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Debian vs Linux Mint: Which is best for you?

Updated February 4, 2026
4.6 (24)
4.8 (52)
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Top Rated
  Features
System Updates
4.63
Kernels
4.61
User Interface
4.53
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System Updates
4.78
Memory Management
4.71
User Interface
4.67
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
  • I started to use this operating system as I had mentioned because of its great interface for the benefits of being able to develop and test services in an efficient way, this being favorable and helping me meet those efficiency and performance goals.
  • This type of customization requires some degree of knowledge which may look intimidating for new users.
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  • Great for rookies to Linux, you just slap it onto a thumb drive and you can easily boot into it, installation is just a simple double click of an icon on the dashboard and maybe a little bit of meddling if you want to dual boot
  • Some softwares are not available for Linux .
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Ease-of-Use
4.3/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.9/ 5
4.7/ 5
Customer Support
3.7/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.2/ 5
Functionality
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
4.5/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
N/A
N/A
Advisor
  Recommendations
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad