ArcaOS Alternatives

Apps similar to ArcaOS include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian and Arch Linux. You're spoiled for choice with Operating Systems like ArcaOS: we list more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Windows, Mac and the web.

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  1. Featuring Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop with Ubuntu at the core, packed fast and full of features, here is the most traditionally modern desktop you will ever love.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2021

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    • Linux
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  2. AV Linux icon
     8 likes

    AV Linux is a versatile, MX Linux-based distribution featuring a large collection of audio and video production software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2012

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    • Linux
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  3. Netrunner icon
     16 likes

    Netrunner is an Debian -based distribution with a focus on desktop computing. It boasts a carefully tuned KDE Plasma Plasma 5 desktop.

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    • Since 2011

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    • Linux
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  4. EasyOS icon
     4 likes

    EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution that uses many technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2023

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    • Linux
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  5. Slax icon
     29 likes

    Slax is a minimalist desktop live CD based on Debian's "stable" branch, it boots into a simple desktop using the Fluxbox window manager which offers a small collection of applications.

    49 Slax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2009

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    • Linux
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  6. SerenityOS icon
     4 likes

    Serenity is a graphical 32-bit Unix-like operating system with 90s aesthetics and built for x86 systems.

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    • Since 2019

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    • Self-Hosted
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  7. Essence icon
     3 likes

    A desktop operating system built from scratch, for control and simplicity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2022

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    • Linux
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  8. UbuntuDDE icon
     6 likes

    UbuntuDDE, also known as Ubuntu with Deepin Desktop Environment, is a Linux distribution that combines the user-friendly Ubuntu system with the modern and elegant Deepin desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2021

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    • Linux
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  9. Tiny Core Linux icon
     22 likes

    Tiny Core Linux (TCL) is a minimal Linux operating system that manifests the Core Project's philosophy and focuses on providing a base system using BusyBox and flwm.

    35 Tiny Core Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

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    • Linux
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  10. Archcraft icon
     6 likes

    A Fast, friendly, open-source operating system, for newbies, geeks & DIY enthusiasts.

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    • Since 2020

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    • Linux
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  11. ravynOS icon
     5 likes

    ravynOS is a new open-source desktop operating system that aims to provide a similar experience and compatibility with macOS on x86-64 systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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  12. Parabola icon
     18 likes

    A project providing a fully free (as in freedom) derivative of Arch Linux. Inheriting Arch's lightweight and flexibility, Parabola offers software freedom plus all power to the users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Linux
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