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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Gentoo alternatives page was last updated May 11, 2025
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  1. Source Mage icon

    Source Mage

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    Sourcemage is a source-based GNU/Linux distribution based on a Sorcery metaphor of 'casting' and 'dispelling' programs, which we refer to as 'spells'.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Source Mage GNU/Linux

    Source Mage VS Gentoo

     
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    EasyOS

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    EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution that uses many technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux .

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EasyOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    EasyOS VS Gentoo

     
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    GoboLinux

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    GoboLinux is a modular Linux distribution: it organizes the programs in your system in a new, logical way.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GoboLinux screenshot 1

    GoboLinux VS Gentoo

     
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    Endless OS

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    Endless OS is a Linux-based operating system which provides a simplified and streamlined user experience using a customized desktop environment forked from GNOME 3. Rather than using a traditional Linux package management system, Endless OS uses a read-only root file system...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Endless OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Kid friendly
    3.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    4.  Flatpak
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Based on Debian

    Endless OS VS Gentoo

     
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    SnowflakeOS

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    SnowflakeOS is a NixOS based Linux distribution focused on beginner friendliness and ease of use.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SnowflakeOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  GNU/linux-libre
    5.  Distribution

    SnowflakeOS VS Gentoo

     
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    ALT Linux

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    ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.

    205 ALT Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    uefi boot

    ALT Linux Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    3.  UEFI Support
    4.  Rescue cd
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Network Tools

    ALT Linux VS Gentoo

     
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    Ubuntu Budgie

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    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Budgie screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based

    Ubuntu Budgie VS Gentoo

     
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    Trisquel

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    Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU + Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Trisquel screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  FSF Endorsement
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  Based on Ubuntu

    Trisquel VS Gentoo

     
  12. MiniOS icon

    MiniOS

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    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    MiniOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    MiniOS VS Gentoo

     
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    Pentoo

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    Pentoo is a security-focused livecd based on Gentoo. It's basically a Gentoo install with lots of customized tools, a customized kernel, and much more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pentoo screenshot 1

    Pentoo VS Gentoo

     
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    Calculate Linux

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    Calculate Linux is based on Gentoo that is well known for its stability and great performance on a broad range of hardware: from Pentium Pro to modern CPUs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Calculate Linux Features

    1.  KDE
    2.  Client-side
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Server-side

    Calculate Linux VS Gentoo

     
  15. ZealOS icon

    ZealOS

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    The Zeal Operating System is a modernized, professional fork of the 64-bit Temple Operating System. Guiding principles of development include transparency, full user control, and adherence to public-domain/open-source implementations.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    ZealOS screenshot 1

    ZealOS VS Gentoo

     
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