OpenIndiana vs Raspberry Pi Imager
| OpenIndiana | Raspberry Pi Imager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | x86 PCs; workstations; servers | Raspberry Pi computers; PC and Mac (Raspberry Pi Desktop) |
| CPU architectures | 64-bit x86; SPARC is not currently available for Hipster | 32-bit and 64-bit |
| Support lifecycle | Hipster is a rolling release; snapshots are published approximately every six months. No fixed support duration stated. | Regular free updates, including security patches; no fixed support duration stated |
| Built-in management | IPS package installation, search, and updates; boot environment management with beadm | APT software and firmware updates; graphical Add / Remove Software; raspi-config / Control Centre |
| App compatibility | IPS repositories; supports SFE and pkgsrc repositories; legacy pkgadd/pkgrm commands | APT package manager; desktop Add / Remove Software; 64-bit edition can run 32-bit software |
| Deployment models | Physical PC/workstation/server installation; cloud image | Installable disk image on Raspberry Pi boot media; PC and Mac image via Raspberry Pi Desktop |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Raspberry Pi Imager scores higher on our published basis.