MATE VS Budgie
Budgie offers a modern and sleek user experience with a focus on simplicity and speed, making it ideal for new users or those on low-end hardware. In contrast, MATE provides a traditional desktop environment with extensive customization options and a familiar interface for users transitioning from older GNOME versions.
MATE
Pros:
- Traditional desktop layout
- Highly customizable
- Stable and mature
- Good performance
- Wide range of software compatibility
- Active development
- Lightweight on resources
- Familiar for users of GNOME 2
- Robust file manager
- Good accessibility features
Cons:
- Older design may feel outdated
- Customization can be complex
- Heavier than Budgie in some configurations
- Less visually appealing for some users
- May feel cluttered with too many features
- Older software dependencies
- Requires more tweaking for a modern feel
- Can be overwhelming for new users
- Less focus on modern aesthetics
- Performance may vary with heavy customization
Budgie
Pros:
- Modern and sleek design
- Highly customizable
- Lightweight and fast
- Integrated notifications
- Good performance on low-end hardware
- Active development
- User-friendly interface
- Simple and elegant
- Good for new users
- Strong community support
Cons:
- Less mature than MATE
- Fewer built-in features
- Limited traditional desktop elements
- Less widely supported software
- Smaller community size
- Some users may find it too minimalistic
- Occasional bugs due to active development
- Limited support for older hardware
- Not as many extension options
- Less familiarity for traditional users
Compare MATE
Compare Lumina Desktop Environment and MATE and decide which is most suitable for you.
