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At a Glance
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS
Star Rating
(15)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zorin
Zorin
Star Rating
(39)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zorin
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that PCLinuxOS has a solid RAM management system, which allows for efficient multitasking, while Zorin's RAM management is noted to be slightly less efficient, leading to occasional slowdowns during heavy usage.
  • Reviewers mention that PCLinuxOS excels in device management, providing seamless integration with a wide range of hardware, whereas users on G2 highlight Zorin's device management as good but not as comprehensive, particularly with older hardware.
  • G2 users say that PCLinuxOS offers robust data backup options, including built-in tools for creating system snapshots, while Zorin's backup features are considered user-friendly but lack some advanced options that power users might expect.
  • Users report that PCLinuxOS has effective system operations monitoring, which helps in error detection and troubleshooting, while reviewers mention that Zorin's monitoring tools are simpler and may not provide the depth needed for advanced users.
  • Reviewers mention that PCLinuxOS has a strong community support system, which is beneficial for troubleshooting and learning, while users on G2 indicate that Zorin's support is good but can be slower in response times compared to PCLinuxOS.
  • Users say that PCLinuxOS has a more traditional desktop experience that appeals to long-time Linux users, while Zorin is praised for its modern and user-friendly interface, making it more accessible for newcomers transitioning from Windows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PCLinuxOS
No pricing available
Zorin
No pricing available
Free Trial
PCLinuxOS
No trial information available
Zorin
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
11
9.0
27
Ease of Use
8.3
11
9.4
27
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
9
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.3
7
Quality of Support
8.8
10
8.4
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.2
6
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
9.5
24
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS
Zorin
Zorin
PCLinuxOS and Zorin are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS has no unique categories
Zorin
Zorin has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Zorin
Zorin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.3%
Reviewers' Industry
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Computer Hardware
13.3%
Accounting
13.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Machinery
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Zorin
Zorin
Information Technology and Services
37.8%
Computer Software
16.2%
Research
5.4%
Telecommunications
2.7%
Security and Investigations
2.7%
Other
35.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

with PCLinuxOS, you can run a number of applications simultaneously and seamlessly without latency or crushing. It further comes with a number of pre-installed and popular applications such as Chrome and Spotify, unlike with other OS's which require...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Andranik G.
AG
Andranik G.
Verified User in Investment Banking

If you are used to other OS then it might be quite difficult to switch to this as there are lots of differences especially if you are a sophisticated user. So the switch from on OS to this can be main painpoint.

Zorin
Zorin
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sirajuddin A.
SA
Sirajuddin A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The best part of Zorin is its smooth performance without any glitches, and even it works better with older systems. The other aspects which I like most are its software repository, which has a lot of useful software.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Performing Arts

ubantu and kali linux are better than than zorin operating system ! zorin is an operating system made for beginners who are learning about other operating system other than windows !

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Zorin
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Discussions
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
PCLinuxOS has no discussions with answers
Zorin
Zorin Discussions
How to resize windows - Zorin OS 16
1 comment
Ramil P.
RP
Dragging the edges or corners of the window.Read more
Is Zorin better than Windows?
1 comment
Dhairya G.
DG
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
Can we do programming in Zorin OS?
1 comment
MA
Yes, Linux is really good for programmers.Read more