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At a Glance
Kubuntu
Kubuntu
Star Rating
(79)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Star Rating
(69)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Lubuntu excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for those who want a quick installation process, while Kubuntu's setup ease is rated at 8.7, which some users find slightly more complex.
  • Reviewers mention that Lubuntu has a better RAM management system, which is particularly beneficial for users with older hardware, while Kubuntu, although still efficient, does not manage memory as effectively, leading to slower performance on lower-end devices.
  • G2 users highlight that Kubuntu offers a more visually appealing interface with its Plasma desktop environment, which many find more customizable and user-friendly compared to Lubuntu's LXQt interface, which some users describe as less modern.
  • Users on G2 report that Lubuntu has a slightly lower quality of support with a score of 7.1, compared to Kubuntu's 7.4, indicating that users may find more responsive assistance when using Kubuntu.
  • Reviewers say that both products are strong in meeting requirements, but Lubuntu edges out with a score of 8.8 compared to Kubuntu's 8.7, suggesting that Lubuntu may better align with user needs in practical applications.
  • Users mention that Kubuntu's product direction is perceived as less positive (8.1) compared to Lubuntu's (9.0), indicating that Lubuntu users feel more confident about the future development and support of their software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kubuntu
No pricing available
Lubuntu
No pricing available
Free Trial
Kubuntu
No trial information available
Lubuntu
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
55
8.8
51
Ease of Use
8.4
55
8.8
52
Ease of Setup
8.7
21
9.2
15
Ease of Admin
8.7
18
8.8
12
Quality of Support
7.4
51
7.1
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
16
7.9
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
54
9.0
49
Features by Category
Not enough data
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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
Kubuntu
Kubuntu
Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Kubuntu and Lubuntu are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Kubuntu
Kubuntu has no unique categories
Lubuntu
Lubuntu has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kubuntu
Kubuntu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.8%
Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Kubuntu
Kubuntu
Information Technology and Services
21.6%
Computer Software
20.3%
Computer & Network Security
5.4%
Program Development
4.1%
Airlines/Aviation
4.1%
Other
44.6%
Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Consumer Goods
17.5%
Computer Software
11.1%
Internet
6.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Other
39.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Kubuntu
Kubuntu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eduardo I.
EI
Eduardo I.
Verified User in Computer Networking

I love this system, it is very light and ease to use, it allows me to use it on computers with low performance and yet it does not slow down. The number of functions it has to configure it to your liking make it a mut robust system. It is easy to integrate...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Defense & Space

There are very less desktops which have this as an alternative to Windows. And we have to download this from the website. Also, sometimes it doesn't respond to some common because of slow programming.

Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
VW
Vicent W.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

Lubuntu is Ubuntu, I have many compatible programs and documentation on the Internet, this distribution is very light with the attractive LXQT desktop with a prettier black theme. This system is perfect for low-income PCs, I give life to a mini laptop...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mohammad F.
MF
Mohammad F.
Verified User in Computer Software

UI is the basic problem with operating system. It is very poorly made. This could be better if designed properly. They may give some border radius to each window opened.

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Lubuntu
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Discussions
Kubuntu
Kubuntu Discussions
How do i improve the bootup timings on kubuntu?
2 comments
Sohaib Q.
SQ
May be SSD can improve the boot time. Read more
How is Kubuntu different from Ubuntu?
1 comment
Sourabh J.
SJ
Kubuntu is an Ubuntu-based Linux OS (operating system). Like Ubuntu, Kubuntu is developed to be user-friendly and easy to utilize, with a priority on...Read more
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Kubuntu has no more discussions with answers
Lubuntu
Lubuntu Discussions
What is Lubuntu good for?
2 comments
Harsh P.
HP
Overall, Lubuntu's focus on efficiency, simplicity, and customization makes it a strong choice for revitalizing older hardware, basic computing needs,...Read more
Can you program on Lubuntu?
2 comments
Harsh P.
HP
Yes, you can definitely program on Lubuntu. Lubuntu like any other Linux distribution, supports a wide range of programming languages and development tools....Read more
On which place in the top list of linux distros you would put Lubuntu
1 comment
Sophie W.
SW
For my purposes and uses, I'd put it in maybe 6th or 7th. Since its primary goal seems to be being a lightweight version of Ubuntu, I'd say it very much...Read more