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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.

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ZimaOS

ZimaOS is an independently-developed, Linux-based operating system for personal servers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It features system-level support for remote access, RAID configuration, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and a browser-based user interface for managing the server.

Technical Specs Comparison
NebiOSZimaOS
Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Manager
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
10.2Latest Version1.6.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 25, 2026Release DateApril 17, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
NebiDE (Wayfire)No DesktopWebUI
Desktops
NebiDE (Wayfire)No DesktopWebUI