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Compare Linux Mint and PCLinuxOS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Linux 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 MintPCLinuxOS
Star Rating
(15)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PCLinuxOSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Linux Mint excels in ease of use, with a score of 8.9, making it a favorite among beginners. In contrast, PCLinuxOS has a slightly lower ease of use rating at 8.3, which some users find less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Linux Mint's ease of setup is rated at 9.0, indicating a smooth installation process. PCLinuxOS does not have a specific score for ease of setup, which may leave potential users uncertain about the installation experience.
- G2 users highlight Linux Mint's quality of support with a score of 8.2, while PCLinuxOS shines in this area with a higher score of 8.8, suggesting that users may find more responsive assistance when using PCLinuxOS.
- Users on G2 report that Linux Mint has a strong memory management system, which is crucial for performance, while PCLinuxOS does not have specific feedback on this aspect, leading to questions about its efficiency in handling RAM.
- Reviewers mention that Linux Mint's product direction is rated at 8.0, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features. In contrast, PCLinuxOS has a lower score of 6.8, which may raise concerns about its long-term viability and development.
- Users say that Linux Mint's backup and recovery features are user-friendly, making data management straightforward. PCLinuxOS, however, lacks detailed user feedback on its backup capabilities, which could be a deciding factor for users prioritizing data security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Linux Mint
No pricing availablePCLinuxOS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Linux Mint
No trial information availablePCLinuxOS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
127
8.6
11
Ease of Use
9.0
126
8.3
11
Ease of Setup
9.0
44
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
34
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
120
8.8
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
31
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
122
6.8
11
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
Linux Mint and PCLinuxOS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Linux Mint has no unique categories
PCLinuxOS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Linux Mint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PCLinuxOS
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
26.8%
Computer Software
22.3%
Newspapers
5.1%
Consumer Goods
5.1%
Computer & Network Security
5.1%
Other
35.7%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Computer Hardware
13.3%
Accounting
13.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Machinery
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.
PCLinuxOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
I like the pcos linux can greate encrpyt all file and folder on my idea .
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in E-Learning
Maybe the Ui can be improved in the future
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 Architecture & Planning
I like the pcos linux can greate encrpyt all file and folder on my idea .
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.
Verified User in E-Learning
Maybe the Ui can be improved in the future
Alternatives
Discussions
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1 comment
SR
Yes, you can do it. sending you a link please check...Read more
Virtual box
1 comment
DC
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My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.
1 comment
AP
The highest quality or most excellent.Read more
PCLinuxOS has no discussions with answers
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