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At a Glance
BunsenLabs
BunsenLabs
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Star Rating
(70)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Lubuntu
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that BunsenLabs excels in its lightweight design, making it ideal for older hardware, while Lubuntu is praised for its user-friendly interface and modern aesthetics.
  • Reviewers mention that BunsenLabs has a strong focus on customization, allowing users to tailor their desktop environment extensively, whereas Lubuntu offers a more straightforward setup with less emphasis on personalization.
  • G2 users highlight that BunsenLabs has a slightly lower quality of support, with a score of 8.3, compared to Lubuntu's 7.1, indicating that users may find more community resources and assistance available for Lubuntu.
  • Users on G2 report that Lubuntu's ease of setup is a standout feature, scoring 9.2, which is significantly higher than BunsenLabs, making it a better choice for those new to Linux.
  • Reviewers say that BunsenLabs shines in memory management, particularly in RAM usage, which is crucial for users with limited system resources, while Lubuntu also performs well but is noted for its overall system responsiveness.
  • Users say that both distributions have effective backup and recovery options, but Lubuntu's built-in tools are often highlighted as more accessible and easier to use for everyday users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BunsenLabs
No pricing available
Lubuntu
No pricing available
Free Trial
BunsenLabs
No trial information available
Lubuntu
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
8
8.8
52
Ease of Use
8.5
8
8.8
53
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.2
16
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
12
Quality of Support
8.3
8
7.0
48
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.9
11
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
6
9.1
50
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
BunsenLabs
BunsenLabs
Lubuntu
Lubuntu
BunsenLabs and Lubuntu are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
BunsenLabs
BunsenLabs has no unique categories
Lubuntu
Lubuntu has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BunsenLabs
BunsenLabs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
45.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.2%
Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.3%
Reviewers' Industry
BunsenLabs
BunsenLabs
Computer Software
18.2%
Computer & Network Security
18.2%
Market Research
9.1%
Education Management
9.1%
Construction
9.1%
Other
36.4%
Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Information Technology and Services
20.3%
Consumer Goods
17.2%
Computer Software
10.9%
Internet
6.3%
Higher Education
4.7%
Other
40.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
BunsenLabs
BunsenLabs
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ananth G.
AG
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
G
Verified User in Computer Games

It can be a lighter version. It requires more RAM size

Lubuntu
Lubuntu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
ES
Esteban S.
Verified User in Higher Education

Personally, Lubuntu is the best option for PCs with low resources, light graphical interface and capable of updating, installing applications and other compiled Ubuntu programs with a simple click. Compatible with all old pc Driver and good use of system...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Castro K.
CK
Castro K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It uses no visual effects and animations. But that is what it is made for. Using less resources is actually great an i don't want compliant for this.It is less appealing compared to Ubuntu

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Discussions
BunsenLabs
BunsenLabs Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
BunsenLabs has no discussions with answers
Lubuntu
Lubuntu Discussions
What is Lubuntu good for?
2 comments
Harsh P.
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
Harsh P.
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
Sophie W.
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