Compare Linux Mint and Puppy 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Linux 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 MintPuppy
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Linux Mint excels in "Quality of Support," with a score of 8.2, while Puppy struggles significantly in this area, receiving a low score of 5.7. Reviewers mention that Linux Mint's community forums and documentation are particularly helpful for troubleshooting.
- Reviewers mention that Linux Mint has a higher "Ease of Setup" rating at 9.0 compared to Puppy's 8.1. Users say that the installation process for Linux Mint is straightforward, with a user-friendly interface that guides them through the setup.
- G2 users highlight that Linux Mint's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.9, making it more accessible for new users, while Puppy has a lower score of 8.3. Users report that Linux Mint's desktop environment is intuitive, which enhances the overall user experience.
- Users on G2 note that Linux Mint has a better "Meets Requirements" score of 8.8 compared to Puppy's 9.1. However, reviewers mention that Puppy is particularly lightweight and efficient, making it a great choice for older hardware.
- Reviewers say that Linux Mint's "Product Direction" score of 8.0 indicates a strong commitment to ongoing development, while Puppy’s score of 7.1 suggests less frequent updates. Users report that they appreciate the regular feature enhancements in Linux Mint.
- Users report that Linux Mint has a more robust "Memory Management" system, which is crucial for multitasking, while Puppy is noted for its efficient resource usage, making it ideal for users with limited RAM. Reviewers mention that Linux Mint handles larger applications better without slowing down.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Linux Mint
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Linux Mint
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
127
9.1
9
Ease of Use
9.0
126
8.3
9
Ease of Setup
9.0
44
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
8.7
34
7.9
7
Quality of Support
8.2
120
5.7
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
31
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
122
7.1
8
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
Linux Mint and Puppy are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Puppy has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Linux Mint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Puppy
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
26.8%
Computer Software
22.3%
Newspapers
5.1%
Consumer Goods
5.1%
Computer & Network Security
5.1%
Other
35.7%
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Education Management
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Linux Mint
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
The main thing I like about Mint is, that it is very user-friendly and customisable, most of the useful apps are preinstalled in the OS, and the Software Manager is also really good.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sagar P.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
buggy , many times errors during app install, update etc
Puppy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Seems like a Linux Distro. I've used a bunch and from the command line they all look pretty similar.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Tommy W.
Verified User in Computer Software
It has some rough edges and for some reason, was a pain to install onto the harddisk
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
The main thing I like about Mint is, that it is very user-friendly and customisable, most of the useful apps are preinstalled in the OS, and the Software Manager is also really good.
Verified User in Computer Software
Seems like a Linux Distro. I've used a bunch and from the command line they all look pretty similar.
Sagar P.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
buggy , many times errors during app install, update etc
Tommy W.
Verified User in Computer Software
It has some rough edges and for some reason, was a pain to install onto the harddisk
Discussions
how can i make partitions of my hard drive ?
1 comment
SR
Yes, you can do it. sending you a link please check...Read more
Virtual box
1 comment
DC
Are you sure that it is Linux Mint defect and you were able to install it correctly? That might not be specific to Linux Mint. It is based on Debian, did you...Read more
My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.
1 comment
AP
The highest quality or most excellent.Read more
Is Puppy Linux any good?
1 comment
VD
is very good and light weight, easy to use and good with low system configuration. Read more
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