postmarketOS
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VisitpostmarketOS vs Ubuntu Touch
Ubuntu Touch
6.1#3 in privacy-focused operating systemsFree planFree planAndroidSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | postmarketOS | Ubuntu Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Project history | The project announced on September 27, 2026 that the operating system formerly known as postmarketOS would henceforth be called Nura. | The UBports project was founded by Marius Gripsgard in 2015 and later continued maintaining Ubuntu Touch after Canonical announced it would end support in 2017. |
| Support | The project says it has no support contract and community members may help with issues when they have time. | Users can seek help through UBports support channels on Telegram or Matrix, the forum, or Ask Ubuntu. |
postmarketOS plans
- Nura (formerly postmarketOS)Free
Ubuntu Touch plans
- Ubuntu TouchFree
Pick postmarketOS if…
Nura may suit people willing to learn how the system works and contribute to development or testing. It is less suited to users looking for an operating system as usable as iOS or Android.
Pick Ubuntu Touch if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.