EndeavourOS vs Zorin
Zorin draws more interest (#6 vs #8).
you write software or you want the newest software as soon as it's out.
you're new to Linux, you prefer tested updates on a fixed schedule or you want a desktop that feels like Windows.
| EndeavourOS #8 · Arch | Zorin #6 · Debian | |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (12 months) | 8 | 6 |
| Rank last month | 14 | 11 |
| Index | 296 | 297 |
| Family | Arch | Debian |
| Based on | Arch | Ubuntu |
| First released | 2019 | 2009 |
| GitHub stars | 533 | - |
| Commits, last 30 days | 3 | - |
| Telemetry (OS default) | - | Anonymous count, on by default |
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
Zorin
Good
- Layouts that mimic Windows or macOS
- Polished, beginner-focused setup
- Ubuntu LTS base with long support
Trade-offs
- Some layouts and extras need the paid Pro edition
- New major versions arrive well after Ubuntu's
- Smaller community than Ubuntu or Mint
Questions
Is EndeavourOS or Zorin more popular?
Zorin draws more interest over the last 12 months (#6 vs #8 in our popularity ranking). That measures interest, not installs.
Which is better for beginners, EndeavourOS or Zorin?
Zorin is the easier start: it's aimed at people new to Linux. EndeavourOS expects some Linux experience.
How do updates differ between EndeavourOS and Zorin?
EndeavourOS is a rolling release: software updates continuously, so you always have the newest versions. Zorin ships tested releases on a schedule, so updates are fewer and calmer.
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.