Ubuntu Vs Zorin OS | Which is the Best Linux Distro? (For 2022)

I wanted to find out if Zorin OS is really that good and even better than Ubuntu as some say. So I installed both Ubuntu and Zorin OS on the same machine and started using them both for all my day to day tasks.

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After 2 weeks of playing with these two fantastic distributions, comparing them side by side in every aspect. I can say Zorin OS is really one of a kind operating system. It is impressive. But I also found out that people use Ubuntu more than Zorin or any other distribution, because Ubuntu has a trump card up its sleeve that actually forces you to like it more. It’s crazy.

The war between Ubuntu and Zorin OS was really interesting.

So let’s jump right in and see how Ubuntu and Zorin OS compare against each other in performance, User interface, software department, usability, stability and finally see which of these 2 is the best Linux distribution for you. Ubuntu or Zorin OS.

[Grant_S_M]

I find Ubuntu, Zorin, POP, and Mint are all similar and great. Mint is where I've landed for now, but I love all of them. We're lucky to have so many great alternatives to Micro$oft

[lonestardreadpirate]

nice video. zorin was the distro that fully converted me to linux. while im on endeavour OS now i will always have love for zorin and its design

[sohailanjum]

Nicely explained continue for better future. U are best explainer

[a-yon_n]

I currently use macOS, but I always recommend other developers, whether they have been mac or Windows users, give Zorin OS a try for better or even the first understanding of Linux. I even sometimes recommend it to non-dev users, it's really simple and easy to use. And I have several times told the story of the Zorin brothers to my team, of how they developed the system and why they did it, to encourage, and compared them to the Wright brothers, who invented the airplane. I have used several Linux distros, Ubuntu, Fedora, Manjaro and some not so much famous ones, but I settled on Zorin OS.

[Viggen]

There's an update for zorin 16.2 which has even better tweaks and the windows effects, zorin is one of a kind of distro, on all distros I have tried, never had a single problem with zorin, is beautiful, fast, extremely easy to work

[oucimmrx]

Been using Zorin exclusively for the last 6 months or so. It is easily the best linux distro for long term Windows users to start off with.

[dmdmagoo]

I just found this video. I am relatively new to Linux. I paid for the "top tier" Zorin OS so that I could change up the look of the desktop more easily. Currently dual-booting with Windows 10 on a computer with 16GB RAM. Cannot upgrade the Windows side to Win 11 because my processor is not compatible. I did have a bit of trouble getting online in Zorin as I access the internet via a USB WiFi adapter with a Realtek chip. But I did my research and got to play in the terminal, too. Works like a charm now. I really like Zorin so far. I recommend it for newbies.

[bertnijhof]

I like the Zorin type of interface, from the time I used it on Windows 95. But I love the Ubuntu interface since Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, for me it is slightly more efficient :)

[raderator]

Zorin is the only distro I've tried that is slick and modern like a commercial OS. Everything else looks old and frumpy. No need to pay for the Pro version. You can arrange the taskbar to look similar to Win11, Mac or Chrome OS

[therobyouknowtv]

Zorin OS Pro with provided macOS theme works very well on my touchscreen tablet x86-64 PC, a Panasonic FZ-G1 MkIII. The best user experience (UX) I've seen for Linux on a touchscreen tablet, minimal UX rough edges. Make sure enable gnome title pane for chrome so that you can finger drag chrome windows as expected (there's a gnome issue and solution about it in their gitlab, GNOME/mutter/-/issues/1603, "Use system title bar and borders" in Chrome settings.

[johanb.]

Zorin is a revamped Ubuntu. It uses a modified Dash to panel and Arc menu. My preferred set up. I prefer the traditional setup.

[Rolltidex]

Biggest flaw in Zorin is it is slow to update to the latest Ubuntu LTS. They are still running on 20.04 even though 24.04 is less than a year away. By the time Zorin gets to 22.04 Ubuntu will only be 6 months or so away from 24.04.

I understand staying 6 months or so behind for the bugs to be worked out in the latest LTS before they move over but being 1.5 years behind is pretty bad.

But I do love the support for Snaps and Flatpaks right out of the box with no configuration. I also am not a fan of the stock Ubuntu look.

[centy]

Zorin is the the OS that finally got me off windows, I tried other linux distros like Mint but had issues but Zorin just worked from the second I installed it to now nearly a year later barely had to do anything to have it function how I like it's my default recommendation to people interested in leaving windows for linux.

[praveshsharma]

I used Zorin 16.1 for a month. I am using from a long time. It has a great UI, which makes it unique. But I have to move to Ubuntu because this version takes more time to boot and the newest version gives some errors related to machine. But as we know, for daily work Zorin is the best OS.

Well for newcomers Zorin the best choice. We can also use Pop Os too. It has a unique look and also simple to use.

[lucasdamasceno]

I've been using zorin os since february and Works good

[lucasbrges]

Can you compare opensuse with fedora? both rpm-based distros?

[ssdigitalstores]

In zorin os support python script and .netframe work softwares and ananaconda softwares, editing softwares and Microsoft office will works . In Indian .exe format supporting zorin os and Ubuntu os.

[emvo]

Zorin is good, but I had issues with sound . Kinetic Kudu has newer features. Also better for gaming. Zorin Windows app support no needed.

[apianbelle]

Yes! I've recommended zorinOS to people for ages. It truly is one of the most polished and well put together linux distro for people switching from windows to linux!

[revulation]

any software, this touch my heart i must try this os