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Compare BunsenLabs and Linux Mint 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
BunsenLabs
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BunsenLabsLinux 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 MintSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BunsenLabs excels in memory management, particularly with its efficient RAM usage, which is crucial for older hardware. In contrast, Linux Mint, while also effective, is noted for slightly higher RAM consumption, which may affect performance on lower-end devices.
- Reviewers mention that Linux Mint offers a more user-friendly setup process, with its "Install Linux Mint" feature being praised for its simplicity. BunsenLabs, while customizable, can be more complex for new users, leading to a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight that BunsenLabs provides robust system operations monitoring, allowing for better error detection and troubleshooting. Linux Mint, however, is recognized for its "Timeshift" feature, which simplifies data backup and recovery, making it a favorite for users concerned about data safety.
- Users on G2 report that Linux Mint's quality of support is slightly better, with more extensive community resources and documentation available. BunsenLabs, while having a supportive community, is noted for less comprehensive support options.
- Reviewers say that BunsenLabs shines in its lightweight design, making it ideal for users with older machines. Conversely, Linux Mint is often favored for its polished interface and ease of use, appealing to those who prioritize aesthetics and user experience.
- Users report that both products cater well to small businesses, but Linux Mint has a slight edge in terms of overall satisfaction ratings, with reviewers mentioning its stability and reliability in business environments compared to BunsenLabs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BunsenLabs
No pricing availableLinux Mint
No pricing availableFree Trial
BunsenLabs
No trial information availableLinux Mint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
8
8.9
127
Ease of Use
8.5
8
9.0
126
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
44
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.7
34
Quality of Support
8.3
8
8.2
120
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
31
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
6
8.0
122
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
BunsenLabs and Linux Mint are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
BunsenLabs has no unique categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BunsenLabs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Linux Mint
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
Computer Software
18.2%
Computer & Network Security
18.2%
Market Research
9.1%
Education Management
9.1%
Construction
9.1%
Other
36.4%
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%
Most Helpful Reviews
BunsenLabs
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ananth G.
Verified User in Education Management
Bunsenlabs is based on the Debian OS. Debian OS was once and even for today considered to many people including me as the Mother of OSes. Debian was founded by a person called Ian Murdock. The name Debian is formed from the combination of 2 words from Debra...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Games
It can be a lighter version. It requires more RAM size
Linux Mint
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Josh S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Mint is an excellent distro for a server platform and any usage that you may need.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jesus M.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Mint gets slow with time of use on PC, takes time to open files, programs and crashes my system, high consumption of RAM and cannot be optimized automatically without applying code or clean installation.
Ananth G.
Verified User in Education Management
Bunsenlabs is based on the Debian OS. Debian OS was once and even for today considered to many people including me as the Mother of OSes. Debian was founded by a person called Ian Murdock. The name Debian is formed from the combination of 2 words from Debra...
Josh S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Mint is an excellent distro for a server platform and any usage that you may need.
Verified User in Computer Games
It can be a lighter version. It requires more RAM size
Jesus M.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Mint gets slow with time of use on PC, takes time to open files, programs and crashes my system, high consumption of RAM and cannot be optimized automatically without applying code or clean installation.
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Discussions
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1 comment
AP
The highest quality or most excellent.Read more
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