HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software vs MX Linux
HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software
6.9 #21 in IT Automation Software
About HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software| HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software | MX Linux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $50/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Web | Linux |
| Device types | Servers; HP 9000 systems and HPE Integrity servers (version-dependent) | Desktop and laptop computers; removable USB media for live operation |
| CPU architectures | PA-RISC; Intel Itanium (Integrity); 11i v3 updates from 2021 onward are for Integrity servers only | 64-bit only for MX-25 official releases |
| Support lifecycle | 11i v3 standard support ended for HPE Integrity on December 31, 2025; mature support without sustaining engineering through at least December 31, 2028. HP 9000 standard support ended March 31, 2021; mature support through at least December 31, 2028. | Major versions follow Debian Stable releases; support duration varies by release (official chart linked in FAQ, but not verified here). |
| Built-in management | Update-UX; operating-environment software selection; software depot source management | MX Tools; MX Updater with package update checks, upgrade modes and scheduled unattended upgrades; MX Package Installer |
| App compatibility | Operating-environment software bundles; optional software selection | Debian packages and repositories, Debian Backports, Flatpak, Snap on supported setups, AppImage |
| Deployment models | Physical HP 9000 and HPE Integrity servers; HPE Integrity virtual partitions and virtual machines | Install on physical computers; live system from USB; customized live/remastered images |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On The Geeks Club, HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software scores higher on our published basis.