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Should I use LinuxLinks?

Your guide to Linux — free software and open source reviews - linuxlinks.com

Worth it. LinuxLinks is a free, donation-funded editorial site reviewing Linux software — there is nothing to buy, deploy, or subscribe to. Casual Linux users should bookmark it as a research shortcut; enterprises choosing software need vendor data, ratings, and support channels this site does not provide.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~15 public sources; product identity is clear, but independent user sentiment is limited to brief forum mentions.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityPublication, not a service; no support model
  • Security postureNo security findings in reviewed sources

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Linux newcomers researching apps
  • Distro shoppers
  • FOSS alternative hunters
  • Budget hardware bargain hunters

Not for

  • Enterprise IT procurement — no vendor data, SLAs, or support
  • Anyone wanting hands-on trials or a purchase path
  • Windows/macOS buyers — coverage is Linux-centric
  • People expecting star ratings or user-review counts

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Evergreen pages can age badly — FAQ last dated March 2019

medium

One outlet's opinion — cross-check picks on a second source

low

Donation-funded — expect appeals; content stays free regardless

low

No support channel beyond a submit-news contact form

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free to read; donation-funded with no paywall
  • Covering Linux since 2000 — listed on LWN that year
  • Deep roundups, e.g. 22 best free Linux CRMs
  • Tests real hardware, e.g. week-long HP mini PC benchmarks
  • Forum users recommend it for Linux software research

Cons

  • Editorial reviews only — you can't trial software through the site
  • FAQ dates to March 2019; some reference content may be stale
  • Lean operation; editor Steve Emms is the visible public face
  • No star ratings or user-review counts to compare products quickly

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/27/2026 - 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

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