Pop!_OS vs postmarketOS
| Pop!_OS | postmarketOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Computers, laptops, desktops, workstations; ARM computers | phones, tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, single-board computers, x86_64 EFI systems |
| CPU architectures | 64-bit x86; ARM64 | aarch64, armv7, x86_64, riscv64 |
| Support lifecycle | LTS release; the vendor describes Pop!_OS updates as continuous but does not state a specific support duration on the cited product pages. | No fixed duration stated; stable kernel packages are kept up to date while the release is supported; device support depends on category and maintainers. |
| Built-in management | COSMIC Store app updates; OS Upgrade & Recovery; terminal package updates and upgrades; Repoman repository management | Stable and edge release channels; kernel and system package upgrades; automatic kernel upgrades required for community-category devices |
| App compatibility | Flatpak; .deb packages via apt/dpkg; Ubuntu-compatible software | Alpine apk packages; Flatpak is primary application distribution for Duranium |
| Deployment models | Install on physical computers from ISO/USB; live USB environment | Physical device installation; Duranium also uses standard GPT partitions on compatible laptops |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Everything Xiaomi, Pop!_OS scores higher on our published basis.