Linux distribution focused on desktop use, with unique menus, media codecs, browser plugins, and DVD support pre-installed; offers easy package management, compatibility with Ubuntu repositories, and a Debian-based alternative for consistency and reliability.




Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to KDE neon.
Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to KDE neon.
- Linux Mint is Free and Open Source









































Manjaro and KDE Neon are based on the Plasma desktop. Manjaro is a rolling distro so gets very quick updates, the moment new software versions are out. Neon gets this only for the Plasma desktop component. Otherwise, Neon is Ubuntu LTS under the hood.