Fedora Linux vs Raspberry Pi Imager
| Fedora Linux | Raspberry Pi Imager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Desktop computers, laptops, servers, cloud virtual machines, IoT devices | Raspberry Pi computers; PC and Mac (Raspberry Pi Desktop) |
| CPU architectures | x86_64, aarch64; Fedora CoreOS also supports s390x | 32-bit and 64-bit |
| Support lifecycle | Fedora Workstation versions are updated for approximately 13 months; each release is maintained until one month after two subsequent releases. | Regular free updates, including security patches; no fixed support duration stated |
| Built-in management | DNF package management; PackageKit update notifications; automatic update capability | APT software and firmware updates; graphical Add / Remove Software; raspi-config / Control Centre |
| App compatibility | Install applications from Fedora repositories, Flathub, or other sources; RPM package management | APT package manager; desktop Add / Remove Software; 64-bit edition can run 32-bit software |
| Deployment models | Physical device installation, live USB testing, cloud images, and container base images | Installable disk image on Raspberry Pi boot media; PC and Mac image via Raspberry Pi Desktop |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Everything Xiaomi, Fedora Linux scores higher on our published basis.