Fedora Linux vs Sailfish OS
| Fedora Linux | Sailfish OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | — |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Device types | Desktop computers, laptops, servers, cloud virtual machines, IoT devices | Smartphones; tablets; embedded devices |
| CPU architectures | x86_64, aarch64; Fedora CoreOS also supports s390x | ARMv7 (armv7hl); ARM64 (aarch64); x86 (i486) SDK targets |
| Support lifecycle | Fedora Workstation versions are updated for approximately 13 months; each release is maintained until one month after two subsequent releases. | — |
| Built-in management | DNF package management; PackageKit update notifications; automatic update capability | Mobile device management APIs; remote device provisioning; configurable policies; remote OS updates and app management; remote locking and data wipe |
| App compatibility | Install applications from Fedora repositories, Flathub, or other sources; RPM package management | Native Qt applications; optional Android AppSupport; Android app stores and APK installation |
| Deployment models | Physical device installation, live USB testing, cloud images, and container base images | Installed on supported physical phones; adaptable to embedded devices |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Specifiction, Fedora Linux scores higher on our published basis.