NetBSD vs Photon OS
NetBSD
netbsd.orgPhoton OS
vmware.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | NetBSD | Photon OS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Server Operating System | 7.5 (#12) | 7.6 (#10) |
| Spec score · Operating Systems | 7.5 (#31) | 7.8 (#20) |
| Package management | pkgsrc is NetBSD’s package build and management system, and pkgin is a user-friendly binary package manager for pkgsrc. | Photon OS uses tdnf, an open-source, yum-compatible package manager designed to keep the operating system small. |
Plans
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Photon OS
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