EndeavourOS vs Nobara Project
EndeavourOS: An approachable installer for an Arch-based system. Nobara Project: Fedora, pre-tuned for gaming and streaming. Here is how they differ, and which one suits you.
Quick verdict
- BeginnersNobara ProjectNobara Project is rated beginner; EndeavourOS is intermediate.
- GamingEndeavourOSEndeavourOS ships gaming-oriented defaults or current drivers.
- Older hardwareEndeavourOSEndeavourOS needs about 4 GB of RAM versus 8 GB.
- Latest softwareEndeavourOSEndeavourOS uses a rolling model; Nobara Project is stable.
- Long-term stabilityNobara ProjectNobara Project changes less between upgrades.
Specs compared
| Feature | EndeavourOS | Nobara Project |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (30d) | #17 | #20 |
| Latest version | — | — |
| Based on | Arch Linux | Fedora |
| Release model | Rolling | Stable |
| Desktop | KDE Plasma, more | KDE Plasma, GNOME |
| Package management | Pacman · AUR (community) | DNF · Flatpak |
| Init system | systemd | systemd |
| Experience level | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Suggested RAM | 4 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64 |
| First released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Good for | Development, Gaming, Everyday use | Gaming, Everyday use |
Key differences
- EndeavourOS is based on Arch Linux, while Nobara Project is based on Fedora.
- EndeavourOS follows a rolling release model; Nobara Project is stable.
- EndeavourOS ships KDE Plasma, more; Nobara Project ships KDE Plasma, GNOME.
- Software comes from Pacman · AUR (community) on EndeavourOS and DNF · Flatpak on Nobara Project.
- We suggest about 4 GB of RAM for EndeavourOS and 8 GB for Nobara Project.
- EndeavourOS is best for intermediate users; Nobara Project for beginner users.
Choose EndeavourOS if…
- accessible setup for an Arch-based environment
- rolling package collection
- active learning-oriented documentation
Still requires rolling-release maintenance
Full EndeavourOS profileChoose Nobara Project if…
- codecs and NVIDIA drivers included
- gaming and OBS tweaks out of the box
- recent Fedora base
Small maintainer team
Full Nobara Project profileEndeavourOS vs Nobara Project: FAQ
Is EndeavourOS better than Nobara Project?
Neither is better for everyone. EndeavourOS is the stronger pick for gaming, older hardware, latest software; Nobara Project for beginners, long-term stability.
Which uses less RAM, EndeavourOS or Nobara Project?
EndeavourOS is lighter: we suggest about 4 GB versus 8 GB. The desktop you choose affects memory use more than the distribution itself.
Is EndeavourOS based on Nobara Project?
No. EndeavourOS is based on Arch Linux; Nobara Project is based on Fedora.
Can I switch from EndeavourOS to Nobara Project 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.