OmniOS vs Raspberry Pi Imager
| OmniOS | Raspberry Pi Imager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Servers; virtual machines | Raspberry Pi computers; PC and Mac (Raspberry Pi Desktop) |
| CPU architectures | x86 | 32-bit and 64-bit |
| Support lifecycle | Stable releases are supported for one year; LTS releases are supported for three years. | Regular free updates, including security patches; no fixed support duration stated |
| Built-in management | IPS package manager; digitally signed package updates; stable and LTS release tracks | APT software and firmware updates; graphical Add / Remove Software; raspi-config / Control Centre |
| App compatibility | IPS package repositories; Linux zones; bhyve and KVM guest virtualization | APT package manager; desktop Add / Remove Software; 64-bit edition can run 32-bit software |
| Deployment models | Physical servers; virtual machines; AWS EC2 cloud images | Installable disk image on Raspberry Pi boot media; PC and Mac image via Raspberry Pi Desktop |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Samsung Mobile US Press, OmniOS scores higher on our published basis.