DraftOS comes in two editions built from the same foundation. They share the same COSMIC desktop, the same apps and the same look — they only differ in how the system underneath behaves.
A changeable system you own end to end. Install anything, tweak anything, make it yours.
A locked, tamper-resistant core that stays clean. Updates are all-or-nothing and rollback is instant.
| Desktop Edition | Immutable Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop | COSMIC — first-party experience | COSMIC — first-party experience |
| Core system | Changeable — you own every file | Locked & self-protecting |
| Updates | Rolling, piece by piece | Atomic — all at once |
| Rollback | From automatic snapshots | Built-in — boot the previous version |
| Installing apps | Full software library + app store | App store, sandboxed apps & containers |
| Risk of breaking it | Needs some care | Very low |
| Customization depth | Total | High, within a clean core |
| Maintenance | You're in charge | Minimal — it looks after itself |
| Best for | Power users, workstations | “Just works”, media, family |
Same desktop either way. Whichever you pick, you get the exact same COSMIC experience, the same apps and the same look — so you can switch later without relearning anything.
Both editions are free and open source. DraftOS is early and moving fast — grab a build or watch for the first releases.