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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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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSPikaOS Linux
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Unstable)
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
24.04Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateApril 4, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri