Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onNot stated by the maker
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Device typesServers, desktop systems, embedded devices, handheld devices, legacy hardware, and emulators
- 4CPU architecturesamd64, arm, mips, powerpc, i386, sparc64, alpha, hppa, m68k, sh3, vax, and others
- 5Support lifecycleFormal release branches receive bug fixes while listed as supported; formal releases are supported for several years. Older unsupported releases do not receive bug fixes, including security fixes.
- 6Built-in managementpkgsrc and pkgin package management; sysinst installation and upgrade utility
- 7App compatibilitypkgsrc builds software from source and installs binary packages; binary-only distributions are supported on native and emulated NetBSD platforms
- 8Deployment modelsPhysical hardware and emulators; NetBSD images are provided for multiple architectures and devices
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: netbsd.org
Overview
NetBSD is ranked #37 of 45 in operating systems on Specifiction.
Compared on operating systems
- Free plan
- Yesnetbsd.org
- Device types
- Servers, desktop systems, embedded devices, handheld devices, legacy hardware, and emulatorsnetbsd.org
- CPU architectures
- amd64, arm, mips, powerpc, i386, sparc64, alpha, hppa, m68k, sh3, vax, and othersnetbsd.org
- Support lifecycle
- Formal release branches receive bug fixes while listed as supported; formal releases are supported for several years. Older unsupported releases do not receive bug fixes, including security fixes.netbsd.org
- Built-in management
- pkgsrc and pkgin package management; sysinst installation and upgrade utilitynetbsd.org
- App compatibility
- pkgsrc builds software from source and installs binary packages; binary-only distributions are supported on native and emulated NetBSD platformsnetbsd.org
- Deployment models
- Physical hardware and emulators; NetBSD images are provided for multiple architectures and devicesnetbsd.org
Company
- Founded
- 1993netbsd.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Operating Systems in 2026#37 of 45
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Sources
- netbsd.org· checked 28 Sept 2026