Manjaro Linux vs Pop!_OS
| Manjaro Linux | Pop!_OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Workstations, laptops, phones and selected embedded devices | Computers, laptops, desktops, workstations; ARM computers |
| CPU architectures | x86; ARM | 64-bit x86; ARM64 |
| 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. | LTS release; the vendor describes Pop!_OS updates as continuous but does not state a specific support duration on the cited product pages. |
| 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 | COSMIC Store app updates; OS Upgrade & Recovery; terminal package updates and upgrades; Repoman repository management |
| App compatibility | Manjaro repositories; Arch User Repository access is available as an unofficial community source | Flatpak; .deb packages via apt/dpkg; Ubuntu-compatible software |
| Deployment models | Installable live ISO images for x86 PCs; device-specific or generic images for supported ARM devices | Install on physical computers from ISO/USB; live USB environment |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Manjaro Linux scores higher on our published basis.