Chimera Linux AlternativesLinux Distros and other similar apps like Chimera Linux

Chimera Linux is described as 'Innovative, portable Linux distro fusing FreeBSD tools with Musl and LLVM, building from source for a simple yet comprehensive system' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Chimera Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Tor Browser, Kubernetes and Ubuntu apps. The best Chimera Linux alternative is Tails, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Chimera Linux are Zorin OS, Windows 10, Xubuntu and CentOS.

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  1. Tails icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
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    • Tails is the most popular Linux alternative to Chimera Linux.

    • Tails is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Chimera Linux.

    • Tails is Free and Open SourceChimera Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Tails is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightChimera Linux is not according to our users
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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Windows 10

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    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    179 Windows 10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Windows 10 is the most popular Windows alternative to Chimera Linux.

    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to Chimera Linux.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryChimera Linux is Free and Open Source
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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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  7. CentOS icon

    CentOS

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    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    140 CentOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. Nobara Linux icon

    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...

    102 Nobara Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Raspberry Pi OS icon

    Raspberry Pi OS

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    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    194 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vanilla OS Controls
     
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    Wubuntu

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    Wubuntu aka "Windows Ubuntu" is an operating system that inherits all the appearance and functionality of Microsoft Windows, but does not require TPM, secure boot or any other hardware requirement for its operation.

    27 Wubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    AlmaLinux

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    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    123 AlmaLinux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    AlmaLinux Desktop Environment
     
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    DietPi

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    DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system mostly targeted against IoT devices. With DietPi you can install specially optimized software with a few clicks. It has an easy-to-use whiptail GUI for its many configuration and system management options and a helpful...

    136 DietPi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    DietPi configuration tool
     

    • DietPi is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Chimera Linux.

    • DietPi is Free and Open SourceChimera Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • DietPi is LightweightChimera Linux is not according to our users
  15. Ultramarine Linux icon

    Ultramarine Linux

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    100% Fedora-compatible Linux distribution with stable updates, open-source packages, out-of-the-box tweaks, and enhanced setup for developers and everyday users, streamlining software creation, packaging, and immediate usability across all experience levels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GNOME is a simple, elegant, and intuitive desktop environment with a focus on productivity.
     
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