Compare Lubuntu and Puppy 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Lubuntu
Star Rating
(69)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LubuntuPuppy
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 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. In contrast, Puppy has a lower score of 8.1, which some users find less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Lubuntu's quality of support is rated at 7.1, which is significantly higher than Puppy’s 5.7. This indicates that users of Lubuntu feel they have better access to help and resources when needed.
- G2 users highlight that Lubuntu has a strong performance in RAM management, which is crucial for users with limited hardware resources. Puppy, while lightweight, does not receive the same level of praise in this area, leading some users to experience slower performance under certain conditions.
- Users on G2 appreciate Lubuntu's product direction, scoring it at 9.0, suggesting a positive outlook for future updates and features. Conversely, Puppy’s score of 7.1 indicates some uncertainty among users regarding its ongoing development.
- Reviewers say that Lubuntu's ease of use is rated at 8.8, which is higher than Puppy’s 8.3. This suggests that Lubuntu may be more user-friendly for those who are not as tech-savvy.
- Users report that Lubuntu has a more robust system operations monitoring feature compared to Puppy, which some users find lacking in error detection capabilities. This makes Lubuntu a more reliable choice for users who prioritize system stability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lubuntu
No pricing availablePuppy
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Lubuntu
No trial information availablePuppy
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
51
9.1
9
Ease of Use
8.8
52
8.3
9
Ease of Setup
9.2
15
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
8.8
12
7.9
7
Quality of Support
7.1
47
5.7
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
11
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
49
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
Lubuntu and Puppy are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Lubuntu has no unique categories
Puppy has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lubuntu
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
20.6%
Consumer Goods
17.5%
Computer Software
11.1%
Internet
6.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Other
39.7%
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
Lubuntu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
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
What is Lubuntu good for?
2 comments
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
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
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
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
Puppy has no more discussions with answers
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