Fedora Linux vs Ubuntu Touch
| Fedora Linux | 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 | Desktop computers, laptops, servers, cloud virtual machines, IoT devices | Phones, tablets, desktop PCs, Raspberry Pi, Pinebook |
| CPU architectures | x86_64, aarch64; Fedora CoreOS also supports s390x | — |
| Support lifecycle | Fedora Workstation versions are updated for approximately 13 months; each release is maintained until one month after two subsequent releases. | Regular OTA updates; no fixed support duration stated |
| Built-in management | DNF package management; PackageKit update notifications; automatic update capability | OTA system updates; device installation via UBports Installer |
| App compatibility | Install applications from Fedora repositories, Flathub, or other sources; RPM package management | OpenStore native apps; Waydroid Android apps; Libertine desktop Linux apps |
| Deployment models | Physical device installation, live USB testing, cloud images, and container base images | 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.