Show rating breakdown
Save to My Lists
Unclaimed
Unclaimed

Top Rated Zorin Alternatives

Zorin Reviews & Product Details

YB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Zorin?

Zorin has versions available on the official website for download choice, it adjusts to all the needs of the users.

Lite version, complete, programmer and much more.

Complete graphical interface with all the features available to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

Zorin has limitations when compiling programs from other Linux distributions; it is not 100% efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Zorin to give my PC a renewed style with a complete, beautiful, elegant graphical interface and stability in security and saving money.

I have the full version to work directly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zorin Overview

What is Zorin?

Zorin OS is an alternative to Windows and macOS, designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.

Zorin Details
Discussions
Zorin Community
Show LessShow More
Product Description

Zorin OS is an alternative to Windows and macOS, designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.


Seller Details
Seller
Zorin
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Dublin, Ireland
Twitter
@ZorinOS
23,725 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®

Recent Zorin Reviews

Samrat K.
SK
Samrat K.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Zorin OS easy Linux environment for beginners"
First of all it is easy to use os. It GUI similar to windows so if your switching from windows I think zorin would be the one. You will be fimiar w...
Mohammad F.
MF
Mohammad F.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
3.5 out of 5
"Coolest Lite Weight Linux"
Zorin OS comes with useful features and highly customisable ui. It uses paper icon and material icons that looks super flashy. It's lite version i...
KM
Kumaran M.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Zorin, the lifesaver of old computers."
Zorin is an ubunto based Linux operating system. So It have lot of software is there to install and use. The main feature of the zorin is Lightwei...
Security Badge
This seller hasn't added their security information yet. Let them know that you'd like them to add it.
1 person requested security information

Zorin Media

Answer a few questions to help the Zorin community
Have you used Zorin before?
Yes

38 out of 39 Total Reviews for Zorin

4.5 out of 5
The next elements are filters and will change the displayed results once they are selected.
Search reviews
Popular Mentions
The next elements are radio elements and sort the displayed results by the item selected and will update the results displayed.
Hide FiltersMore Filters
The next elements are filters and will change the displayed results once they are selected.
The next elements are filters and will change the displayed results once they are selected.
38 out of 39 Total Reviews for Zorin
4.5 out of 5
38 out of 39 Total Reviews for Zorin
4.5 out of 5

Zorin Pros and Cons

How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Cons

Overall Review Sentiment for ZorinQuestion

Time to Implement
<1 day
>12 months
Return on Investment
<6 months
48+ months
Ease of Setup
0 (Difficult)
10 (Easy)
Log In
Want to see more insights from verified reviewers?
Log in to view review sentiment.
G2 reviews are authentic and verified.
Mohammad F.
MF
Problem Setter Intern
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
(Original )Information
What do you like best about Zorin?

Zorin OS comes with useful features and highly customisable ui.

It uses paper icon and material icons that looks super flashy. It's lite version is used in computer with low hardware configurations but it laggs.

It can also run on 10 years old computer. The lite version requires only 512 mb of RAM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

Although it looks nice but there is an issue with os, it lags on computer system hardware.

Specially when I was using it on my low configuration Compaq presario laptop, it started heating and fans were not slowing down so removed this OS. Few features doesn't work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

If your laptop can't run windows 10 then it will be a good alternative to windows 10 because it's interface is very much similar to windows 7 and it's comes with useful tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KM
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Zorin?

Zorin is an ubunto based Linux operating system. So It have lot of software is there to install and use.

The main feature of the zorin is Lightweight and it perfect for old computers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

Nothing to say about disadvantage. But the default file explorer got crash when larger files are copied or moved. However we can fix this simply by installing other file explorers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

In our company, we have more than 40 old computers. We already bought new computers for our office. Because we can't run visual studio and other necessary software's that used for software development.

The old computers have only 4gb ram and 2 core processor. The windows 11 os use more ram and processor. That's why we desided to install the zorin core os in all computer.

After the installation, the old computer working faster than windows. Because the minimum requirement of the zorin core edition is only 2gb ram. Now the old computer can be used for small tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Samrat K.
SK
Software Developer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Zorin?

First of all it is easy to use os. It GUI similar to windows so if your switching from windows I think zorin would be the one. You will be fimiar with linux command as well still fell like using windows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

Free version you will miss lot of feautres that you get paid ones. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

As from the begining I am windows user, and switing to linux is bit hard. But for zorin I fell like I am still using windows with linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alex F.
AF
Lead Manager/IT Admin
Construction
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Zorin?

