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Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Kubuntu is ranked #7 of 45 in operating systems on Freedom251. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.

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Kubuntu Free Free to download · free to use · free to distribute · free to modify kubuntu.org · 3 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Device types: Desktop PCs, laptops
CPU architectures: AMD64 (x86-64)
Support lifecycle: Kubuntu 26.04 LTS receives security and maintenance updates through April 2029; LTS releases are published every two years.
Built-in management: APT package manager; Discover software browser
App compatibility: Applications from Ubuntu archive; Snap packages
Deployment models: Physical desktop and laptop installation; live USB installation media

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The record

What it is: Kubuntu is a community-developed official Ubuntu flavour combining Ubuntu with KDE Plasma and KDE applications.
Desktop experience: The site says Kubuntu is ready to use with tools for work, creating and play, and describes Plasma as easy to use by default and customizable.
Release cycle: Kubuntu releases every six months, with LTS versions published every two years in April.
Current LTS: Kubuntu 26.04 LTS is available for desktop PCs and laptops and is supported with security and maintenance updates until April 2029.
KDE LTS security: The Bullet-Proof KDE Software Initiative provides KDE bug fixes and security updates throughout the Kubuntu 26.04 LTS lifecycle, covering KDE Frameworks, Plasma 6.6 LTS and KDE applications.
Desktop features: Kubuntu 26.04 LTS includes text recognition in Spectacle, an integrated on-screen keyboard, and Plasma Wayland as the default supported session.
Software included: The 26.04 LTS release includes KDE Gear applications such as Dolphin, Konsole, Okular and Kdenlive, along with Firefox and LibreOffice.
Software discovery: The site says users can browse applications in Discover and customize the desktop.
Community support: Kubuntu points users to its Discourse, KDE Forums, Ask Ubuntu, Kubuntu forums and community support rooms on Matrix.
Matrix integration: Kubuntu uses the ubuntu.com Matrix server and provides rooms for support, discussion, developers, members and council.
Intended users: The 26.04 LTS release page names home users, schools and businesses among the users it is intended to serve.
Beta limitation: The Kubuntu 26.10 beta is a pre-release intended for testing, not production use, and systems may encounter instability.
Maker and history: Kubuntu describes itself as community-developed and says it launched in October 2004; it does not state a headquarters on the about page.
Founded: 2004
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Operating Systems in 2026#7 of 45

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