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The best Operating System alternative to Gentoo is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Gentoo and loads of them are Operating Systems so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Operating System alternatives to Gentoo are Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux and Fedora.

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Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

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Gentoo alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2024

SparkyLinux
SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.
170 SparkyLinux alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Operating System
- Linux Distro
Platforms
- Linux
SparkyLinux Features
Rolling Release
Based on Debian
Gaming-focused
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SparkyLinux VS Gentoo
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WattOS
wattOS is a fast desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. Using the lightweight Openbox window manager as its default user interface, the distribution strives to be as energy-efficient as possible...
181 WattOS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Operating System
- Linux Distro
Platforms
- Linux
WattOS Features
Lightweight
Low memory usage
Based on Debian
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WattOS VS Gentoo
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PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.
197 PCLinuxOS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Operating System
Platforms
- Linux
PCLinuxOS Features
Rolling Release
Linux-based
Windows-like
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BunsenLabs
BunsenLabs 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.
139 BunsenLabs alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Operating System
- Linux Distro
Platforms
- Linux
BunsenLabs Features
Lightweight
Based on Debian
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BunsenLabs VS Gentoo
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Chromium OS
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.
159 Chromium OS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Operating System
Platforms
- Linux
Chromium OS Features
Linux-based
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Chromium OS VS Gentoo
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Ubuntu Kylin
Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu subproject whose goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu that is more suitable for Chinese users using the Simplified Chinese writing system.
171 Ubuntu Kylin alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Operating System
- Linux Distro
Platforms
- Linux
Ubuntu Kylin Features
Distribution
Based on Ubuntu
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Ubuntu Kylin VS Gentoo
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MiniOS
MiniOS is a lightweight and fast Linux distribution designed for installation on a USB drive. The MiniOS project was launched in 2009 as a Linux distribution for USB drives based on Mandriva Linux. However, in 2013 it was suspended due to the liquidation of Mandriva.
48 MiniOS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Linux Distro
Platforms
- Linux
MiniOS Features
Portable
Ad-free
Lightweight
No registration required
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MiniOS VS Gentoo
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Knoppix
Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live CD) or a USB key (Live USB), one of the first of its kind for any operating system. When starting a program, it is loaded from the removable medium and decompressed into a RAM drive.
98 Knoppix alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Operating System
- Linux Distro
Platforms
- Linux
Knoppix Features
Privacy focused
Portable Linux
Booting from USB
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Knoppix VS Gentoo
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MINIX 3
MINIX is a POSIX-compliant Unix-like operating system based on a tiny microkernel running in kernel mode with the rest of the operating system running as a number of isolated, protected, processes in user mode.
158 MINIX 3 alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Operating System
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Self-Hosted
MINIX 3 Features
1. Lightweight
2. Command line interface
3. Unix-like
4. Microkernel
5. Embeddable
6. ARM support
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MINIX 3 VS Gentoo
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Univention Corporate Server (UCS)
UCS is an open platform for central Identity & Access Management, IT Management, and Active Directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.
99 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Linux Distro
- Operating System
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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Univention Corporate Server (UCS) Features
1. DHCP Server
2. Single Sign-On
3. Based on Debian
4. ARM support
5. Active Directory Migration
6. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
7. Active Directory integration
8. SAML Single Sign-On
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Univention Corporate Server (UCS) VS Gentoo
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Linux From Scratch
Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system. There are a lot of reasons why somebody would want to install an LFS system. The question most people raise is "why go through all the hassle of manually...
16 Linux From Scratch alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Operating System
- Linux Distro
Platforms
- Linux
Linux From Scratch Features
Linux-based
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Linux From Scratch VS Gentoo
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Ubuntu Core
Ubuntu Core, a minimalist rendition of Ubuntu , is a lightweight, transactionally updated operating system designed for deployments on embedded and IoT devices, cloud and more.
154 Ubuntu Core alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Operating System
Platforms
- Linux
Ubuntu Core Features
Lightweight
Embeddable
Internet of Things
Based on Ubuntu
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Ubuntu Core VS Gentoo
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