elementary OS
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Visitelementary OS vs Pop!_OS
What both publish
| Fact | elementary OS | Pop!_OS |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | System76 states that Pop!_OS does not collect or store information from user installations. |
| Productivity | The desktop includes workspaces, Picture-in-Picture, Do Not Disturb, and keyboard shortcuts. | The launcher can open apps, switch windows, calculate, find files, search the web, and run commands. |
| Security | The maker recommends verifying downloaded OS images against published SHA-256 checksums. | The maker says Pop!_OS includes memory-safe Rust code and provides full-disk encryption during installation. |
elementary OS plans
- elementary OS—
Pop!_OS plans
- Pop!_OSFree
Pick elementary OS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Pop!_OS if…
Pop!_OS suits Linux users who want tiling windows, desktop customization, and compatibility with Ubuntu-oriented tools. It is intended for compatible x86 or ARM computers.