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Pop!_OS

Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring its own GNOME-based desktop environment called COSMIC. It is designed with productivity in mind; it has fluid windows, search navigation via the Super key, workspaces that can hide clutter, and efficient auto-tiling of windows.

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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
Pop!_OSNebiOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseUbuntu (LTS)
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
24.04Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
COSMICGNOMENebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
COSMICGNOMENebiDE (Wayfire)