Amazon Linux vs Manjaro Linux
| Amazon Linux | Manjaro Linux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | EC2 instances; Docker container workloads | Workstations, laptops, phones and selected embedded devices |
| CPU architectures | x86-64 (x86-64v2); 64-bit ARM (aarch64, ARMv8.2+crypto; Graviton2 or later on EC2) | x86; ARM |
| Support lifecycle | AL2023 supported until June 30, 2029; standard support through June 30, 2027, then maintenance support. Individual LTS kernels are supported for four years. | No fixed OS lifecycle duration found; kernel support varies by kernel branch, and stable kernels reach end of life when the next mainline becomes stable, roughly every two months. |
| Built-in management | DNF package manager; versioned repositories; AWS Systems Manager for fleet kernel update management | Pamac package management and updates; Manjaro Settings Manager for kernels, graphics drivers, languages and keyboard layout; Manjaro Hardware Detection for hardware and driver configuration |
| App compatibility | RPM packages from AL2023 repositories; Docker-compatible container image; 32-bit userspace compatibility retained but deprecated | Manjaro repositories; Arch User Repository access is available as an unofficial community source |
| Deployment models | Amazon EC2 AMIs; Docker/container images usable in any environment, including local development | Installable live ISO images for x86 PCs; device-specific or generic images for supported ARM devices |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Manjaro Linux scores higher on our published basis.