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, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac 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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  1. RebornOS icon

    RebornOS

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    The unofficial successor of Antergos, RebornOS is an Arch-based distro that focuses on allowing the user to decide exactly how they want their system while making it easy for anyone to do so - both during installation and afterwards.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    SliTaz

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    SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a CD-ROM or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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    • SliTaz is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
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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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  6. Bodhi Linux icon

    Bodhi Linux

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    Bodhi Linux, a lightweight distribution featuring the fast & fully customizable Moksha Desktop (https://alternativeto.net/software/moksha/about/). The 64-bit is built on top of Ubuntu (20.04). The 32-bit Non-PAE architecture has a Ubuntu 18.04 base – Bodhi Linux 6.0.

    109 Bodhi Linux alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Linux
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  8. Ubuntu Kylin icon

    Ubuntu Kylin

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    Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu subproject whose goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu that is more suitable for Chinese users using the Simplified Chinese writing system.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • Ubuntu Kylin is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  10. AlmaLinux icon

    AlmaLinux

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    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    123 AlmaLinux alternatives

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    • Free
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    Parabola

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    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.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    antiX

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    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    172 antiX alternatives

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

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    • antiX is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
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    ArchBang

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    ArchBang is a simple GNU/Linux rolling release distribution which provides you with a lightweight Arch Linux system combined with the Openbox Window Manager.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  14. Ubuntu Budgie icon

    Ubuntu Budgie

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    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    188 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives

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    • Free
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • Ubuntu Budgie is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  15. OpenMandriva Lx icon

    OpenMandriva Lx

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    The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, and is based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012.

    173 OpenMandriva Lx alternatives

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    • Free
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    Only OpenMandriva Cooker has latest versions.

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    • OpenMandriva Lx is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
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