Compare Linux Mint and Tails 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.9% 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 MintTails
Star Rating
(17)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TailsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Linux Mint excels in ease of use with a score of 8.9, making it a favorite among beginners, while Tails, with a score of 7.1, is noted for its steeper learning curve due to its focus on privacy and security features.
- Reviewers mention that Linux Mint's ease of setup is rated at 9.0, highlighting its user-friendly installation process, whereas Tails does not have a specific score for setup but is often described as requiring more technical knowledge to configure properly.
- G2 users indicate that Linux Mint has a better quality of support, scoring 8.2, which is appreciated by small businesses needing reliable assistance, while Tails, with a score of 7.3, is noted for having limited support options due to its niche user base.
- Users on G2 report that Linux Mint's memory management is efficient, allowing for smooth multitasking, while Tails is designed to run from a USB stick, which can lead to slower performance on lower-end hardware.
- Reviewers say that Linux Mint's backup and recovery options are robust, with built-in tools that simplify data backup, while Tails focuses on security and does not prioritize traditional backup solutions, which can be a drawback for users needing data recovery.
- Users mention that Tails shines in error detection and system operations monitoring, providing advanced features for users who prioritize privacy, while Linux Mint offers a more general approach to system monitoring, which may not meet the needs of privacy-focused users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Linux Mint
No pricing availableTails
No pricing availableFree Trial
Linux Mint
No trial information availableTails
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
127
9.1
15
Ease of Use
9.0
126
7.1
15
Ease of Setup
9.0
44
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
34
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
120
7.3
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
31
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
122
6.9
15
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 Tails are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Tails has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Linux Mint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tails
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%
Consumer Goods
17.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.9%
Security and Investigations
5.9%
Other
47.1%
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
Tails
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Security and Investigations
Developed se by the ONION TOR Team with plenty of support material provided on their homepage - makes it easy for people to get started using it. Moreover, this is a light OS to take with you on your travels in a simple USB stick.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
The privacy didn't seem too good... however they were working on encryption
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 Security and Investigations
Developed se by the ONION TOR Team with plenty of support material provided on their homepage - makes it easy for people to get started using it. Moreover, this is a light OS to take with you on your travels in a simple USB stick.
Sagar P.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
buggy , many times errors during app install, update etc
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
The privacy didn't seem too good... however they were working on encryption
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
can i use taiuls with windows
2 comments
BC
The only thing you need is a computer with a USB boot option, The OS is not used while booting from a Tails USB. The system runs on the USB with RAM used...Read more
Tails has no more discussions with answers
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