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PureOS vs Whonix: catalog facts
PureOS	Whonix
Free Free to download, with optional monthly subscriptions from $5.99 to support development.	Free The open-source system is available without a license fee.
Linux	Linux
Made entirely of free software and fully auditable Same system runs on laptops and Librem phones	Network isolation survives a full compromise of the workstation Runs on top of an existing desktop through VirtualBox, KVM or Qubes
Fully free software policy can limit hardware support Closely tied to Purism's own devices	Needs a machine able to run two virtual machines comfortably Anonymity still depends on how you behave inside the workstation
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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