EndeavourOS vs Mint
Mint draws more interest (#2 vs #8).
you write software or you want the newest software as soon as it's out.
you're new to Linux, your computer is older or low on memory or you prefer tested updates on a fixed schedule.
| EndeavourOS #8 · Arch | Mint #2 · Debian | |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (12 months) | 8 | 2 |
| Rank last month | 14 | 2 |
| Index | 296 | 299 |
| Family | Arch | Debian |
| Based on | Arch | Ubuntu |
| First released | 2019 | 2006 |
| Latest release | - | 22.3 LTS |
| Supported until | - | Apr 2029 |
| GitHub stars | 533 | 5,652 |
| Commits, last 30 days | 3 | 103 |
| Telemetry (OS default) | - | None |
Pros and cons
EndeavourOS
Good
- Close to plain Arch, with an easy installer
- Access to the AUR
- Friendly community forum
Trade-offs
- Rolling updates need regular attention
- Few graphical admin tools
- Expects you to use the terminal
Mint
Good
- Windows-style Cinnamon desktop that feels familiar
- Media codecs and drivers offered at install
- Built on Ubuntu LTS, so most Ubuntu guides apply
Trade-offs
- Newest apps and kernels arrive later than on Fedora or Arch
- Wayland support is behind GNOME and KDE
- No official ARM builds
Questions
Is EndeavourOS or Mint more popular?
Mint draws more interest over the last 12 months (#2 vs #8 in our popularity ranking). That measures interest, not installs.
Which is better for beginners, EndeavourOS or Mint?
Mint is the easier start: it's aimed at people new to Linux. EndeavourOS expects some Linux experience.
How do updates differ between EndeavourOS and Mint?
EndeavourOS is a rolling release: software updates continuously, so you always have the newest versions. Mint ships tested releases on a schedule, so updates are fewer and calmer.
Which runs better on an older computer?
Mint is the lighter choice and is known for running well on older hardware.
Rankings from our composite index: English Wikipedia article views, DistroWatch page hits, GitHub stars and views on this site, built 2026-11-12. All of these measure interest, not installs. Repository activity from GitHub. Ratings come from signed-in LinuxStatistics users. "Pick if", pros and cons are LinuxStatistics editorial notes based on each project's own documentation. Release dates and support from endoflife.date (CC BY-SA 4.0).