Arch Linux Alternatives

Arch Linux is described as 'Independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Arch Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Self-Hosted and Raspberry Pi apps. The best Arch Linux alternative is Manjaro Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Arch Linux are Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora.

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Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications...

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Arch Linux alternatives page was last updated Apr 26, 2025
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  1. Red Hat Enterprise Linux icon

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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    Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

    182 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux screenshot 1

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Unix kernel

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux VS Arch Linux

     
  2. Vanilla OS icon

    Vanilla OS

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    Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

    87 Vanilla OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vanilla OS Controls

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Debian package compatible
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Based on Ubuntu
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Rolling Release
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Flatpak
    11.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    12.  Based on Debian

    Vanilla OS VS Arch Linux

     
  4. CentOS icon

    CentOS

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    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    142 CentOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen

    CentOS Features

    1.  Shell integration

    CentOS VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about CentOS as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative •Apr 27, 2022
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    CentOS is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • Most users think CentOS is a great Arch Linux alternative.

    • CentOS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  5. Garuda Linux icon

    Garuda Linux

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    Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    167 Garuda Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Garuda Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Arch Linux
    2.  Performance Monitoring
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Driver auto install
    5.  Guided configuration
    6.  Rolling Release

    Garuda Linux VS Arch Linux

     
  6. KDE neon icon

    KDE neon

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    KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

    171 KDE neon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE neon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Based on Ubuntu
    5.  Plasma based
    6.  Based on Debian
    7.  Community-based
    8.  KDE
    9.  Support for Nvidia drivers

    KDE neon VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about KDE neon as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative •Apr 27, 2022
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    KDE neon is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    KDE neon icon
    • KDE neon is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • KDE neon is Lightweight and Privacy focusedArch Linux is not according to our users
  7. Haiku icon

    Haiku

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    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    Haiku screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitasking
    2.  Independent
    3.  Native GUI
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Drag and Drop

    Haiku VS Arch Linux

     
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    Deepin

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    Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

    188 Deepin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Deepin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Based on Debian

    Deepin VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about Deepin as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative •Apr 27, 2022
    0

    Deepin is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    Arch Linux Icon
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    • Deepin is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  10. Revision (ReviOS) icon

    Revision (ReviOS)

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    ReviOS aspires to re-create what Windows as an operating system should have been - easy and simple.

    69 Revision (ReviOS) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Revision (ReviOS) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required

    Revision (ReviOS) VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about Revision (ReviOS) as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    Xsi
    Negative •Jan 26, 2024
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    If you are not tied down to things like "Korea's Internet banking environment, or Adobe programs or programs that are over 50 years old and will not work on Windows 98 or later" that require Windows, there will be no problem in switching to Linux.

    No matter how much you optimize Windows, it is nothing but garbage that holds hostage the gaming accumulated on top of the bloated legacy.

    Arch Linux Icon
    Revision (ReviOS) icon
    • Revision (ReviOS) is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Revision (ReviOS) is Privacy focused and LightweightArch Linux is not according to our users
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