Bazzite vs Endless OS
Bazzite: A gaming-focused desktop built on Fedora Atomic. Endless OS: An offline-friendly atomic desktop for learning. Here is how they differ, and which one suits you.
Quick verdict
- BeginnersTieBoth are a similar fit here.
- GamingBazziteBazzite ships gaming-oriented defaults or current drivers.
- Older hardwareEndless OSEndless OS needs about 4 GB of RAM versus 8 GB.
- Latest softwareTieBoth are a similar fit here.
- Long-term stabilityTieBoth are a similar fit here.
Specs compared
| Feature | Bazzite | Endless OS |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (30d) | #6 | #51 |
| Latest version | — | — |
| Based on | Fedora Atomic | Debian |
| Release model | Atomic | Atomic |
| Desktop | KDE Plasma, GNOME | GNOME-based |
| Package management | Flatpak · Homebrew · containers | Flatpak · OSTree |
| Init system | systemd | systemd |
| Experience level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Suggested RAM | 8 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64 |
| First released | 2023 | — |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Good for | Gaming, Everyday use, Immutable systems | Education, Everyday use, Immutable systems |
Key differences
- Bazzite is based on Fedora Atomic, while Endless OS is based on Debian.
- Bazzite ships KDE Plasma, GNOME; Endless OS ships GNOME-based.
- Software comes from Flatpak · Homebrew · containers on Bazzite and Flatpak · OSTree on Endless OS.
- We suggest about 8 GB of RAM for Bazzite and 4 GB for Endless OS.
Choose Bazzite if…
- gaming-focused defaults and image choices
- handheld-oriented options
- atomic base with rollback workflow
Check the image selector for your GPU
Full Bazzite profileChoose Endless OS if…
- works well offline
- hard-to-break atomic base
- educational content built in
Limited traditional package installation
Full Endless OS profileBazzite vs Endless OS: FAQ
Is Bazzite better than Endless OS?
Neither is better for everyone. Bazzite is the stronger pick for gaming; Endless OS for older hardware.
Which uses less RAM, Bazzite or Endless OS?
Endless OS is lighter: we suggest about 4 GB versus 8 GB. The desktop you choose affects memory use more than the distribution itself.
Is Bazzite based on Endless OS?
No. Bazzite is based on Fedora Atomic; Endless OS is based on Debian.
Can I switch from Bazzite to Endless OS without losing files?
Back up your home folder first. If /home is on a separate partition you can reinstall without formatting it, but a clean install with restored backups is safest.