CentOS Stream vs Ubuntu Touch
| CentOS Stream | Ubuntu Touch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Android |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Servers, workstations, cloud instances, and containers | Phones, tablets, desktop PCs, Raspberry Pi, Pinebook |
| CPU architectures | CentOS Stream 10: AMD/Intel 64-bit (x86_64_v3), ARM 64-bit (ARMv8.0-A), IBM Power (POWER9), IBM Z (z14) | — |
| Support lifecycle | CentOS Stream 10 maintained until 2030; roughly five-year lifecycle. CentOS Stream 9 end-of-life: 2027-05-31. | Regular OTA updates; no fixed support duration stated |
| Built-in management | DNF repositories and package management | OTA system updates; device installation via UBports Installer |
| App compatibility | BaseOS and AppStream repositories; RPM packages; Xwayland compatibility layer for legacy X11 applications | OpenStore native apps; Waydroid Android apps; Libertine desktop Linux apps |
| Deployment models | Physical-device installation media; cloud images; container images; Vagrant boxes | Install on compatible physical devices; preinstalled devices; virtual development installation |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Ubuntu Touch scores higher on our published basis.