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elementary OS

elementary OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution. Some of its more interesting features include a custom desktop environment called Pantheon and many custom apps including Photos, Music, Videos, Calendar, Terminal, Files, and more.

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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
elementary OSNebiOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseUbuntu (LTS)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
8.1Latest Version10.2
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
December 22, 2025Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
PantheonNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
PantheonNebiDE (Wayfire)