Manjaro Linux vs Solus
| Manjaro Linux | Solus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Workstations, laptops, phones and selected embedded devices | Personal computers (desktop and laptop hardware) |
| CPU architectures | x86; ARM | x86-64 (64-bit) |
| 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. | Rolling release; homepage describes weekly tested updates. No fixed support duration specified. |
| 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 | Software Center; eopkg command-line package manager supports package operations and rollback |
| App compatibility | Manjaro repositories; Arch User Repository access is available as an unofficial community source | Solus package repository; Flatpak preferred for third-party applications; Snap and AppImage also work |
| Deployment models | Installable live ISO images for x86 PCs; device-specific or generic images for supported ARM devices | Installable ISO images for physical computers; can be installed alongside another operating system |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Manjaro Linux scores higher on our published basis.