Qubes OS vs Raspberry Pi Imager
| Qubes OS | Raspberry Pi Imager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Computers with compatible 64-bit Intel or AMD CPUs and required virtualization features | Raspberry Pi computers; PC and Mac (Raspberry Pi Desktop) |
| CPU architectures | x86_64 (64-bit Intel or AMD; Intel 64/AMD64) | 32-bit and 64-bit |
| Support lifecycle | Qubes OS releases are supported for six months after each subsequent major or minor release | Regular free updates, including security patches; no fixed support duration stated |
| Built-in management | Qubes Update tool; Qube Manager; Qubes Template Manager; qvm-template; command-line qube tools | APT software and firmware updates; graphical Add / Remove Software; raspi-config / Control Centre |
| App compatibility | App qubes based on Fedora and Debian templates; community templates include Whonix, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, and Gentoo; Windows qubes supported | APT package manager; desktop Add / Remove Software; 64-bit edition can run 32-bit software |
| Deployment models | Installed on compatible physical computers; may also be installed on a USB flash drive or external disk | 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, Qubes OS scores higher on our published basis.