Debian Alternatives

Apps similar to Debian include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch Linux and CachyOS. There's no shortage of Operating Systems like Debian, with more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Mac, Windows and Chrome OS.

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  1. parch means persian arch, yet another distro based on arch.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  2. Bluestar Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution, built with an understanding that people want and need a solid Operating System that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics.

    163 Bluestar Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  3. ChromeOS Flex icon
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    Cloud-first, fast, easy-to-manage, and secure operating system for PCs and Macs. ChromeOS Flex is a sustainable way to modernize devices you already own. It’s easy to deploy across your fleet or simply try it to see what a cloud-first OS has to offer.

    62 ChromeOS Flex alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Chrome OS
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  4. openFyde icon
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    The simple, swift and secure operating system, now open source.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Chrome OS
    • Raspberry Pi
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  5. Lingmo OS icon
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    The next generation of Lingmo OS, The development code is next (Helium).A modern, community-driven Linux desktop OS based on Debian GNU/Linux from China, built for elegance, performance, and next-gen app distribution with Linglong packages.

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  6. GXDE OS icon
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    A nostalgic yet modern Linux distribution reviving the classic Deepin 15 (DDE 15) desktop on a fresh Debian base, with built-in Wine and Android app support.

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    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Deepin
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  7. Voyager icon
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    Voyager Live is an Xubuntu distribution and live DVD showcasing the Xfce desktop environment. Its features include the Avant Window Navigator or AWN (a dock-like navigation bar), Conky (a program which...

    94 Voyager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  8. Obarun icon
     3 likes

    Obarun is a GNU/Linux operating system that relies on s6/66 init and service management suite. The goal of Obarun is to provide an alternative for people looking for more simplicity and transparency in maintaining their systems.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. PelicanHPC is an iso-hybrid (CD or USB) image that let's you set up a high performance computing cluster in a few minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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  10. CRUX Linux icon
     4 likes

    CRUX is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. aptosid icon
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    aptosid is an operating system based on the Debian GNU/Linux unstable branch, codenamed sid, and our ISOs hold fast to the core values and the Social Contract of Debian (DFSG).

    129 aptosid alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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