BunsenLabs AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like BunsenLabs

BunsenLabs is described as 'Linux is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop. The current release is Helium, built on top of Debian (stable). The project is a community continuation of CrunchBang Linux' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to BunsenLabs for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and BSD apps. The best BunsenLabs alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BunsenLabs are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux distribution focused on desktop use, with unique menus, media codecs, browser plugins, and DVD support pre-installed; offers easy package management, compatibility with Ubuntu repositories, and a Debian-based alternative for consistency and reliability.

    184 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Linux Mint vs BunsenLabs Comments
    Cyrille
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    BunsenLabs stands for lightweight and the KISS philosophy.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceBunsenLabs is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and Privacy focusedBunsenLabs is not according to our users
  2. Ubuntu icon
     2369 likes

    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    167 Ubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
     
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    Ubuntu vs BunsenLabs Comments
    Cyrille
    Negative
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    BunsenLabs stands for lightweight and the KISS philosophy.

    • Ubuntu is Free and Open SourceBunsenLabs is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu is CustomizableBunsenLabs is not according to our users
  3. Debian icon
     1161 likes

    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    200 Debian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Fedora icon
     600 likes

    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.

    183 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Arch Linux icon
     784 likes

    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.

    200 Arch Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Arch Linux vs BunsenLabs Comments
    Cyrille
    Positive
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    Like BunsenLabs, Arch stands for lightweight, DIY and the KISS philosophy.

    • Arch Linux is Free and Open SourceBunsenLabs is also Free and Open Source
    • Arch Linux is Customizable, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedBunsenLabs is not according to our users
  6. Tails icon
     254 likes

    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    130 Tails alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
     
  7. Manjaro Linux icon
     329 likes

    Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...

    180 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  8. Zorin OS icon
     143 likes

    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 privacy-focused updates.

    186 Zorin OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. macOS icon
     566 likes

    A Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.

    177 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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