Rocky Linux vs Sailfish OS
| Rocky Linux | Sailfish OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Windows | — |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Device types | Servers, workstations/desktops, Raspberry Pi, virtual machines, cloud instances, containers | Smartphones; tablets; embedded devices |
| CPU architectures | x86-64-v3, riscv64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x (Rocky Linux 10); support varies by release | ARMv7 (armv7hl); ARM64 (aarch64); x86 (i486) SDK targets |
| Support lifecycle | Major releases: 10 years total, with 5 years active support and 5 years security support; only the latest minor release is supported | — |
| Built-in management | DNF package management and upgrade commands | Mobile device management APIs; remote device provisioning; configurable policies; remote OS updates and app management; remote locking and data wipe |
| App compatibility | RHEL-compatible software environment; RPM packages and DNF package manager | Native Qt applications; optional Android AppSupport; Android app stores and APK installation |
| Deployment models | Physical installation media, generic cloud images, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Docker OCI, WSL | Installed on supported physical phones; adaptable to embedded devices |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Rocky Linux scores higher on our published basis.