CachyOS vs EndeavourOS
CachyOS draws more interest (#1 vs #8).
Pick CachyOS if
you play games on PC or you run AI models or LLMs on your own GPU.
Pick EndeavourOS if
you write software.
| CachyOS #1 · Arch | EndeavourOS #8 · Arch | |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (12 months) | 1 | 8 |
| Rank last month | 1 | 14 |
| Index | 300 | 296 |
| Family | Arch | Arch |
| Based on | Arch | Arch |
| First released | 2021 | 2019 |
| GitHub stars | 470 | 533 |
| Commits, last 30 days | 10 | 3 |
Pros and cons
CachyOS
Good
- Performance-tuned kernels and packages
- Gaming-friendly defaults
- Graphical installer with many desktop choices
Trade-offs
- Rolling updates need regular attention
- Optimised packages need newer CPUs for the fastest builds
- Young project with a smaller team
EndeavourOS
Good
- Close to plain Arch, with an easy installer
- Access to the AUR
- Friendly community forum
Trade-offs
- Rolling updates need regular attention
- Few graphical admin tools
- Expects you to use the terminal
Questions
Is CachyOS or EndeavourOS more popular?
CachyOS draws more interest over the last 12 months (#1 vs #8 in our popularity ranking). That measures interest, not installs.
Is CachyOS or EndeavourOS better for gaming?
CachyOS is set up with gaming in mind. EndeavourOS can run Steam and Proton too, but needs more setup.
Rankings from our composite index: English Wikipedia article views, DistroWatch page hits, GitHub stars and views on this site, built 2026-11-12. All of these measure interest, not installs. Repository activity from GitHub. Ratings come from signed-in LinuxStatistics users. "Pick if", pros and cons are LinuxStatistics editorial notes based on each project's own documentation.