Zorin OS Pro vs Free — I Paid So You Can Decide

Zorin OS Pro vs Free — is the $48 upgrade actually worth paying for? In this video, I spend 30 days comparing Zorin OS Pro and the free Zorin OS Core edition on identical hardware to find out what you really get for the money. Is Zorin OS Pro a genuinely different operating system, or are you mainly paying for convenience and support? Zorin OS Core is completely free and already includes a full desktop environment, LibreOffice, Zorin Connect, Windows App Support, Flatpak support, Ubuntu software repositories, security updates, and access to the same underlying system as Pro. So what does Zorin OS Pro actually add? We break down the additional desktop layouts, preinstalled creative software, installation support, Pro-only conveniences, licensing, upgrade process, Windows application compatibility, gaming with Steam and Proton, and the real-world performance difference between Core and Pro. After testing both editions for 30 days, we also look at whether the $48 price makes sense for different types of Linux users — from experienced Linux users who enjoy customizing everything themselves to Windows users and non-technical users who want a smoother transition. #ZorinOS #ZorinOSPro #Linux #LinuxMint #LinuxDesktop #WindowsToLinux #ZorinOS18 #LinuxGaming #WindowsAlternative #OpenSource #Ubuntu #SteamProton #Linux2026