elementary OS vs Manjaro Linux
| elementary OS | 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 | PCs and Macs; Apple Silicon and Raspberry Pi devices are listed as ARM download targets | Workstations, laptops, phones and selected embedded devices |
| CPU architectures | Intel or AMD 64-bit; ARM 64-bit | x86; ARM |
| Built-in management | AppCenter and System Settings provide app and OS updates; automatic OS updates can be enabled | 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 | Curated AppCenter apps; Flatpak sideloading from third-party sources | Manjaro repositories; Arch User Repository access is available as an unofficial community source |
| Deployment models | Installable on physical computers; ISO installation media; OEM installation and custom disk imaging | Installable live ISO images for x86 PCs; device-specific or generic images for supported ARM devices |
| Support lifecycle | — | 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. |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Manjaro Linux scores higher on our published basis.