Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare CentOS and Linux Mint 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
CentOS
Star Rating
(389)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CentOSLinux 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 CentOS excels in RAM management, providing a stable environment for server applications, while Linux Mint is praised for its user-friendly interface that simplifies memory management for desktop users.
- Reviewers mention that CentOS offers robust I/O management, making it a preferred choice for enterprise-level applications, whereas Linux Mint is noted for its seamless device management, allowing users to easily connect and manage peripherals.
- G2 users highlight that CentOS has a strong backup and recovery system, particularly with its integration of tools like Bacula, which is essential for businesses, while Linux Mint users appreciate the simplicity of its built-in backup tool, Timeshift, which is ideal for personal use.
- Users on G2 report that CentOS provides excellent system operations monitoring capabilities, which are crucial for maintaining server health, while Linux Mint is recognized for its ease of use in monitoring system performance through its user-friendly interface.
- Reviewers say that CentOS's quality of support is slightly lower than Linux Mint's, with CentOS users often relying on community forums, while Linux Mint users report a more responsive support experience, particularly for desktop-related queries.
- Users say that while both CentOS and Linux Mint have similar star ratings, the product direction for CentOS is viewed as more focused on enterprise needs, whereas Linux Mint is seen as more adaptable to the evolving needs of small businesses and individual users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CentOS
No pricing availableLinux Mint
No pricing availableFree Trial
CentOS
No trial information availableLinux Mint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
313
8.9
127
Ease of Use
8.5
313
9.0
126
Ease of Setup
8.5
191
9.0
44
Ease of Admin
8.5
188
8.7
34
Quality of Support
8.1
259
8.2
120
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
147
8.2
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
293
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
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CentOS
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
Information Technology and Services
30.4%
Computer Software
15.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Internet
3.5%
Other
40.6%
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
CentOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Emmanuel M.
Verified User in Computer Networking
The gnome-terminal is speed end robust, the kernel Linux is the best for any OS. CentOS is simple , i like.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Eric M.
Verified User in Higher Education
The direction the company has taken in the past 2 years. Removing support for major release updates and changing their support model. I don't think CentOS 8 could be improved on, but that OS is now dead.
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.
Emmanuel M.
Verified User in Computer Networking
The gnome-terminal is speed end robust, the kernel Linux is the best for any OS. CentOS is simple , i like.
Josh S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Mint is an excellent distro for a server platform and any usage that you may need.
Eric M.
Verified User in Higher Education
The direction the company has taken in the past 2 years. Removing support for major release updates and changing their support model. I don't think CentOS 8 could be improved on, but that OS is now dead.
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.
Alternatives
Discussions
how to improve the customization of repositories?
1 comment
AM
use a command like this:
tcpdump -c 12 -i enp0s3 | grep "string search"
You capture the traffic according to the filter set example: http, wget...Read more
How can I acheive client isolation ?
1 comment
RR
When I was learning about client isolation I found this web article very helpful. I hope it will help you.
...Read more
Bolehkah ini digunakan untuk acara pembelajaran?
1 comment
DW
Yes. You can run Moodle, or other learning management system (LMS) products on CentOS Linux, or event management software. There is a rich set of open source...Read more
how can i make partitions of my hard drive ?
1 comment
SR
Yes, you can do it. sending you a link please check...Read more
Virtual box
1 comment
DC
Are you sure that it is Linux Mint defect and you were able to install it correctly? That might not be specific to Linux Mint. It is based on Debian, did you...Read more
My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.
1 comment
AP
The highest quality or most excellent.Read more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 2.5 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
