Gentoo Alternatives

Gentoo is described as 'Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Gentoo for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Gentoo alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gentoo are Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux and Fedora.

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    Regolith Linux is a distro for people that prefer a spartan interface with polished and consistent system management. It brings together a trifecta of Ubuntu’s ubiquity, i3 -wm’s efficient and productive interface, and Gnome’s system...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3

    Properties

    1.  Keyboard focused
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Tiling Window Manager
    2.  Tiling Layouts
    3.  Based on Ubuntu

    Regolith Linux VS Gentoo

     
  2. Peppermint OS icon
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    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks without the need for extensive setup or customization.

    170 Peppermint OS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian

    Peppermint OS VS Gentoo

     
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    Featuring Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop with Ubuntu at the core, packed fast and full of features, here is the most traditionally modern desktop you will ever love.

    160 Ubuntu Cinnamon alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Ubuntu Cinnamon VS Gentoo

     
  4. Clear Linux icon
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    Clear Linux OS is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution optimized for performance and security, from the Cloud to the Edge, designed for customization, and manageability.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Clear Linux Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based

    Clear Linux VS Gentoo

     
  5. CRUX Linux icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  ARM support

    CRUX Linux VS Gentoo

     
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    a minimal source-based distribution with perhaps the clearest, most transparent and simple layout among all source-based systems and Unix-like OSes in general

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    • CRUX Linux is Free and Open SourceGentoo is also Free and Open Source
    • CRUX Linux is LightweightGentoo is not according to our users
  6. Netrunner icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Netrunner Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  KDE

    Netrunner VS Gentoo

     
  7. WattOS icon
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    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...

    171 WattOS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Based on Debian

    WattOS VS Gentoo

     
  8. SliTaz icon
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    SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a CD-ROM or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  Portable Linux
    5.  Technical versatility
    6.  Linux-based

    SliTaz VS Gentoo

     
  9. SparkyLinux icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Debian

    SparkyLinux VS Gentoo

     
  10. AlmaLinux icon
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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...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Non profit

    AlmaLinux VS Gentoo

     
  11. ArchBang icon
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    ArchBang is a simple GNU/Linux rolling release distribution which provides you with a lightweight Arch Linux system combined with the Openbox Window Manager.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Based on Arch Linux

    ArchBang VS Gentoo

     
  12. Edubuntu icon
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    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Edubuntu VS Gentoo

     
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