xfce Budgie..." - Title: [What is Solus used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solus-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "To make old computers run faster with a very user friendly operative system. Can be used for any basic needs. " ### Zorin - Title: [How to resize windows - Zorin OS 16](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-resize-windows-zorin-os-16) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Just do dragging the edges or corners of the window" - Title: [Can we do programming in Zorin OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-we-do-programming-in-zorin-os) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, Linux is really good for programmers." - Title: [Is Zorin better than Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-zorin-better-than-windows) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" ### Xubuntu - Title: [Does Xubuntu have Software Center?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-xubuntu-have-software-center) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/solus-vs-zorin-vs-xubuntu)