Devuan AlternativesOperating Systems & Linux Distros like Devuan

Devuan is described as 'The base GNU/Linux distribution aiming to replace Debian in order to preserve Init Freedom and avoid the systemd lock-in. Devuan is developed by and for Veteran Unix Admins' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Devuan for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Ubuntu, OpenSolaris and Chrome OS apps. The best Devuan alternative is Ubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Devuan are Debian, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu Server and FydeOS.

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Devuan alternatives page was last updated Sep 24, 2022
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  1. Ubuntu icon

    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.

    160 Ubuntu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  APT package manager
    4.  Support for Unicode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Support for .deb files
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  OTA Updates
    11.  Kde support
    12.  Dark Mode

    Ubuntu VS Devuan

     

    • Ubuntu is the most popular Linux alternative to Devuan.

    • Ubuntu is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Devuan.

    • Ubuntu is Free and Open SourceDevuan is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu is Customizable and LightweightDevuan is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    190 Debian alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Package Control
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Multiple desktops
    11.  Debian package compatible
    12.  Portable

    Debian VS Devuan

     

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

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceDevuan is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedDevuan is not according to our users
  4. Rocky Linux icon

    Rocky Linux

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    Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Rocky Desktop Environment

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based

    Rocky Linux VS Devuan

     
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    Ubuntu Server

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    The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.

    182 Ubuntu Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Server screenshot 1

    Ubuntu Server Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Distribution

    Ubuntu Server VS Devuan

     
  6. FydeOS icon

    FydeOS

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    FydeOS offers a choice for regular PCs to behave like Chromebooks with alternative supporting services, on-premise or in the cloud, with or without Google. Formerly known as "Flint OS".

    117 FydeOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    FydeOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud based
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  ChromeOS-like

    FydeOS VS Devuan

     
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    SUSE Linux Enterprise

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    SUSE is the original provider of the enterprise Linux distribution and the most interoperable platform for mission-critical computing. It's the only Linux recommended by VMware, Microsoft and SAP. And it's supported on more hardware and software than any other enterprise...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SUSE Linux Enterprise screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Well documented
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Unix-like

    SUSE Linux Enterprise VS Devuan

     
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    Chromium OS

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    Chromium OS is an open-source project, used primarily by developers, that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Chromium OS screenshot 1

    Chromium OS Features

    1.  Linux-based

    Chromium OS VS Devuan

     
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    Netrunner

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    Netrunner is an Debian -based distribution with a focus on desktop computing. It boasts a carefully tuned KDE Plasma Plasma 5 desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Netrunner screenshot 1

    Netrunner Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  KDE

    Netrunner VS Devuan

     
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    RebornOS

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    The unofficial successor of Antergos, RebornOS is an Arch-based distro that focuses on allowing the user to decide exactly how they want their system while making it easy for anyone to do so - both during installation and afterwards.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    RebornOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    2.  ARM support

    RebornOS VS Devuan

     
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    OpenIndiana

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    OpenIndiana is a robust enterprise operating system, based on the illumos kernel. It is open source, free to use, community developed, and suitable for servers and desktops.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenSolaris
    OpenIndiana screenshot 1

    OpenIndiana Features

    1.  Unix-like

    OpenIndiana VS Devuan

     
  13. ThoriumOS icon

    ThoriumOS

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    ChromiumOS fork with Thorium Browser, x264/x265 codecs, Widevine, Kernel 5.15, Linux firmware/modules support, Nouveau, Intel microcode, and extra packages.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface

    ThoriumOS VS Devuan

     
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