Linux Mint Vs. Zorin Os: I Compared The Two Windows Alternatives, And Here's My Advice
ZDNET, Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Linux Mint and Zorin OS are both popular Linux distros - but which one should you install? Here's my reasoning.
ZDNET's key takeaways
- Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems.
- You'll find ease of use and a wide range of supported hardware.
- Find out which of these is best suited for your needs.
Zorin OS experienced a significant increase in downloads following the release of Windows 10. Within a two-day stretch, Zorin OS had over 100,000 downloads, which was a record for the distribution.
Meanwhile, Linux Mint has been one of the most popular distributions for some time.