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/e/OS vs postmarketOS

Both stand on privacy-focused operating systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Nura offers a customizable Linux system across a range of devices, but support and readiness depend on the device and category. It is better suited to users comfortable with learning and contributing than those seeking an operating system as usable as iOS or Android.

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The facts

	/e/OS	postmarketOS
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Web	Android, Linux
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	e.foundation	postmarketos.org
On privacy-focused operating systems	#5 of 16	#1 of 16

/e/OS: what it does well

postmarketOS: what it does well

Free and open-source
Offers GNOME, KDE, Phosh, and Sxmo interfaces
Stable and edge release channels
Users can customize software and update timing
Accepts patches and discussion from contributors

What to know first

Device support and functionality vary
Testing-category devices may have limited maintenance
Usability and stability issues remain
No support contract

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