Arch Linux Alternatives

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

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  1. CRUX Linux icon
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    CRUX is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  2. Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.

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    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Regolith Linux is a distro for people that prefer a spartan interface with polished and consistent system management. It brings together a trifecta of Ubuntu’s ubiquity, i3 -wm’s efficient and productive interface, and Gnome’s system...

    199 Regolith Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3
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  4. Arch Anywhere icon
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    The Arch Anywhere ISO contains an automated install script giving you the ability to install a fully custom Arch Linux system in minutes.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  5. Spatry's remix of Manjaro Linux! It comes with the XFCE desktop, lots of themes and a complete software set designed to give you an enjoyable user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
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  6. Ubuntu Unity icon
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    Bringing the best of Ubuntu and Unity together, Ubuntu Unity is a beautiful, slick and lightweight Ubuntu flavour. With its beautiful design, efficient and elegant workflow, and features like the heads-up display (HUD), the Global Menu, powerful search and a high level of...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  7. Debian-based Linux distribution with KDE Plasma 6, SDDM, Calamares installer, and major Breeze theme modifications. GPLv3+ licensed. High RAM required for Plasma, with LXQt lite fork available for less powerful hardware and lower memory usage.

    139 Hannah Montana Linux alternatives

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    • KDE Plasma
    • Debian
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  8. Armbian icon
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    Debian and Ubuntu-based Linux for ARM single board computers, featuring compact, optimized images, advanced build tools, SSH-ready Ethernet, NAND/SATA/eMMC/USB installs, and comprehensive login system monitoring, with upgrades via apt and robust community support.

    9 Armbian alternatives

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    • Linux
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  9. NixBSD icon
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    NixBSD is an attempt to make a reproducible and declarable BSD, based on NixOS. Although theoretically much of this work could be copied to build other BSDs, all work thus far has been focused on building a FreeBSD distribution.

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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  10. PrismLinux icon
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    PrismLinux is a performance-oriented, Arch-based distribution featuring a graphical installer and optimized kernels (Liquorix/Zen) for a fast, simple, and rolling-release desktop experience.

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  11. Pentoo icon
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    Pentoo is a security-focused livecd based on Gentoo. It's basically a Gentoo install with lots of customized tools, a customized kernel, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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