MX Linux vs Zorin
MX Linux draws more interest (#3 vs #6).
your computer is older or low on memory.
you want a desktop that feels like Windows.
| MX Linux #3 · Debian | Zorin #6 · Debian | |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (12 months) | 3 | 6 |
| Rank last month | 4 | 11 |
| Index | 299 | 297 |
| Family | Debian | Debian |
| Based on | Debian | Ubuntu |
| First released | 2014 | 2009 |
| Latest release | 25.3 | - |
| Supported until | Aug 2028 | - |
| GitHub stars | 23 | - |
| Commits, last 30 days | 0 | - |
| Telemetry (OS default) | - | Anonymous count, on by default |
Pros and cons
MX Linux
Good
- Handy graphical MX Tools for common tasks
- Light enough for older computers
- Debian stable base
Trade-offs
- Xfce default looks dated to some
- Older software than rolling distros
- Smaller community than Mint or Ubuntu
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 MX Linux or Zorin more popular?
MX Linux draws more interest over the last 12 months (#3 vs #6 in our popularity ranking). That measures interest, not installs.
Which is better for beginners, MX Linux or Zorin?
Both suit people new to Linux. The choice mostly comes down to the desktop you prefer.
Which runs better on an older computer?
MX Linux 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).