Nix vs Oracle Solaris
| Nix | Oracle Solaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | |
| Package formats | Nix expressions, derivations, flakes | |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows through WSL2 | |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | |
| Workspace support | Yes | |
| Offline installation | Yes | |
| Device types | Servers and enterprise systems | |
| CPU architectures | SPARC and x86 | |
| Support lifecycle | Solaris 11.4 Premier Support through November 2031; Extended Support through November 2037; Sustaining Support indefinite | |
| Built-in management | IPS package management and updates; lifecycle management; boot environments; Solaris Zones | |
| App compatibility | Application Binary Guarantee for existing applications | |
| Deployment models | On-premises installations; virtualized environments; cloud installations |
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