Alpine Linux Alternatives

Alpine Linux is described as 'Security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Alpine Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and Chrome OS apps. The best Alpine Linux alternative is Fedora, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Alpine Linux are Tails, Zorin OS, ReactOS and Whonix.

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  2. AROS icon

    AROS

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    The AROS Research Operating System is a lightweight, efficient, and flexible desktop operating system, designed to help you make the most of your computer. It's an independent, portable and free project, aiming at being compatible with AmigaOS at the API level (like Wine...

    76 AROS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • AROS
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  4. Feren OS icon

    Feren OS

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    An Ubuntu Distribution that aims to make the switch to Linux easier, simpler and faster not just for Windows users but also Mac and Linux Distro users alike for free. Feren OS aims to be one of the best Distros, if not OSs out there...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    Peropesis

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    Peropesis is a small-scale, minimalist, command-line-based Linux operating system. It's an incomplete system, but it's constantly being improved. Also, it is a free operating system created from a free software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    OpenIndiana

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    OpenIndiana is a robust enterprise operating system, based on the illumos kernel. It is open source, free to use, community developed, and suitable for servers and desktops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenSolaris
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  10. Kaisen Linux icon

    Kaisen Linux

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    Kaisen Linux is a distribution for IT professional based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is a complete operating system whose originality is to provide a set of tools dedicated to system administration and covering all the needs for diagnosing and dealing with faults or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. GNOME OS icon

    GNOME OS

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    With the release of GNOME 3.38.0, we started producing and distributing bootable VM images for debugging and testing features before they hit any distribution repository. We called the images GNOME OS. The name itself is not new, and what it stands for has not changed...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
  12. Athena OS icon

    Athena OS

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    Athena OS is an Arch-derived Linux distribution designed for penetration testing, bug-bounty hunting and InfoSec students. The distribution provides a way to connect directly to some of the e-learning hacking resources, such as Hack The Box, Offensive Security, PWNX and InfoSec...

    58 Athena OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  13. CLIP OS icon

    CLIP OS

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    The CLIP OS project is an open source project maintained by the ANSSI (National Cybersecurity Agency of France) that aims to build a secure, multi-level operating system, based on the Linux kernel and a lot of free and open source software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  14. CRUX Linux icon

    CRUX Linux

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    CRUX is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  15. Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 icon

    Xinuos OpenServer™ 10

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    Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 is a 64-bit operating system based on the popular FreeBSD and designed to support business applications within an enterprise environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     

    • Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 is the most popular Mac alternative to Alpine Linux.

    • Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 is Free and Open SourceAlpine Linux is also Free and Open Source
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