Qubes OS vs Tizen
| Qubes OS | Tizen | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Computers with compatible 64-bit Intel or AMD CPUs and required virtualization features | IoT, TV, mobile, wearable |
| CPU architectures | x86_64 (64-bit Intel or AMD; Intel 64/AMD64) | ARMv7l, AArch64, x86_64 (reference build artifacts) |
| Support lifecycle | Qubes OS releases are supported for six months after each subsequent major or minor release | — |
| Built-in management | Qubes Update tool; Qube Manager; Qubes Template Manager; qvm-template; command-line qube tools | System upgrade; mobile device management; system, power, and device management |
| App compatibility | App qubes based on Fedora and Debian templates; community templates include Whonix, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, and Gentoo; Windows qubes supported | Native, web, .NET, and hybrid native/web application packages; application package manager |
| Deployment models | Installed on compatible physical computers; may also be installed on a USB flash drive or external disk | Embedded device profiles; downloadable reference images for generic hardware and Raspberry Pi targets |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Qubes OS scores higher on our published basis.