Compare Linux Mint and Xubuntu 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.2% 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 MintXubuntu
Star Rating
(58)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about XubuntuSummary
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 beginners. In contrast, Xubuntu's setup ease is rated at 7.7, which some users find less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Linux Mint's RAM management is superior, allowing for smoother multitasking, while Xubuntu users have noted occasional slowdowns when running multiple applications simultaneously.
- G2 users highlight Linux Mint's quality of support, scoring 8.2, as being more responsive and helpful compared to Xubuntu's score of 8.0, where some users feel the support could be more comprehensive.
- Users on G2 appreciate Linux Mint's user-friendly interface, which is often described as more visually appealing and easier to navigate than Xubuntu's interface, which some find less modern.
- Reviewers say that Linux Mint has a more extensive range of pre-installed software, which enhances the out-of-the-box experience, while Xubuntu users often need to install additional software to meet their needs.
- Users report that both distributions have solid backup and recovery options, but Linux Mint's built-in tools are often praised for being more straightforward and effective compared to Xubuntu's offerings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Linux Mint
No pricing availableXubuntu
No pricing availableFree Trial
Linux Mint
No trial information availableXubuntu
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
127
8.6
44
Ease of Use
9.0
126
8.6
44
Ease of Setup
9.0
44
7.8
15
Ease of Admin
8.7
34
8.0
11
Quality of Support
8.2
120
8.0
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
31
8.3
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
122
8.2
39
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 Xubuntu are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Xubuntu has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Linux Mint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xubuntu
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%
Information Technology and Services
29.1%
Computer Software
20.0%
Computer & Network Security
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Higher Education
3.6%
Other
34.5%
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
Xubuntu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
vinod b.
Verified User in Education Management
Xubuntu for its lightweight design, efficient performance, and customizable interface based on the XFCE desktop environment.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sritam M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The user interface isn't that much friendly in my personal experience. But yes, coming from Ubuntu and other such tools we have already worked with minimal UI so Xubuntu isn't a deal breaker.
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.
vinod b.
Verified User in Education Management
Xubuntu for its lightweight design, efficient performance, and customizable interface based on the XFCE desktop environment.
Sagar P.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
buggy , many times errors during app install, update etc
Sritam M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The user interface isn't that much friendly in my personal experience. But yes, coming from Ubuntu and other such tools we have already worked with minimal UI so Xubuntu isn't a deal breaker.
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
Does Xubuntu have Software Center?
1 comment
HK
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
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