Lubuntu vs Xubuntu

A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right Linux distribution for your needs.

Feature Comparison

FeatureLubuntuXubuntu
BaseUbuntuUbuntu
DesktopWindows-likeWindows-like
Release CycleStableStable
Skill LevelGUI-onlyGUI-only
HardwareLegacyModern
KernelStableStable
PackagesFlatpak/SnapFlatpak/Snap
PhilosophyHardened FOSSHardened FOSS
MutabilityTraditionalTraditional
GPU SupportIntel, AMDIntel, AMD
WorkloadsGeneralGeneral
StatusStableStable

About Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment in place of GNOME. Lubuntu was originally touted as being "lighter, less resource hungry and more energy-efficient", but now aims to be "a functional yet modular distribution focused on getting out of the way and letting users use their computer".

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About Xubuntu

Xubuntu is a Canonical-recognized, community-maintained derivative of the Ubuntu operating system. The name Xubuntu is a portmanteau of Xfce and Ubuntu, as it uses the Xfce desktop environment, instead of Ubuntu's customized GNOME desktop.

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