Arch Linux AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Package Managers

The best Package Manager alternative to Arch Linux is GNU Guix, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Arch Linux, but unfortunately only one of them is a Package Manager.

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Arch Linux alternatives page was last updated Apr 26, 2025
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    GNU Guix

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    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    203 GNU Guix alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
    Xfce desktop environment

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  FSF Endorsement
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Functional Language
    4.  Rolling Release
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Container Virtualization
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Tracking

    GNU Guix VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about GNU Guix as an Alternative to Arch Linux
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    Negative Apr 27, 2022
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    GNU Guix is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • GNU Guix is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • GNU Guix is Privacy focused and LightweightArch Linux is not according to our users
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