Lubuntu vs Manjaro Linux
| Lubuntu | 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 | Desktop PCs and laptops; project homepage also mentions Raspberry Pi | Workstations, laptops, phones and selected embedded devices |
| Support lifecycle | LTS releases are supported for three years; interim releases for nine months. Lubuntu 26.04 LTS is listed as supported until April 2029. | 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. |
| App compatibility | Discover Software Center for installing applications; supports common file formats including documents, images, audio, and video | Manjaro repositories; Arch User Repository access is available as an unofficial community source |
| Deployment models | Installable desktop operating system; downloadable desktop ISO image | Installable live ISO images for x86 PCs; device-specific or generic images for supported ARM devices |
| CPU architectures | — | x86; ARM |
| Built-in 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 |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Manjaro Linux scores higher on our published basis.