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. GhostBSD icon

    GhostBSD

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    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    183 GhostBSD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • BSD
    GhostBSD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    GhostBSD VS Arch Linux

     
  2. Archcraft icon

    Archcraft

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    A Fast, friendly, open-source operating system, for newbies, geeks & DIY enthusiasts.

    166 Archcraft alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Archcraft screenshot 1

    Archcraft VS Arch Linux

     
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Parabola screenshot 1

    Parabola Features

    1.  FSF Endorsement
    2.  GNU/linux-libre
    3.  Nonprism repository
    4.  Based on Arch Linux

    Parabola VS Arch Linux

     
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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.

    178 antiX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    antiX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Based on Debian

    antiX VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about antiX as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative •Apr 27, 2022
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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
    • antiX is Privacy focused and LightweightArch Linux is not according to our users
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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Budgie screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based

    Ubuntu Budgie VS Arch Linux

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

    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
    • Ubuntu Budgie is LightweightArch Linux is not according to our users
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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.

    169 ArchBang alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    ArchBang screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Based on Arch Linux

    ArchBang VS Arch Linux

     
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    Redox

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    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Redox OS running COSMIC Editor

    Redox Features

    1.  Unix-like

    Redox VS Arch Linux

     
  10. Ubuntu Cinnamon icon

    Ubuntu Cinnamon

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    Featuring Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop with Ubuntu at the core, packed fast and full of features, here is the most traditionally modern desktop you will ever love.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Cinnamon screenshot 1

    Ubuntu Cinnamon VS Arch Linux

     
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