Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Device typesPersonal computers (desktop and laptop hardware)
- 4CPU architecturesx86-64 (64-bit)
- 5Support lifecycleRolling release; homepage describes weekly tested updates. No fixed support duration specified.
- 6Built-in managementSoftware Center; eopkg command-line package manager supports package operations and rollback
- 7App compatibilitySolus package repository; Flatpak preferred for third-party applications; Snap and AppImage also work
- 8Deployment modelsInstallable ISO images for physical computers; can be installed alongside another operating system
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: getsol.us
Overview
Solus is ranked #30 of 45 in operating systems on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on operating systems
- Free plan
- Yesgetsol.us
- Device types
- Personal computers (desktop and laptop hardware)getsol.us
- CPU architectures
- x86-64 (64-bit)getsol.us
- Support lifecycle
- Rolling release; homepage describes weekly tested updates. No fixed support duration specified.getsol.us
- Built-in management
- Software Center; eopkg command-line package manager supports package operations and rollbackgetsol.us
- App compatibility
- Solus package repository; Flatpak preferred for third-party applications; Snap and AppImage also workgetsol.us
- Deployment models
- Installable ISO images for physical computers; can be installed alongside another operating systemgetsol.us
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Operating Systems in 2026#30 of 45
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