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Raspberry Pi OS Lite vs DietPi: catalog facts
Raspberry Pi OS Lite	DietPi
Free Free to download and use on Raspberry Pi hardware.	Free Free to download and use.
Linux	Linux
Official, supported OS for Raspberry Pi boards Current Debian 13 base with a recent kernel	Low CPU and RAM footprint One-step installs of popular software
No graphical desktop; setup is done from the command line Only runs on Raspberry Pi hardware	Menu-driven setup is still text-based Aimed at small devices rather than desktops
Downloadable app, Operating system	Operating system
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it 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 23, 2026

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