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elementary OS

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#42 of 42
Score
5.0
elementary OS's website

The facts below are what the maker publishes about elementary OS, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.

Plans and prices

From elementary OS's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.

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The facts

Each one read from elementary OS's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

Apps
It includes apps for music, web browsing, email, photos, videos, calendar, files, terminal, code, and camera.checked 11 Oct 2026
App store
AppCenter offers free and paid apps through a pay-what-you-can store, and says its apps are reviewed and curated for native, privacy-respecting, secure experiences.checked 11 Oct 2026

What it does

Hardware
Downloads are offered for ARM 64-bit and Intel or AMD 64-bit processors.checked 11 Oct 2026
Limit
The maker says it does not recommend virtual machines because they do not perform as well as a full install and may encounter issues.checked 11 Oct 2026
Online accounts
System Settings can connect online email and calendar accounts so locally installed apps can use their data stored on the device.checked 11 Oct 2026
Permissions
Apps must request access to data or devices, and users can revoke permissions in System Settings.checked 11 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says elementary OS collects no data from the operating system and keeps personal data on-device unless the user shares it with a third-party app or service.checked 11 Oct 2026
Product
elementary OS is an open-source operating system built on GNU/Linux.checked 11 Oct 2026
Productivity
The desktop includes workspaces, Picture-in-Picture, Do Not Disturb, and keyboard shortcuts.checked 11 Oct 2026
Purchase support
For purchase, download, or refund help, users can contact the team using the details in their email receipt.checked 11 Oct 2026
Security
The maker recommends verifying downloaded OS images against published SHA-256 checksums.checked 11 Oct 2026
Support
Support is community-powered, with discussion links by app and component plus installation and getting-started guides.checked 11 Oct 2026
System requirements
Recommended specifications include a recent Intel Core i3 or comparable processor, 4 GB RAM, and an SSD with at least 32 GB free space.checked 11 Oct 2026

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