--- title: LXLE Reviews meta\_title: 'LXLE Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 13 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how LXLE works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 13 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Web Hosting url: https://www.g2.com/categories/web-hosting --- # LXLE Reviews & Product Details LXLE is based on Lubuntu which is an Ubuntu OS using the LXDE desktop environment. It is designed to be a drop-in and go OS, primarily for aging computers. * * * Seller [LXLE](https://www.g2.com/sellers/lxle) Discussions [LXLE Community](https://www.g2.com/products/lxle/discuss) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![WordPress.com](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "WordPress.com") WordPress.com 4.4/5(2,716) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wordpress-com/reviews) [ ![Wix](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Wix") Wix 4.2/5(1,889) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wix/reviews) [ ![Cloudways](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Cloudways") Cloudways 4.7/5(1,140) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/lxle/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 13 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) JD Jacopo D. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/23/2023 "Best distro for old computers" 3.5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? It's one of the best lightweight distros for old computers: it has great performance, a non-bloated experience and good battery consumption Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? The graphics environment looks a bit outdated; in general, it is not so easy to use compared to distros like Lubuntu Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? Preventing old computers from going to waste, with LXLE we can revive old hardware and use it in 2023 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![An L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "An L.") AL An L. Software Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/10/2023 "Experience the ultimate power and speed with LXLE" 4.5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? It allows me to perform a wide range of tasks and activities with ease, such as browsing the internet and accessing my favorite websites. As a powerful operating system, it makes my office work much easier with its pre-installed word processor, spreadsheet program, and presentation software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? I have experienced only one challenge with this operating system, which is that if you attempt to update it with a weak internet connection, the process will take longer than normal. This was a minor issue for me, but it has significantly improved my overall computing experience, and I am satisfied with using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? It solved my problems with software installation, file management, media playback, office work, and browsing the web. I am satisfied with using this operating system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Nitin A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nitin A.") NA Nitin A. Senior Engineer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/14/2022 "LXLE The Revolution in OS Community" 5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? The best thing I liked about LXLE is, that if u have any experience using LUBUNTU OS then it will be very easy for you to use LXLE as it required very fewer effort to work on LXLE. Also, it provides you with an extensive speed that will make it different from windows and ubuntu. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? I have faced some issues related to hardware in the beginning, and also faced trouble in installing some external software(3rd party software) but now it is working very smoothly and didn't face issues like earlier I used to have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering LXLE: Yes, i will highly recommend this as it will help in reviving the old systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? LXLE gives extensive support to the old computers which help in giving new life to an old system, And with the regular new updates it gives a wonderful performance and gives high performance in doing regular operations and specifically in gaming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Gaurav S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gaurav S.") GS Gaurav S. Investment Banking Associate Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/14/2022 "Friendly with smooth experience even on old systems" 5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? The best thing about LXLE is it's light weight. The system is smooth, works quick. It is the most minimal and best system so far. Also, it is based on Ubuntu which makes this very familiar to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? It is difficult to use if you are not familiar with. Also, absence of drivers and third party software installations make it a little difficult to use. Effects of windows are missing which while might be dissatisfaction for you, makes it simpler too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? There are many old laptops that weren't just in use because of their low compatibility and outdated software. Through LXLE i was able to make these laptops as good as new and provided them to people who needed them for their online classes and work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Kiran Kumar Y.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kiran Kumar Y.") KY Kiran Kumar Y. AWS Release & Deployment Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/22/2022 "Renew Old PC with LXLE" 3.5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? You can revive old PC with this Linux distribution thou you have low system configurations. Good to experience it is Open source. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? Lack of upto date applications. Looks like it discontinued now Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? For lower hardware, you get good speed light weight experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Jay P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jay P.") JP Jay P. Python developer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/22/2022 "Faster and lighter linux distro for old computers" 4/5 What do you like best about LXLE? LXLE is faster and lighter version of ubuntu Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? Not so regular updates and patches. UI should be a little cleaner Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? LXLE is best when you have an old computer and you want an operating systems that is fast and capable enough to do programming tasks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![16120 R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "16120 R.") 1R 16120 R. Legal Associate Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/14/2022 "I like my desktop pace while using LXLE." 3.5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? I like how easy, less complicated it is to use LXLE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? Too much used to everyday Windows. So takes some time to match up that speed in LXLE Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering LXLE: For people who love easy-going software, this is the One !! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? When i have all the time to work, i prefer using LXLE with its simple features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Stan G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Stan G.") SG Stan G. Play by Play Broadcaster Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/30/2020 "A smooth experience" 5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? I like the fact that while it has some similarities to Windows, it's completely different. Accessing the core settings is easy, finding ways to speed up the work is a piece of cake! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? I would like to see updates more readily available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering LXLE: If you're looking for an OS on a SBC or Raspberry Pi style machine, this is PERFECT. Be sure to utilize dual screens as it really maximizes the power of this OS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? I'd say I've made my search for emulation and programming tools easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 6/11/2021 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Harshkumar J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Harshkumar J.") HJ Harshkumar J. Quality Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/22/2021 "LXLE THE SAVAGE" 4.5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? Open files as Root part,Increased Menu Speed, Shortcuts overlay List, Screen Magnifier Tooltip, Desktop Games Section saw a reshuffle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? Seamonkey still not working in whole perfect mode. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering LXLE: Go for it, better to be independent. UBNTU ROCKS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? Easy gaming, New updates are helping superbly. Benefits are like better than earlier version. Good for Old PC. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Alban X.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alban X.") AX Alban X. System Administrator Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/22/2021 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "A sleek, lightweight system that doesn't overload you PC" 4.5/5 What do you like best about LXLE? Based on Ubuntu, with which I am very familiar and comfortable to use. It has a very user-friendly desktop interface. It is the only operating system capable of running with a some performance on my old laptop. Very stable system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about LXLE? If you are not an expert, it is very difficult to customize at will. The installation of third party software makes it difficult to modify the repositories. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering LXLE: Evaluate well from the outset whether this solution exactly meets the company's requirements, as subsequently, the possibilities of adoption are limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is LXLE solving and how is that benefiting you? Revive old laptops or PCs using this system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more. 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