Lubuntu vs MX Linux
Lubuntu
lubuntu.meMX Linux
mxlinux.orgSide by side
| Figure | Lubuntu | MX Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Operating Systems | 7.6 (#28) | 8.1 (#11) |
| Community support | The project invites users to join its Matrix chat, report bugs, and seek help filing bug reports. | The project describes support through videos, documentation and a forum. |
| Purpose | Lubuntu is an official Ubuntu flavor using the LXQt desktop, designed as a lightweight but functional Linux distribution. | MX Linux is a family of operating systems built from Debian Stable repositories for elegant, efficient desktops with high stability and solid performance. |
Plans
In their own words
MX Linux
MX Linux is a free family of Linux operating systems built from Debian Stable repositories for desktop use focused on efficiency, stability, and performance. The project is a cooperative venture between the antiX and MX Linux communities. Its official editions use Xfce, KDE, or Fluxbox, and graphical MX tools cover tasks such as boot options and repository management. MX Package Installer provides access to popular applications from Debian Stable, MX Test Repo, Debian Backports, and Flatpak; listed compatibility also includes Snap on supported setups and AppImage. MX Updater checks packages, offers upgrade modes, and can schedule unattended upgrades. Live USB and snapshot tools support portable operation and remastering. The Xfce edition comes in standard and Advanced Hardware Support versions; KDE includes Dolphin and KDE Connect. MX automatically receives Debian Stable security updates, and its ISO Signature Verifier checks signed checksums. It can be installed on desktop and laptop computers or run live from removable USB media. Support resources include videos, documentation, a user manual, and a forum.