MX Linux vs postmarketOS
| MX Linux | postmarketOS | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | phones, tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, single-board computers, x86_64 EFI systems |
| CPU architectures | 64-bit only for MX-25 official releases | aarch64, armv7, x86_64, riscv64 |
| Support lifecycle | Major versions follow Debian Stable releases; support duration varies by release (official chart linked in FAQ, but not verified here). | 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 | MX Tools; MX Updater with package update checks, upgrade modes and scheduled unattended upgrades; MX Package Installer | Stable and edge release channels; kernel and system package upgrades; automatic kernel upgrades required for community-category devices |
| App compatibility | Debian packages and repositories, Debian Backports, Flatpak, Snap on supported setups, AppImage | Alpine apk packages; Flatpak is primary application distribution for Duranium |
| Deployment models | Install on physical computers; live system from USB; customized live/remastered images | Physical device installation; Duranium also uses standard GPT partitions on compatible laptops |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On The Geeks Club, MX Linux scores higher on our published basis.