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ChromeOS Flex vs Zorin OS Lite: catalog facts
ChromeOS Flex	Zorin OS Lite
Free Free to install on compatible PCs and Macs.	Free Free to download from the Zorin website.
Linux	Linux
Gives older PCs and Macs a maintained operating system Automatic updates	Lightweight Xfce desktop for older hardware Zorin OS-specific features and optimisations on top of Xfce
No Android apps or Google Play Built around web and cloud use	Lite edition is planned to end from Zorin OS 19 Users are advised to migrate to the standard editions eventually
Operating system	Operating system
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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