DistroWatch AlternativesTop Linux Distros & Operating Systems like DistroWatch

DistroWatch is described as 'The DistroWatch web site was first published on 31 May 2001. The concept started as a very simple table comprising of 5 major distributions and the chart only compared a few features (price, version, release date) and a few package versions (Linux kernel, KDE, GNOME, XFree86' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are five alternatives to DistroWatch, not only websites but also apps for BSD and Linux. The best DistroWatch alternative is Linux Distro Chooser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to DistroWatch are Repology, OpenSourceFeed, OS.watch and The LiveCD List.

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  1. This test should help you while choosing the best Linux Distribution for you.

    3 Linux Distro Chooser alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Linux Distro Chooser vs DistroWatch Comments
    Alex
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    Very specific questions to help people find the perfect GNU+Linux distro to use.

    Guest
    Positive
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    Has found my Distro needs!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Got it spot on for me. openSUSE with 94% is actually the distro I use..... So there you go!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Linux Distro Chooser is Free and Open SourceDistroWatch is Free and Proprietary
    • Linux Distro Chooser is Privacy focusedDistroWatch is not according to our users
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    Repology, the packaging hub. Repology monitors a huge number of package repositories and other sources comparing packages versions across them and gathering other information.

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    • Online
     
  3. OpenSourceFeed is a meticulously curated platform showcasing over 100 free and open source operating system distributions and desktop environments. Its user-friendly interface presents each distribution and desktop environment in a clear and concise manner, complete with...

    2 OpenSourceFeed alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  4. OS.watch icon
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    OS.watch is a directory of operating systems, "exploring the universe of Operating Systems". It provides links to official webpages, release history and links for download ISO files.

    3 OS.watch alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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  5. This site was created to help sort through the many LiveCDs available. It currently tracks LiveCDs, LiveDVDs, and LiveUSB operating systems.

    If you see anything that needs to be updated or changed, please email me at nick@frozentech.com.

    -Nick

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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