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5 Linux distros worth paying for in 2026

ZDNetSeptember 21, 20266 min read

Sure, virtually all Linux distributions are free. But added features, extended support and other special powers are often well worth a small price.

There are paid Linux distros that offer added features. There are also paid add-ons that extend support. Some of these are desktop OSs, and one is specifically for home servers. Ah, Linux. It’s everywhere: powering desktops, servers, cars, refrigerators, thermostats — you name it, and Linux probably powers it. Because of its ubiquity, you may know a bit about Linux, and the one thing you’ve probably heard is that it’s free. It is. Linux is not only free as in the source code is available for anyone to view and use, but, for the most part, Linux has no associated cost. That “for the most part” is important because some Linux distributions…

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