Lubuntu vs. SparkyLinux vs. TorizonCore vs. balenaOS Comparison Chart

SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution created on the top of Debian GNU/Linux operating system. Sparky is fast, lightweight and fully customizable OS which offers a few versions for different users and different tasks, such as fully featured OS with a lightweight desktop environment, which works out of the box and contain a selection of pre installed common use software for home users. MinimalGUI with Openbox window manager preinstalled only with basic software installed for users whose want to configure their OS/desktop as they want, on the top of Debian, plus any desktop environment or window manager they like. MinimalCLI with no X server, for advanced users whose want to build and configure their desktops in own way. Sparky supports about 20 desktop environments and window managers giving you freedom of choice, having in mind that your computer is made for working, having fun, entertainment, keeping in touch with friends, and many, many other things.

Containers will revolutionize connected devices, and balenaOS is the best way to run them. Made to survive harsh networking conditions and unexpected shutdowns. A minimal Linux with the services needed to run Docker reliably on an embedded device - nothing else. Based on Yocto Linux for easy porting to most capable device types across varied CPU architectures. Actively developed in the open; community participation warmly welcomed. In our quest to build balenaCloud, a platform that brings the tools of modern software development to the world of connected hardware, we started by porting Docker to ARM chips in 2013. We soon realised that we also needed an operating system optimized for the use case: a minimal OS ideal for running containers on embedded devices.