Raspberry Pi Imager vs Sailfish OS
| Raspberry Pi Imager | Sailfish OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | — |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Device types | Raspberry Pi computers; PC and Mac (Raspberry Pi Desktop) | Smartphones; tablets; embedded devices |
| CPU architectures | 32-bit and 64-bit | ARMv7 (armv7hl); ARM64 (aarch64); x86 (i486) SDK targets |
| Support lifecycle | Regular free updates, including security patches; no fixed support duration stated | — |
| Built-in management | APT software and firmware updates; graphical Add / Remove Software; raspi-config / Control Centre | Mobile device management APIs; remote device provisioning; configurable policies; remote OS updates and app management; remote locking and data wipe |
| App compatibility | APT package manager; desktop Add / Remove Software; 64-bit edition can run 32-bit software | Native Qt applications; optional Android AppSupport; Android app stores and APK installation |
| Deployment models | Installable disk image on Raspberry Pi boot media; PC and Mac image via Raspberry Pi Desktop | Installed on supported physical phones; adaptable to embedded devices |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Raspberry Pi Imager scores higher on our published basis.