“Each Linux distribution or distro has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of performance and support. Since many of them are available, it is free and open-source, and the source code is available for everyone to learn, modify, or share new ideas with the community.

This article will cover the key differences between Linux Mint and Manjaro, and after going through them, you will know which one is better for you.”

Linux Mint

Linux Mint is based on the Debian system (Ubuntu), one of the most popular Linux distros you can get. It is a stable OS, meaning you will not get frequent updates, but when you get them, they will probably be bug and error-free. The GUI is like windows, making it an ideal choice if you move from windows to Linux as it is targeted toward beginners.

Manjaro

Manjaro is based on Arch Linux and is more popular as it comes with much pre-installed software. You will get more updates, but they are mostly new features or bug fixes, and you will get the latest packages much sooner than many other distros.

Difference Between Linux Mint and Manjaro

The key differences between Linux Ming and Manjaro are as follows, along with their rating points by our experts.

Distro Name	Linux Mint	Manjaro
Organization name/type	Manjaro GmbH & Co. KG	Community-based
Based on	Ubuntu and Debian	Arch
Required skill level	Beginner 9/10	Beginner 9/10
Repository and software support	It supports around 30000 software packages, and it is based on Debian 9/10	It will support all the latest software as it is based on Arch 10/10
Hardware support	Good old hardware support 9/10	Excellent old hardware support 10/10
Community support	Excellent community support 10/10	You will be prompted to solve your problem from the documentation first 7/10
Comfort of use	Almost everything is pre-installed and very easy to use 9/10	Some of the packages are missing, and the rest of them are easy to use 8/10
Updates	Yes, usually a single update per month 10/10	Yes, constant updates adding new features and bugfixes 9/10
Installing	The easy installation process with a focus on better stability and user experience 10/10	Easy to install and configurable for experienced users 10/10
Package manager	APT, snappy	Pacman
Desktop environment (Default)	XFCE, Cinnamon, MATE	XFCE, KDE, GNOME
Supported architectures	AMD 64, i386	AMD 64, x86

Pros

Linux Mint

• Good for beginners and has a user-friendly interface
• Easy installation process
• Reliable and secure
• Will do the work on low hardware
• Excellent community
• Stable and no fuss to update again and again

Manjaro

• User-friendly and easy installation
• Pre-installed codecs for the best multimedia experience
• Automatic installation of required drivers
• Latest updates to the installed software fixing bugs and adding new features
• It gives access to Arch User Repository or AUR, which is there for experienced users

Cons

Linux Mint

• The kernel crashes, and you cannot fix it as of now
• A small pool of supported languages

Manjaro

• Community support is not good enough
• Some missing built-in software

Linux Mint and Manjaro: Recommendation

Regarding “Which is best between Linux Mint and Manjaro,” we conclude that Manjaro is better as it is faster and more efficient compared, and you can use it for gaming purposes. Manjaro being ranked 9th while the Linux Mint being at 17th in the list of Linux distros backs our statement.

Unlike the Linux Mint, which requires relatively good hardware, you can use Manjaro on your older hardware without any problem. Still, Linux Mint has slightly better software support, and you may feel that Linux Mint is somehow better, but it isn’t when it comes to school or gaming, as it will thoroughly satisfy you.