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Should I use Manjaro?

Open source Linux operating system designed for ease of use. - manjaro.org

· 1 month ago

A strong free choice for hobbyists and developers happy to troubleshoot on their own. Not for business-critical machines that need vendor support, SLAs, or stability guarantees.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~30 public sources. Manjaro is free open-source software, not a paid service; fit is judged for desktop OS buyers.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security postureNo product-security evidence in sources

Pricing

Free

Manjaro (all editions)

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Linux hobbyists wanting Arch without the pain
  • Developers wanting fresh packages
  • Framework Laptop owners
  • Reviving older laptops

Not for

  • Businesses needing SLA-backed, vendor-supported OS
  • Compliance-bound teams needing certified software
  • Anyone unwilling to troubleshoot after updates
  • Users wanting set-and-forget stability

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Support is community forums only — no paid SLA or vendor accountability

medium

Guess: rolling-release updates can occasionally break systems; keep backups

medium

Sustainability depends on donations covering server costs, not revenue

low

Evidence shows no dedicated security page found on the site

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free and open source; funded by donations, not subscriptions
  • Arch power and flexibility without Arch's setup pain
  • Reviewers report fast, slim performance and good battery life
  • Installation reported easy, even for Linux newcomers
  • Popular, streamlined choice for Framework Laptop users

Cons

  • Reviewers describe mixed experiences — some glorious, some frustrating
  • Reliability and ease of use are actively debated
  • No commercial support; community project funded by donations
  • Not Ubuntu-based, so some third-party software targets Ubuntu first

Sources & method

- 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x2review x7security x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free, donation-funded; nothing to pay
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Easier than Arch, though ease is debated
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Full desktop OS, highly customizable, fresh packages
  • Support quality: 2/5. Community forums only, no commercial SLA
  • Security posture. No product-security evidence in sources
  • $0 Price All editions free
  • Yes Free tier Open source, donation-funded
  • 93/100 Website trust score Gridinsoft scan
  • Top 10 Distro rank By PC user count

Pricing

Manjaro (all editions)

Free

  • Full rolling-release desktop OS
  • Community forum support
  • Donation-funded project

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Hobbyist reviews skew positive on speed and customizability, while reliability and ease of use draw debate.

“Manjaro is one of my favorite Linux Distro, it has modern UI, highly customizable and the performance is much”
G2 review
“Manjaro is fast, slim and safe. It is a fully- fledged alt”
Facebook Linux Fans group
“My trial with Manjaro this week was a mixed experience, full of some glorious go”
Tux Machines review

Alternatives

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Full analysis

Based on ~30 public sources. Manjaro is free open-source software, not a paid service; fit is judged for desktop OS buyers.

Free, fast Arch-based Linux — great for tinkerers, risky for business machines needing vendor support.

Methodology

Based on ~30 public sources. Manjaro is free open-source software, not a paid service; fit is judged for desktop OS buyers.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Manjaro – The Linux for People and Organizationsmanjaro.org
    official
  2. Manjaro Security pagemanjaro.org
    official
  3. Manjaro Reviews | G2g2.com
    review
  4. Review: Manjaro Linux 24.0 - Tux Machinesnews.tuxmachines.org
    review
  5. Is Manjaro a good Arch-based Linux distro? - Facebookfacebook.com
    review
  6. What's the business model of Manjaro Linux? - Redditreddit.com
    review
  7. 7 Reasons Why I Use Manjaro Linux - It's FOSSitsfoss.com
    review
  8. Why I love Manjaro - Mediumbishwarup-paul.medium.com
    review
  9. Spotlight on Manjaro Linux: Framework communitycommunity.frame.work
    review
  10. Manjaro.org Trust Score (93/100)gridinsoft.com
    security

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