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# Pop!_OS Reviews
**Vendor:** System76  
**Category:** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 29
## About Pop!_OS
Pop!\_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.



## Pop!_OS Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users love the **awesome theming** of Pop!\_OS, enhancing their daily use experience with stylish aesthetics. (1 reviews)
- Users love the **ease of installation** with Pop!\_OS, making it their daily driver effortlessly. (1 reviews)
- Users love the **stability and ease of installation** of Pop!\_OS, making it their daily driver for Linux. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **stability** of Pop!\_OS, enjoying its smooth performance as a daily driver on Linux desktops. (1 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users are frustrated with the **slow updates** for the Cosmic Desktop and the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS integration. (1 reviews)
- Users are frustrated with the **slow update frequency** for the Cosmic Desktop and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS upgrades. (1 reviews)


## Pop!_OS Discussions
  - [What is special about pop OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-special-about-pop-os) - 1 comment

- [View Pop!_OS pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews?page=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-04+12%3A08%3A57+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=2684ec81-8d11-41d6-8e5a-2cca552314d1&secure%5Btoken%5D=d76e58569f61e8bc5c8a81fb7df063f42ecc9563ffb2f1257e541654ee3b529f&format=llm_user)

## Pop!_OS Features
**Memory Management - Operating System**
- RAM management

**Device Management - Operating System**
- I/O management

**Backup and Recovery - Operating System**
- Data backup

**Error Detection - Operating System**
- System operations monitoring

## Top Pop!_OS Alternatives
  - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (4,120 reviews)
  - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (209 reviews)
  - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (187 reviews)