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At a Glance
Debian
Debian
Star Rating
(188)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zorin
Zorin
Star Rating
(42)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zorin
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Debian excels in stability and security, making it a preferred choice for server environments, while Zorin is praised for its user-friendly interface, which is particularly appealing to newcomers transitioning from Windows.
  • Reviewers mention that Debian's package management system, APT, is robust and efficient, but some users find it less intuitive compared to Zorin's Software Center, which simplifies the installation of applications.
  • G2 users highlight that Debian has a steeper learning curve, with an ease of use score of 8.4, whereas Zorin shines with a score of 9.4, indicating a more accessible experience for everyday users.
  • Users on G2 report that Debian's community support is extensive, but can sometimes be overwhelming for beginners, while Zorin offers a more structured support system that users find easier to navigate.
  • Reviewers say that Debian's performance in memory management is commendable, but Zorin's optimization for modern hardware gives it an edge in speed and responsiveness, particularly on newer devices.
  • Users say that while both systems have solid backup and recovery options, Zorin's built-in backup tool is more straightforward and user-friendly, making it easier for users to protect their data without extensive technical knowledge.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Debian
No pricing available
Zorin
No pricing available
Free Trial
Debian
No trial information available
Zorin
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
137
9.0
29
Ease of Use
8.5
138
9.5
29
Ease of Setup
8.6
84
8.9
11
Ease of Admin
8.8
62
9.4
8
Quality of Support
8.4
130
8.3
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
61
9.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
126
9.6
26
Features by Category
9.4
15
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
9.4
15
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
9.0
14
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
9.8
14
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
9.2
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Debian
Debian
Zorin
Zorin
Debian and Zorin are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Debian
Debian is categorized as AWS Marketplace
Zorin
Zorin has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Debian
Debian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
Zorin
Zorin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Debian
Debian
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Computer Software
14.7%
Computer & Network Security
9.6%
Telecommunications
8.5%
Computer Networking
5.1%
Other
40.1%
Zorin
Zorin
Information Technology and Services
35.9%
Computer Software
15.4%
Research
5.1%
Higher Education
5.1%
Telecommunications
2.6%
Other
35.9%
Alternatives
Debian
Debian Alternatives
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Windows 7
Windows 7
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Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux
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Zorin
Zorin Alternatives
Windows 11
Windows 11
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu
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Windows 7
Windows 7
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Fedora
Fedora
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Discussions
Debian
Debian Discussions
What is the use of Debian?
3 Comments
Celeste W.
CW
It is a Linux operating system distribution, that can be adapted for many server and desktop scenarios. Read more
Is debian good for daily use?
3 Comments
Civic V.
CV
Yes,Indeed, Debian's stability, security features, extensive package repository, and open-source emphasis make it a reliable choice for daily use, catering...Read more
What is a Debian system?
2 Comments
Alex F.
AF
It is community driven Linux (or more correctly: GNU/Linux) distribution. It focuses to provide stable system with long term support while not giving you the...Read more
Zorin
Zorin Discussions
How to resize windows - Zorin OS 16
2 Comments
Ramil P.
RP
Just do dragging the edges or corners of the windowRead more
Is Zorin better than Windows?
1 Comment
Can we do programming in Zorin OS?
1 Comment
MA
Yes, Linux is really good for programmers.Read more