Compare IBM i and Linux Mint 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
IBM i
Star Rating
(41)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM iLinux Mint
Star Rating
(161)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Linux MintSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Linux Mint excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a user-friendly operating system. In contrast, IBM i has a lower setup score of 7.4, which some users find challenging, especially in enterprise environments.
- Reviewers mention that Linux Mint's RAM management is efficient, allowing for smooth multitasking on lower-end hardware. Conversely, users on G2 note that IBM i's memory management can be complex, requiring more resources and expertise to optimize performance.
- G2 users highlight Linux Mint's strong community support, reflected in its quality of support rating of 8.2. In comparison, IBM i users report a slightly lower support quality rating of 8.0, indicating that while support is available, it may not be as responsive or community-driven as Linux Mint's.
- Reviewers say that Linux Mint's backup and recovery features are straightforward and user-friendly, making data backup a hassle-free process. On the other hand, users report that IBM i's backup and recovery options, while robust, can be cumbersome and require more technical knowledge to implement effectively.
- Users say that Linux Mint's overall ease of use is rated at 8.9, which is particularly appealing for small businesses and new users. In contrast, IBM i's ease of use rating of 8.3 suggests that it may not be as intuitive for users unfamiliar with enterprise-level systems.
- Reviewers mention that Linux Mint's product direction is rated at 8.0, indicating a solid commitment to continuous improvement. In contrast, IBM i boasts a higher product direction score of 9.4, suggesting that it is actively evolving to meet the needs of enterprise users, though some may find the pace of change overwhelming.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM i
No pricing availableLinux Mint
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM i
No trial information availableLinux Mint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
24
8.9
127
Ease of Use
8.3
24
9.0
126
Ease of Setup
7.4
12
9.0
44
Ease of Admin
7.7
11
8.7
34
Quality of Support
8.0
24
8.2
120
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
12
8.2
31
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
21
8.0
122
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM i and Linux Mint are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
IBM i has no unique categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM i
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Linux Mint
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
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Computer Software
11.1%
Banking
11.1%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Other
38.9%
Information Technology and Services
26.8%
Computer Software
22.3%
Newspapers
5.1%
Consumer Goods
5.1%
Computer & Network Security
5.1%
Other
35.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM i
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tommy F.
Verified User in Machinery
The IBM iSeries is not only powerful but also extremely resilient. with 100% uptime, who can argue with statistics of this level. Also, no known malware or viruses in the wild I am aware of so one of the more secure server solutions available.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Banking
It uses old programming languages like PRGLE/CLLE for which the talent pool availability is declining year on year. The terminal and development environment is outdated and debugging is a pain.
Linux Mint
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Diego L.
Verified User in Environmental Services
It is one of the easiest linux distributions to use for newbies and people coming from Windows operating systems, it is secure and aesthetically it is very nice.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Muhammed R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The drivers and support could be improved, but I believe the developers are working on that.
Tommy F.
Verified User in Machinery
The IBM iSeries is not only powerful but also extremely resilient. with 100% uptime, who can argue with statistics of this level. Also, no known malware or viruses in the wild I am aware of so one of the more secure server solutions available.
Diego L.
Verified User in Environmental Services
It is one of the easiest linux distributions to use for newbies and people coming from Windows operating systems, it is secure and aesthetically it is very nice.
Verified User in Banking
It uses old programming languages like PRGLE/CLLE for which the talent pool availability is declining year on year. The terminal and development environment is outdated and debugging is a pain.
Muhammed R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The drivers and support could be improved, but I believe the developers are working on that.
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