Fedora Linux vs Xubuntu
| Fedora Linux | Xubuntu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Desktop computers, laptops, servers, cloud virtual machines, IoT devices | desktop computers |
| CPU architectures | x86_64, aarch64; Fedora CoreOS also supports s390x | x86_64 (Intel or AMD 64-bit) |
| Support lifecycle | Fedora Workstation versions are updated for approximately 13 months; each release is maintained until one month after two subsequent releases. | Regular releases: 9 months; LTS releases: 3 years |
| Built-in management | DNF package management; PackageKit update notifications; automatic update capability | Software Updater; Software & Updates settings; Software Center |
| App compatibility | Install applications from Fedora repositories, Flathub, or other sources; RPM package management | APT/DEB packages, Snap, Flatpak, AppImage, PPAs |
| Deployment models | Physical device installation, live USB testing, cloud images, and container base images | Installed on compatible computers; live USB/DVD trial |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Fedora Linux scores higher on our published basis.