Top 10 Xubuntu Alternatives & Competitors

(58)4.4 out of 5

Explore the best alternatives to Xubuntu for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Xubuntu include user experience and user interface. The best overall Xubuntu alternative is Debian. Other similar apps like Xubuntu are Linux Mint, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, and Manjaro. Xubuntu alternatives can be found in Operating Systems.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Xubuntu

  • Debian
  • Linux Mint
  • Kubuntu

Top 10 Alternatives to Xubuntu Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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  1. Debian

    (168)4.6 out of 5
  2. Debian is an operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run , at the core of an operating system is the kernel.

    Categories in common with Xubuntu:

    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Debian is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to set up
    Easier to admin
    #2
  3. Linux Mint

    (161)4.5 out of 5
  4. Linux Mint produces a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use.

    Categories in common with Xubuntu:

    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Linux Mint is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to set up
    Easier to admin
    #3
  5. Kubuntu

    (79)4.3 out of 5
  6. Kubuntu is designed to be a friendly Linux distro for laptops and desktops.

    Categories in common with Xubuntu:

    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Kubuntu is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to set up
    Easier to admin
    #4
  7. Lubuntu

    (69)4.5 out of 5
  8. Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system. The core of the system is based on Linux and Ubuntu that uses the minimal desktop LXDE, and a selection of light applications.

    Categories in common with Xubuntu:

    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Lubuntu is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to set up
    Easier to admin
    #5
  9. Manjaro

    (52)4.5 out of 5
  10. Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system.

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    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Manjaro is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at meeting requirements
    Easier to admin
    #6
  11. Zorin

    (39)4.5 out of 5
  12. Zorin OS is an alternative to Windows and macOS, designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.

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    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Zorin is:

    Easier to admin
    Easier to set up
    More usable
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  13. Arch

    (33)4.4 out of 5
  14. Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to keep it simple.Currently It has official packages optimized for the x86-64 architecture

    Categories in common with Xubuntu:

    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Arch is:

    Easier to do business with
    Better at meeting requirements
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  15. Windows 7

    (838)4.2 out of 5
  16. Windows 7 is your PC simplified. Enjoy your media wherever you want, stay productive with the smart new desktop, get creative with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

    Categories in common with Xubuntu:

    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Windows 7 is:

    Slower to reach roi
    More expensive
    Easier to set up
    #9
  17. Pop!_OS

    (26)4.5 out of 5
  18. Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    Categories in common with Xubuntu:

    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, Pop!_OS is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    Easier to admin
    More usable
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  19. CentOS

    (388)4.5 out of 5
  20. Community-driven free software effort focused around the goal of providing a rich base platform for open source communities to build upon.

    Categories in common with Xubuntu:

    Reviewers say compared to Xubuntu, CentOS is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to set up
    Better at meeting requirements