System76

Linux laptops and desktops with open firmware on supported models.

system76.com

Zero KYC
US
Evidence and facts →

Linux laptops and desktops with open firmware on supported models.

Common useHardwareHardwareOperator dataUnknown

Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 2/4

Evidence and riskPartial evidenceStandardSome material claims still need confirmation.; no material risk recorded in them.

Last reviewedReviewed 25 Aug 2026KYC checked 25 Aug 2026 · inferred jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coveragePartial evidenceRecorded riskStandard

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0

38/100Limited evidencePrivacy 6/25 · Control 0/20 · Transparency 0/20 · Security 25/25 · Accountability 7/10 · Cap 69 · Method

JURISDICTIONUS

NOTEUS hardware seller collecting name, email, phone, shipping and billing addresses. Order/account/shipping/hosting/reporting/marketing partners may receive data; AWS hosts it, and database backups may retain personal information for up to 30 days after deletion.

AUDITED BYNo audit listed

OPERATOR DATAUnknown

SOURCE COVERAGE

Partial evidenceSELF-REPORTED4/4Reviewed 25 Aug 2026 · Source → official site

LAST CHECKED2026-08-25

LAST UPDATED2026-08-25

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded

IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 2/4

KYC TRIGGERSNo identity-document check is stated for a normal hardware order. System76 collects name, email, phone, shipping and billing addresses and may use partner information for fraud prevention.

FEEHardware prices vary

NETWORKSHardware

CATEGORIESHardware

TORNot listed

REGIONS2 countries: United States, Global

Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

About

Linux hardware manufacturer developing System76 Open Firmware for supported models using coreboot and EDK2.

Analysis

OVERVIEW

System76 is a bootstrapped Linux hardware manufacturer founded by Carl Richell from $1,500 in capital, building System76 Open Firmware on coreboot and EDK2 for supported models.

LIMITS

The company operates in US Five Eyes jurisdiction and stores data on AWS, a cloud provider that also holds US government contracts, though the record notes Pop!_OS itself is open source with no telemetry.

USEFUL FOR

Suited to Linux users wanting open firmware hardware from a bootstrapped US manufacturer, rather than one funded by outside investors.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Official site ↗

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

LEGAL ENTITY: System76, Inc.source ↗
INCORPORATED IN: Colorado, United Statessource ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS: 4240 Carson Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80239source ↗

Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-08

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No identity-document check is stated for a normal hardware order. System76 collects name, email, phone, shipping and billing addresses and may use partner information for fraud prevention.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: Hardware.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: US, GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. The recorded jurisdiction is US, a Five Eyes country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 2 of 4. Hosted operator data has not been established. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is partial evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-25, and recorded risk is standard.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: Hardware.

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Sources and history

Terms and privacy policy

No changes to the documents we watch since we started checking on 9 Aug 2026. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.

Service history

Latest meaningful changes to the facts shown on this provider page.

26 Aug 2026
Apply full-service rereview and score 4.0
Checked at, KYC last checked, Kyc note, Last reviewed, and 4 more
9 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate / Entity type
8 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate

Full service history

27 Aug 2026updated
Reconcile score 4.0 evidence
Score assessment / Control model
local-self-custodyunknown
Score assessment / Operator data exposure
moderateunknown
Score assessment / Source model
closedunknown
Score review
not setOutcome: PASS; Checked at: 2026-08-25; Inputs: Operator data exposure: unknown; Control model: unknown; Source model: unknown; Audit: Score eligible: no; Reason: No dated, scoped, current audit citation was normalized in the reviewed packet; legacy auditedBy labels receive no score credit.
Review source: official site · public history entry
26 Aug 2026updated
Apply full-service rereview and score 4.0
Checked at
2026-06-232026-08-25
KYC last checked
2026-03-132026-08-25
Kyc note
No identity-document check is recorded for a normal hardware order. Standard account, payment, billing and shipping details can still identify the buyer.No identity-document check is stated for a normal hardware order. System76 collects name, email, phone, shipping and billing addresses and may use partner information for fraud prevention.
Last reviewed
2026-07-052026-08-25
Privacy warning
not setUS hardware seller collecting name, email, phone, shipping and billing addresses. Order/account/shipping/hosting/reporting/marketing partners may receive data; AWS hosts it, and database backups may retain personal information for up to 30 days after deletion.
Source reviewed
older source, not independently verifiedprimary_source_rereview_2026-08-25
Score assessment
not setOperator data exposure: moderate; Control model: local-self-custody; Source model: closed
Updated at
2026-03-132026-08-25
Review source: official site · public history entry
9 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate / Entity type
not setcompany
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
not setLegal entity: System76, Inc.; Incorporation jurisdiction: Colorado, United States; Registered address: 4240 Carson Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80239; Officers: none; Prior entities: none
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Description
Linux hardware manufacturer. Develops System76 Open Firmware for supported models using coreboot, EDK2, and System76 firmware tooling.Linux hardware manufacturer developing System76 Open Firmware for supported models using coreboot and EDK2.
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
7 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Card summary
not setLinux hardware with coreboot open firmware.
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Make service ratings transparent
Evidence status
verifiedpartial
KYC requirement
lightnone
Kyc note
Expect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.No identity-document check is recorded for a normal hardware order. Standard account, payment, billing and shipping details can still identify the buyer.
Recorded risk
cautionstandard
Tagline
A custodial or semi-custodial financial service.Linux laptops and desktops with open firmware on supported models.
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Best for
General usagenot set
Evidence status
not setverified
Recorded risk
not setcaution
Trust level
cautionnot set
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
5 Jul 2026updated
Clear freshness review queue
Description
Linux hardware manufacturer. Disables Intel Management Engine (ME) by default on supported models and develops System76 Open Firmware (Coreboot).Linux hardware manufacturer. Develops System76 Open Firmware for supported models using coreboot, EDK2, and System76 firmware tooling.
Last reviewed
2026-03-132026-07-05
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
24 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
not set2026-06-23
Geo
not setGH, ZA, GU, HK, IL, JP, KR, MO, MY, OM, PH, SG, TW, AE, VN, AU, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, GG, HU, IS, IE, IT, JE, LV, LT, LU, MT, MC, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, CA, KY, CR, CW, GL, GT, JM, PA, PR, US, VI, CL, CO, PE, NZ
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
22 Jun 2026updated
Ship trust audit remediation pass
Jurisdiction confidence
not setinferred
KYC last checked
not set2026-03-13
Last reviewed
not set2026-03-13
Source reviewed
not setolder source, not independently verified
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
1 Apr 2026updated
Audit remediation — gitignore, font cache, services status, Messaging bucket, CSP img-src, muted contrast AAA
Status
not setok
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
29 Mar 2026updated
KYC risk level system + advanced directory filters
KYC level
not set2
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Fee
not setHardware prices vary
Privacy warning
not setnot set
Trending
not setno
Updated at
not set2026-03-13
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
12 Mar 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Trust level
verifiedcaution
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
10 Mar 2026created
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Provider profile
not setcreated
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry

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Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.