Linux Mint vs MX Linux: catalog facts
 Linux Mint |  MX Linux |
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Free Free to download. |
Free Free to download and use. |
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Linux |
Linux |
- Works out of the box with common apps preinstalled
- Familiar layout for Windows users
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- Built on Debian Stable, currently Debian 13 trixie
- Adds antiX components and tools packaged by the MX community
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- Fixed releases carry older software than rolling distributions
- Xfce edition looks plainer than the main Cinnamon edition
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- Replaces or sits alongside your current operating system, so installing it takes more effort than an app
- Follows Debian Stable, so software versions can lag behind rolling distributions
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Operating system |
Operating system |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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