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Zorin OS Lite vs Peppermint OS: catalog facts
Zorin OS Lite	Peppermint OS
Free Free to download from the Zorin website.	Free Free to download and use.
Linux	Linux
Lightweight Xfce desktop for older hardware Zorin OS-specific features and optimisations on top of Xfce	Very small default package set Choice of Debian or Devuan base
Lite edition is planned to end from Zorin OS 19 Users are advised to migrate to the standard editions eventually	You need to install most applications yourself Small volunteer project
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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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