Bluefin AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like Bluefin

Bluefin is described as 'The next generation Linux workstation, designed for reliability, performance, and sustainability' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Bluefin for Linux and Windows. The best Bluefin alternative is Fedora, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bluefin are Arch Linux, openSUSE, Pop!_OS and Bazzite.

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Bluefin alternatives page was last updated Jun 4, 2025
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  1. Fedora icon

    Fedora

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    Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

    180 Fedora alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Fedora 38

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Out Of The Box
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Support for BTRFS
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Unix-like
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Separated workspaces
    12.  Rolling Release

    Fedora VS Bluefin

     

    • Fedora is the most popular Linux alternative to Bluefin.

    • Fedora is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bluefin.

    • Fedora is Free and Open SourceBluefin is also Free and Open Source
    • Fedora is Customizable and Privacy focusedBluefin is not according to our users
  2. Arch Linux icon

    Arch Linux

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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 with full dependency tracking.

    191 Arch Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Bleeding edge
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Package Control

    Arch Linux VS Bluefin

     
  4. openSUSE icon

    openSUSE

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    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    185 openSUSE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Plasma based
    10.  Community-based
    11.  Support for BTRFS

    openSUSE VS Bluefin

     
  5. Pop!_OS icon

    Pop!_OS

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    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    168 Pop!_OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Automatic window tiling
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Content creators
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Nvidia drivers

    Pop!_OS VS Bluefin

     
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    Bazzite

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    Bazzite is a custom gaming Linux distro built from ublue-os/main and ublue-os/nvidia using Fedora technology, which means expanded hardware support and built in drivers are included.

    12 Bazzite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Bazzite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable
    7.  Multiple desktops
    8.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    9.  Based on Fedora

    Bazzite VS Bluefin

     
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    Windows 11

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    Experience the latest Windows OS with a new Start menu, integrated Teams, and gaming technologies like Auto HDR. Improved security with stricter requirements enhances protection, and seamless Microsoft Account integration makes it ideal for modern devices.

    165 Windows 11 alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 11 screenshot 1

    Windows 11 Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Tablet support
    5.  Auto Update
    6.  ARM support

    Windows 11 VS Bluefin

     

    • Windows 11 is the most popular Windows alternative to Bluefin.

    • Windows 11 is the most popular commercial alternative to Bluefin.

    • Windows 11 is Paid and ProprietaryBluefin is Free and Open Source
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    Nobara Linux

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    The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...

    94 Nobara Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Nobara Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Gaming-focused
    4.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Based on Fedora
    7. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration

    Nobara Linux VS Bluefin

     
  10. CachyOS icon

    CachyOS

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    CachyOS is designed to deliver lightning-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use it. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or just starting out, CachyOS is the ideal choice for those looking for a powerful...

    60 CachyOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    CachyOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Based on Arch Linux

    CachyOS VS Bluefin

     
  11. 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 Bluefin

     
  12. blendOS icon

    blendOS

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    A seamless blend of all Linux distributions.

    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 Bluefin

     
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    GLF OS

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    GLF OS is a gaming-oriented live Linux distribution based on NixOS. Developed by a French-speaking community called Gaming Linux France (GLF), the distribution includes everything one would need for gaming on Linux, including Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, as well as...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GLF OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required

    GLF OS VS Bluefin

     
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