--- description: Learn more about Linux Mint pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Linux Mint Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Operating System Software](/directory/32777/operating-systems/software) > [Linux Mint](/software/1012101/linux-mint) # Linux Mint Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/1012101/linux-mint Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1012101/linux-mint?page=2) > Linux Mint is an open-source desktop OS offering a user-friendly alternative to Windows and macOS based on Debian and Ubuntu. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 52 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Linux Mint? Beginners, Windows users looking to switch operating systems, Linux enthusiasts, and more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 52 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Linux Mark Institute - **Founded**: 2006 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Linux Mint is available to users for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Linux (Desktop), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - System Updates - User Interface ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [Operating System Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32777/operating-systems/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[iOS14](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1012053/ios14) — 4.6/5 (53 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Linux Mint Review" — 5.0/5 > **Leandro** | *December 16, 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great , free , open source , higly customizable , light on resources .One of my favorite distros.Great for perfomance and stability > > **Cons**: I think there are better looking distros out of the box .Like Ubuntu or Zorin .But Mint GUI is more performant given that is based on XFCE > > Easy to install , easy to customize .Is one of the most popular distros for a reason .Large community and good support , Recommended ----- ### "A smooth, modern Linux distro that is a breath of fresh air compared to Windows" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *June 3, 2025* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's a very smooth, modern feeling alternative to something like Ubuntu, and largely compatible with anything that works on Ubuntu, including commands. > > **Cons**: There wasn't much I didn't like about Mint, to be honest. Its only real downside when compared to operating systems like Windows is the same as any Linux distro, in other words, lack of availability of many mainstream software options used in business. This is not Mint's (or Linux's) fault. > > If it weren't for the lack of availability of certain software packages crucial to my line of work, I genuinely would have switched to Mint as my main OS. I really liked it. ----- ### "Linux mint is keeping our 10-year-old hardware alive and well served." — 5.0/5 > **Ewan** | *June 26, 2025* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Linux Mint proved to be a very decent performer for our billing department without all the unnecessary fluff. It’s feather-light and boots lightning-fast even on low-end machines. > > **Cons**: There can be compatibility issues with software especially when a client sends us files that require Windows-only tools. > > We prolonged the life of older hardware, cut our software licensing bills and didn’t have to trade stability for our normal operations. ----- ### "Great for rookies" — 5.0/5 > **James** | *October 28, 2024* | Graphic Design Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great for rookies to Linux, you just slap it onto a thumb drive and you can easily boot into it, installation is just a simple double click of an icon on the dashboard and maybe a little bit of meddling if you want to dual boot > > **Cons**: It can be a little too user-friendly, so it's not best used for individuals who are far more experienced with Linux ----- ### "Linux Mint Experience" — 5.0/5 > **Soumik** | *October 20, 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's easy to use and easy to do simple tasks. > > **Cons**: Some softwares are not available for Linux . > > Good experience with Linux mint and also got lots of help from Linux mint community posts and Ubuntu community posts. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1012101/linux-mint?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1012101/linux-mint) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data