It's a secure option for your computer, there are regular daily updates, and its customizability is just amazing, from the wallpapers to the themes, and even the whole OS can be transformed in a few clicks. (with the Pro version) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

As you may understand, Linux is not for every single user. This is the case with Zorin, I've deployed a few users with the OS and they didn't like it. They were MAC users and completely refused to migrate to Zorin. (not Zorins fault though) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

Fewer headaches by not having to format computers when they get infected by a nasty virus. Zorin won't get infected, by no means. Unless the user purposely downloads stuff they shouldn't. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manoj K.
MK
Technical Support Engineer II
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic Review from User Profile
What do you like best about Zorin?

I really like how user-friendly Zorin OS is. As a beginner to Linux, I was worried about the learning curve, but Zorin OS made it easy for me to get started. The interface is similar to Windows, so I didn't have to spend a lot of time learning new concepts.

I also appreciate the security features of Zorin OS. It includes a firewall and antivirus software, which gives me peace of mind when using the internet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

There are a few things I dislike about Zorin OS. One is that it can be a bit slow at times, especially when I have a lot of programs running. I also wish there were more customization options, as I like to personalize my operating system.

Overall, though, I am very happy with Zorin OS and would definitely recommend it to other beginners looking to switch to Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

Zorin OS is solving the problem of providing an easy-to-use and secure operating system for beginners to Linux. As a beginner myself, I found it overwhelming to try and learn a completely new operating system, especially one with a steep learning curve. Zorin OS made it easy for me to transition to Linux by providing a familiar interface and helpful tutorials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ML
GIS Specialist
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Zorin?

Zorin is very easy to use. As someone who uses both Mac OS and Windows, Zorin almost seems like a combination of both. It's very customizable and has a self-explanatory interface. As a Linux newbie, Zorin is a great place to start without feeling overwhelmed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

Zorin is not as powerful as some of the other Linux distributions. If you plan to do anything beyond word processing and internet access, you'll probably want a different distribution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's a very good way to get introduced into the Linux OS. Or if you have an ancient computer, you can easily breathe some life back into it and use it for basic computer needs. Or to teach young children some computer basics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matthew M.
MM
DIRECTOR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
(Original )Information
What do you like best about Zorin?

very thing works (pro version).

Integrated with Android phone

no mess

clean desktop

productivity apps come included

fast and snappy

Mac OS style bar at the bottom

Very easy to setup Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

customisation level is higher on some other distros. Free version lacks flexibility.

citrix workspace interface a bit messy

At the start, I had a problem with configuration of the driver. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

Feel more productive.

Phone integration is amazing.

Works with citrix

multiple desktop

Whatsapp / Teams/telegram all available integration is useful

No spyware / respects privacy

very stable desktop. no downtime.

Configured a world time app. Useful for conf calls. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Performing Arts
UP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Zorin?

easy to use !

light operating system !

good for students doing engineering !

work well in low end pc !

alternate of ubantu !

good for coderes !

looks like windows ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

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 ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

zorin is working quite well in my low end operating system !

it comes with barrier installed which makes it easier to connect with other windows !

it's UI is very attractive ! looks quite like windows ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Animesh S.
AS
Data Scientist
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Zorin?

Zorin is a refreshing reboot of Ubuntu with a cleaner UI and better UX. This makes it easy to transition from MacOS or WIndows OS. The packages are up to date and supports almost all the software used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

The community support needs a bit of a boost. With free and open-source software, it's imperative to have community support, and efforts could be taken by the company to build a better user forum Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

Zorin, as a daily OS, is helping us by making our workflows easier and faster. Prototyping is easy with access to Linux packages, and WinE ensures compatibility with windows apps and DLLs as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu D.
HD
Frontend Developer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Zorin?

Zorin UI is something very smooth and easy to use similar to Windows Os. You will feel comfortable to use it even if you're coming from Windows OS. Beside that it have better control management system then other linux Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zorin?

Zorin OS sometimes become buggy because of new updates maybe they need to look into it before pushing updates for all users and beside that need to make driver compability more better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zorin solving and how is that benefiting you?

Zorin OS is one of the best Free open source OS no need of purchasing. Since it's based on linux os malware and virus which cause system to become slow.but in zorin it doesn't happens it's smooth , not only for High end Pc but for low end pc too Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.