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# Raspberry Pi OS

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> Raspberry Pi OS is an operating system designed to help professionals access pre-compiled software bundles on Raspberry Pi hardware. The platform supports deployments on several devices including laptops and desktops.

Individuals can utilize the Advanced Packaging Tool (APT) to apply updates to Raspberry Pi OS. The system includes multiple applications such as media players, cameras and more to optimize performance and productivity. Additionally, the Raspberry Pi Imager enables professionals to install the operating system on a microSD card for use with Raspberry Pi hardware.

Raspberry Pi OS is available for free and support is extended via documentation, forums, FAQs and other online measures.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 19 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 19 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Raspberry Pi Foundation

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: Raspberry Pi OS is available for free.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 501–1,000
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United Kingdom

## Features

- Desktop Interface
- System Updates
- User Interface

## Category

- [Operating Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4417/operating-systems/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Windows 11](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/351997/windows-11) — 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
2. [Android 11](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221143/android-11) — 4.6/5 (121 reviews)
3. [Ubuntu](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221125/ubuntu) — 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
4. [MacOS Big Sur](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221185/macos-big-sur) — 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
5. [iOS14](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/221137/ios14) — 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Versatile open-sourced sandbox for all use-cases you can think. (And plenty you can't)" — 5.0/5

> **Brian** | *8 August 2022* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Its basic and primitive functionality. If you are confused, or stuck, there is an ABSOLUTE PLETHORA of forums and tutorials all over.
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> **Cons**: It does get pretty technical with the Python and JavaScript quite often. You will have to learn enough to navigate your way around.
> 
> Automating so many tasks that I no longer have to physically be present for. They do everything from monitor, alert, sense, notify, queue, diagnose, etc.

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### "RaspberryPi is that DIY thing that every IT nerd should at least give a chance" — 5.0/5

> **Kyle** | *4 March 2025* | Public Safety | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Ease of use and limitless possibilities for implementation of custom technology
> 
> **Cons**: Availability of units during certain times
> 
> Love the platform and continually learning more every time a new project arises.

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### "Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian)" — 5.0/5

> **Griffin** | *14 February 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: It is very friendly to slightly experienced users
> 
> **Cons**: It isn't very nice-looking, but you can fix that with a 3rd party DE
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> It was mostly good, nice for a pocket computer

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### "Rasp Pi OS the Go to for Tinkering/Testing easy application implementation in production." — 5.0/5

> **Kyle** | *6 August 2024* | Warehousing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Linux based, customizable, easy to work with GPIO's on the board
> 
> **Cons**: It's a solid OS, nothing negative to say.
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> I've used this OS for many applications and for general testing/fun from robotics tinkering to mini server farms.

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### "Rapberry Pi an on a budget solution for scalable projects." — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *5 May 2022* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The way you have back up support from all the community over the world implementing projects similar to the one you might start.
> 
> **Cons**: The user interface is still very command line based, given that is Linux based OS is understandable, nevertheless it needs to get better.
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> Very helpful and low budget to implement prototypes on IoT projects and low edge computing for IA.

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