Alpine Linux vs Photon OS
Alpine Linux
alpinelinux.orgPhoton OS
vmware.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | Alpine Linux | Photon OS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Server Operating System | 8.1 (#4) | 7.6 (#10) |
| Spec score · Operating Systems | 8.1 (#8) | 7.8 (#20) |
| Purpose | Alpine Linux is an independent, non-commercial, general purpose Linux distribution designed for power users who value security, simplicity and resource efficiency. | Photon OS is an open source, security-hardened Linux appliance operating system built for cloud and edge applications. |
| Support | The community page lists #alpine-linux for general discussion and quick support questions, and mailing lists for support and development. | The project provides community support through its GitHub project page and issues page. |
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Alpine Linux
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Photon OS
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