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. OpenBSD icon

    OpenBSD

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    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    Example OpenBSD 5.2 desktop using Gnome 3.4.2 desktop environment

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Unix-like

    OpenBSD VS Arch Linux

     
  2. Slackware icon

    Slackware

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    Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Slackware screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Slackware VS Arch Linux

     
  4. HoloISO icon

    HoloISO

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    SteamOS 3 (Holo) archiso configuration.

    63 HoloISO alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    HoloISO screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    HoloISO VS Arch Linux

     

    • HoloISO is the most popular Mac alternative to Arch Linux.

    • HoloISO is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • HoloISO is LightweightArch Linux is not according to our users
  5. Void Linux icon

    Void Linux

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    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux® kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source...

    204 Void Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Linux-based

    Void Linux VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about Void Linux as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative •Apr 27, 2022
    -1

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

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    Void Linux icon
    • Void Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Void Linux is LightweightArch Linux is not according to our users
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    blendOS

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    A seamless blend of all Linux distributions.

    77 blendOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    blendOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Flatpak
    4.  KDE

    blendOS VS Arch Linux

     
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    Artix Linux

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    Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Artix Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Based on Arch Linux

    Artix Linux VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about Artix Linux as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    Most Recent Comment
    TheBlueRuby
    Positive •Aug 17, 2023
    0

    Arch without systemd, probably one of the best alternatives on the list. Some packages that depend on systemd may break though.

    Nopoditor
    Positive •Dec 27, 2022
    0

    More stable and with more freedom!

    ab1
    Negative •Apr 27, 2022
    -4

    Artix 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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    • Artix Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Artix Linux is Privacy focusedArch Linux is not according to our users
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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.

    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
    ab1
    Negative •Apr 27, 2022
    -1

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

    Arch Linux Icon
    GNU Guix icon
    • 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
  10. MX Linux icon

    MX Linux

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    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    173 MX Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    MX Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Rolling Release

    MX Linux VS Arch Linux

     
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