Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
Sailfish OS
- 1Runs onNot stated by the maker
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Device typesSmartphones; tablets; embedded devices
- 4CPU architecturesARMv7 (armv7hl); ARM64 (aarch64); x86 (i486) SDK targets
- 5Built-in managementMobile device management APIs; remote device provisioning; configurable policies; remote OS updates and app management; remote locking and data wipe
- 6App compatibilityNative Qt applications; optional Android AppSupport; Android app stores and APK installation
- 7Deployment modelsInstalled on supported physical phones; adaptable to embedded devices
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: sailfishos.org
Overview
Sailfish OS is ranked #44 of 45 in operating systems on Specifiction. There is no free plan.
Compared on operating systems
- Free plan
- Nosailfishos.org
- Device types
- Smartphones; tablets; embedded devicessailfishos.org
- CPU architectures
- ARMv7 (armv7hl); ARM64 (aarch64); x86 (i486) SDK targetssailfishos.org
- Built-in management
- Mobile device management APIs; remote device provisioning; configurable policies; remote OS updates and app management; remote locking and data wipesailfishos.org
- App compatibility
- Native Qt applications; optional Android AppSupport; Android app stores and APK installationsailfishos.org
- Deployment models
- Installed on supported physical phones; adaptable to embedded devicessailfishos.org
Company
- Founded
- 2013sailfishos.org · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Tampere, Finlandsailfishos.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Operating Systems in 2026#44 of 45
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Sources
- sailfishos.org· checked 28 Sept 2026