EndeavourOS vs Ubuntu
EndeavourOS draws more interest (#8 vs #9).
you want the newest software as soon as it's out.
you're new to Linux, you run AI models or LLMs on your own GPU or you prefer tested updates on a fixed schedule.
| EndeavourOS #8 · Arch | Ubuntu #9 · Debian | |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (12 months) | 8 | 9 |
| Rank last month | 14 | 7 |
| Index | 296 | 296 |
| Family | Arch | Debian |
| Based on | Arch | Debian |
| First released | 2019 | 2004 |
| Latest release | - | 26.10 |
| Supported until | - | Jul 2027 |
| GitHub stars | 533 | - |
| Commits, last 30 days | 3 | - |
| Telemetry (OS default) | - | Off unless you opt in |
Pros and cons
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
Ubuntu
Good
- The most documented desktop Linux
- LTS releases supported for years
- Widely supported by commercial software and hardware vendors
Trade-offs
- Snap packages are the default for some apps, which some users dislike
- Stock GNOME is customised in ways that differ from upstream
- LTS software ages between releases
Questions
Is EndeavourOS or Ubuntu more popular?
EndeavourOS draws more interest over the last 12 months (#8 vs #9 in our popularity ranking). That measures interest, not installs.
Which is better for beginners, EndeavourOS or Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is the easier start: it's aimed at people new to Linux. EndeavourOS expects some Linux experience.
How do updates differ between EndeavourOS and Ubuntu?
EndeavourOS is a rolling release: software updates continuously, so you always have the newest versions. Ubuntu ships tested releases on a schedule, so updates are fewer and calmer.
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. Release dates and support from endoflife.date (CC BY-SA 4.0).