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Linux Mint vs Windows 11

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Linux Mint vs Windows 11: Which is best for you?

Updated February 9, 2026
4.8 (52)
4.4 (100)
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Top Rated
  Features
System Updates
4.78
Memory Management
4.71
User Interface
4.67
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File Management
4.51
Desktop Interface
4.41
User Interface
4.38
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
  • 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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  • The settings app rework from windows 10 was much needed, the rework of the look and feel as well as the animations was also much needed which got it on par with phones Os's as well as on par with macOs.
  • You have to be logged in to your Microsoft account in order to finish installing Windows 11 , really annoying
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
4.5/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
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4.7/ 5
4.1/ 5
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.2/ 5
4/ 5
Functionality
4.5/ 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
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N/A
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Ideal Customer Size
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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