Qubes OS vs Xubuntu
| Qubes OS | Xubuntu | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Computers with compatible 64-bit Intel or AMD CPUs and required virtualization features | desktop computers |
| CPU architectures | x86_64 (64-bit Intel or AMD; Intel 64/AMD64) | x86_64 (Intel or AMD 64-bit) |
| Support lifecycle | Qubes OS releases are supported for six months after each subsequent major or minor release | Regular releases: 9 months; LTS releases: 3 years |
| Built-in management | Qubes Update tool; Qube Manager; Qubes Template Manager; qvm-template; command-line qube tools | Software Updater; Software & Updates settings; Software Center |
| App compatibility | App qubes based on Fedora and Debian templates; community templates include Whonix, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, and Gentoo; Windows qubes supported | APT/DEB packages, Snap, Flatpak, AppImage, PPAs |
| Deployment models | Installed on compatible physical computers; may also be installed on a USB flash drive or external disk | Installed on compatible computers; live USB/DVD trial |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Qubes OS scores higher on our published basis.