DistroDB Logo

DistroDB

Linux Mint screenshot

Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a classic desktop experience with many convenient, custom tools and optional out-of-the-box multimedia support. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface.

VS
Aurora screenshot

Aurora

Aurora is a Fedora Silverblue-based Linux distribution with the goal of being a general-purpose workstation. It uses the KDE Plasma desktop.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintAurora
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseFedora
deb, flatpakPackage Managerflatpak / rpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version43
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateNovember 19, 2025
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceKDE Plasma
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceKDE Plasma