Qubes OS vs Zorin OS
| Qubes OS | Zorin OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Computers with compatible 64-bit Intel or AMD CPUs and required virtualization features | Desktop and laptop computers; Intel-based Mac computers; supported Chromebook models |
| CPU architectures | x86_64 (64-bit Intel or AMD; Intel 64/AMD64) | 64-bit x86 Intel or AMD CPUs |
| Support lifecycle | Qubes OS releases are supported for six months after each subsequent major or minor release | Zorin OS 18.1 receives software updates and security patches until 1 June 2029 |
| Built-in management | Qubes Update tool; Qube Manager; Qubes Template Manager; qvm-template; command-line qube tools | Software Updater; Upgrade Zorin OS app |
| App compatibility | App qubes based on Fedora and Debian templates; community templates include Whonix, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, and Gentoo; Windows qubes supported | APT, Flatpak, Snap, .deb, AppImage, Web Apps, and optional Wine compatibility for some .exe and .msi apps |
| Deployment models | Installed on compatible physical computers; may also be installed on a USB flash drive or external disk | Physical computer installation; live USB test; dual boot |
Listed together in Best Operating Systems