OpenIndiana vs Photon OS
OpenIndiana
openindiana.orgPhoton OS
vmware.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | OpenIndiana | 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 | 7.4 (#14) | 7.6 (#10) |
| Spec score · Operating Systems | 7.6 (#29) | 7.8 (#20) |
| Security | The project says it seeks to quickly mitigate known flaws in the actively maintained Hipster branch and asks users to report concerns through its bug tracker. | The site says the kernel follows Kernel Self-Protection Project recommendations and packages use hardened security flags and can be updated and verified. |
| Support | Community support is available through IRC, mailing lists, and the issue tracker; the project is developed and maintained by volunteers. | The project provides community support through its GitHub project page and issues page. |
Plans
In their own words
OpenIndiana
OpenIndiana has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Photon OS
Photon OS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.