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Linux Mint - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: December 2025

Linux Mint overview

What is Linux Mint?

Linux Mint is an operating system, which enables businesses to run a variety of free and open-source applications. It provides long-term support (LTS) releases, which lets users maintain a stable release of computer software for longer durations than the standard edition.

The Linux distribution system allows software developers to share source codes with other users and close networking ports using a firewall system. Linux Mint helps administrators detect other operating systems and create a boot menu to streamline system booting processes. Professionals can use the package manager to download additional software by adding a source to the source file in the system directory.

Linux Mint offers a variety of pre-installed applications such as LibreOffice, Pidgin, Thunderbird, Firefox, HexChat, VLC media player, Transmission, and more. The platform is available in the form of an ISO file, enabling users to make a bootable DVD or USB stick.

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Pros & Cons

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Windows Compatibility and Transition

Operating System Alternatives

Open Source

Gaming Support

Linux Mint’s user interface

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Linux Mint pros, cons and reviews insights

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What do users say about Linux Mint?

It can be a little too user-friendly, so it's not best used for individuals who are far more experienced with Linux

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Who uses Linux Mint?

Based on 52 verified user reviews.

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Small Businesses

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Information Technology and Services
Computer Software
Education Management
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
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Linux Mint's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Linux Mint users:

System updates
User interface
Memory management
Desktop interface
App management
Data security

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Linux Mint pricing

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User opinions about Linux Mint price and value

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To see what individual users think of Linux Mint's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“As it is based on secure experience, I would love to recommend it to the linux starter. You will no be disappointed because of it's beautiful GUI.”
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Safa K.

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“I always use XFCE and Linux Mint makes it look so beautiful with well thought out colour schemes and outstanding photographic and abstract backgrounds to choose from.”

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Linux Mint integrations (6)

Linux Mint support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

FAQs/Forum
Email/Help Desk
Knowledge Base

Training options

Documentation
Videos

Linux Mint FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Linux Mint?

Linux Mint has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does Linux Mint support?

Linux Mint supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Linux Mint offer an API?

No, Linux Mint does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Linux Mint offer?

Linux Mint offers the following support options:
FAQs/Forum, Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base

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