elementary OS

Free plan

What the maker publishes

Apps

It includes apps for music, web browsing, email, photos, videos, calendar, files, terminal, code, and camera. source

App store

AppCenter offers free and paid apps through a pay-what-you-can store, and says its apps are reviewed and curated for native, privacy-respecting, secure experiences. source

Hardware

Downloads are offered for ARM 64-bit and Intel or AMD 64-bit processors. source

Limit

The maker says it does not recommend virtual machines because they do not perform as well as a full install and may encounter issues. source

Online accounts

System Settings can connect online email and calendar accounts so locally installed apps can use their data stored on the device. source

Permissions

Apps must request access to data or devices, and users can revoke permissions in System Settings. source

Privacy

The maker says elementary OS collects no data from the operating system and keeps personal data on-device unless the user shares it with a third-party app or service. source

Product

elementary OS is an open-source operating system built on GNU/Linux. source

Productivity

The desktop includes workspaces, Picture-in-Picture, Do Not Disturb, and keyboard shortcuts. source

Purchase support

For purchase, download, or refund help, users can contact the team using the details in their email receipt. source

Security

The maker recommends verifying downloaded OS images against published SHA-256 checksums. source

Support

Support is community-powered, with discussion links by app and component plus installation and getting-started guides. source

System requirements

Recommended specifications include a recent Intel Core i3 or comparable processor, 4 GB RAM, and an SSD with at least 32 GB free space. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 11 Oct 2026.