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

    Linux Mint

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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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara"
     
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    BunsenLabs stands for lightweight and the KISS philosophy.

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    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to BunsenLabs.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BunsenLabs.

    • 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
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    Ubuntu

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    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.

    165 Ubuntu alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46
     
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    Cyrille
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    BunsenLabs stands for lightweight and the KISS philosophy.

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

    Debian

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    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.

    199 Debian alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Debian 9 gnome.
     

    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to BunsenLabs.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceBunsenLabs is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable and Privacy focusedBunsenLabs is not according to our users
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    Zorin OS

    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 p...

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    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.

    184 Fedora alternatives

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    • Linux
    Fedora 38
     
  7. 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.

    199 Arch Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop
     
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    Like BunsenLabs, Arch stands for lightweight, DIY and the KISS philosophy.

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    • 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
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    Tails

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    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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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
    Tails screenshot 1
     
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    Manjaro Linux

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    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...

    179 Manjaro Linux alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)
     
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    macOS

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    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.

    175 macOS alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    macOS screenshot 1
     

    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to BunsenLabs.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryBunsenLabs is Free and Open Source
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    Kubuntu

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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

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    • Free
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    • Linux
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"
     
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    Zorin OS

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    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

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Windows 10 layout
     
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