MX Linux vs OmniOS
| MX Linux | OmniOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Desktop and laptop computers; removable USB media for live operation | Servers; virtual machines |
| CPU architectures | 64-bit only for MX-25 official releases | x86 |
| Support lifecycle | Major versions follow Debian Stable releases; support duration varies by release (official chart linked in FAQ, but not verified here). | Stable releases are supported for one year; LTS releases are supported for three years. |
| Built-in management | MX Tools; MX Updater with package update checks, upgrade modes and scheduled unattended upgrades; MX Package Installer | IPS package manager; digitally signed package updates; stable and LTS release tracks |
| App compatibility | Debian packages and repositories, Debian Backports, Flatpak, Snap on supported setups, AppImage | IPS package repositories; Linux zones; bhyve and KVM guest virtualization |
| Deployment models | Install on physical computers; live system from USB; customized live/remastered images | Physical servers; virtual machines; AWS EC2 cloud images |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On The Geeks Club, MX Linux scores higher on our published basis.