Fedora Linux vs Lubuntu
| Fedora Linux | Lubuntu | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop PCs and laptops; project homepage also mentions Raspberry Pi |
| CPU architectures | x86_64, aarch64; Fedora CoreOS also supports s390x | — |
| Support lifecycle | Fedora Workstation versions are updated for approximately 13 months; each release is maintained until one month after two subsequent releases. | LTS releases are supported for three years; interim releases for nine months. Lubuntu 26.04 LTS is listed as supported until April 2029. |
| Built-in management | DNF package management; PackageKit update notifications; automatic update capability | — |
| App compatibility | Install applications from Fedora repositories, Flathub, or other sources; RPM package management | Discover Software Center for installing applications; supports common file formats including documents, images, audio, and video |
| Deployment models | Physical device installation, live USB testing, cloud images, and container base images | Installable desktop operating system; downloadable desktop ISO image |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On The Geeks Club, Fedora Linux scores higher on our published basis.