postmarketOS vs Ubuntu Touch
| postmarketOS | Ubuntu Touch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Android |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | phones, tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, single-board computers, x86_64 EFI systems | Phones, tablets, desktop PCs, Raspberry Pi, Pinebook |
| CPU architectures | aarch64, armv7, x86_64, riscv64 | — |
| Support lifecycle | No fixed duration stated; stable kernel packages are kept up to date while the release is supported; device support depends on category and maintainers. | Regular OTA updates; no fixed support duration stated |
| Built-in management | Stable and edge release channels; kernel and system package upgrades; automatic kernel upgrades required for community-category devices | OTA system updates; device installation via UBports Installer |
| App compatibility | Alpine apk packages; Flatpak is primary application distribution for Duranium | OpenStore native apps; Waydroid Android apps; Libertine desktop Linux apps |
| Deployment models | Physical device installation; Duranium also uses standard GPT partitions on compatible laptops | 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.