Rocky Linux vs Ubuntu Touch
| Rocky Linux | Ubuntu Touch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Windows | Android |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Servers, workstations/desktops, Raspberry Pi, virtual machines, cloud instances, containers | Phones, tablets, desktop PCs, Raspberry Pi, Pinebook |
| CPU architectures | x86-64-v3, riscv64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x (Rocky Linux 10); support varies by release | — |
| Support lifecycle | Major releases: 10 years total, with 5 years active support and 5 years security support; only the latest minor release is supported | Regular OTA updates; no fixed support duration stated |
| Built-in management | DNF package management and upgrade commands | OTA system updates; device installation via UBports Installer |
| App compatibility | RHEL-compatible software environment; RPM packages and DNF package manager | OpenStore native apps; Waydroid Android apps; Libertine desktop Linux apps |
| Deployment models | Physical installation media, generic cloud images, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Docker OCI, WSL | Install on compatible physical devices; preinstalled devices; virtual development installation |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, Rocky Linux scores higher on our published basis.