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Zorin OS Lite vs Xubuntu: catalog facts
Zorin OS Lite	Xubuntu
Free Free to download from the Zorin website.	Free Free to download and use, made by volunteers.
Linux	Linux
Lightweight Xfce desktop for older hardware Zorin OS-specific features and optimisations on top of Xfce	Lightweight Xfce desktop on an Ubuntu base Long-term support release supported until 2029
Lite edition is planned to end from Zorin OS 19 Users are advised to migrate to the standard editions eventually	Xfce looks more traditional than newer desktops Heavier than minimal distributions
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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