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The best Linux Distro alternative to KDE neon 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 KDE neon and loads of them are Linux Distros so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Distro alternatives to KDE neon are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux Mint

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    Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Latest: Wilma (22).

    185 Linux Mint alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint screenshot 1
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    Linux Mint screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Windows-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    4.  Cinnamon Desktop
    5.  Debian package compatible
    6.  Linux-based
    7.  Out Of The Box
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Built-in File Manager
    10.  Based on Debian
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  XFCE support
    13.  Extensive settings menu
    Linux Mint iconKDE neon Icon

    Linux Mint VS KDE neon

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    • 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 SourceKDE neon is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightKDE neon is not according to our users
  2. Ubuntu icon
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    Ubuntu

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    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    162 Ubuntu alternatives
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  APT package manager
    4.  Support for Unicode
    5.  OTA Updates
    6.  Kde support
    7.  Support for .deb files
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Debian package compatible
    10.  KDE
    11.  Portable
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  X server
    Ubuntu iconKDE neon Icon

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  4. Debian icon
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    Debian

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    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    198 Debian alternatives
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Debian screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Package Control
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Portable
    Debian iconKDE neon Icon

    Debian VS KDE neon

    Is Debian a good alternative to KDE neon?
     

    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to KDE neon.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceKDE neon is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedKDE neon is not according to our users
  5. Fedora icon
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    Fedora

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    Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

    187 Fedora alternatives
    Fedora 38

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    XFCE spin

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Unix-like
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Separated workspaces
    10.  Rolling Release
    11.  Key rebinding
    Fedora iconKDE neon Icon

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  6. Arch Linux icon
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    Arch Linux

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    Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

    198 Arch Linux alternatives
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    another arch with KDE 4.3 desktop
    arch for console addict
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    arch with openbox window manager

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Community-based
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Privacy focused
    7.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Bleeding edge
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Package Control
    8.  ARM support
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  7. Manjaro Linux icon
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    Manjaro Linux

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    Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...

    185 Manjaro Linux alternatives
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (KDE)
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)
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    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Clean design
    6.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Arch User Repository
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Simple installation
    6.  Out Of The Box
    7.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    8.  Live booting from usb
    9.  Wiki documentation
    10.  Plasma based
    11.  ARM support
    12.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    Manjaro Linux iconKDE neon Icon

    Manjaro Linux VS KDE neon

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    Comments about Manjaro Linux as an Alternative to KDE neon
     
    John Fastman

    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.

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    • Manjaro Linux is Free and Open SourceKDE neon is also Free and Open Source
    • Manjaro Linux is Customizable and LightweightKDE neon is not according to our users
  9. openSUSE icon
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    openSUSE

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    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    193 openSUSE alternatives
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE Plasma desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
    XFCE desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Dark Mode
    openSUSE iconKDE neon Icon

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  10. elementary OS icon
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    elementary OS

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    elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .

    200 elementary OS alternatives
    The boot screen

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen
    The desktop and the menu
    +2
    Some programs included with elementary OS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Flatpak
    4.  Debian package compatible
    5.  App center
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Distraction-free
    9.  Out Of The Box
    10.  Unix kernel
    elementary OS iconKDE neon Icon

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  11. Kubuntu icon
    Kubuntu icon

    Kubuntu

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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    201 Kubuntu alternatives
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 20.10 "Hirsute Hippo"

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  Rolling Release
    5.  Desktop Application
    Kubuntu iconKDE neon Icon

    Kubuntu VS KDE neon

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    Comments about Kubuntu as an Alternative to KDE neon
     
    John Fastman

    KDE Neon and Kubuntu are about as close relatives as two Linux distributions can be. Both are Ubuntu under the hood. Both use KDE's recent and impressive Plasma as the default desktop. The difference? Kubuntu is updated when it's updated. KDE Neon is the same, except it gets Plasma-related updates quicker. (When they come out.) That's it. That's the difference.

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    • Kubuntu is Free and Open SourceKDE neon is also Free and Open Source
    • Kubuntu is Privacy focused and LightweightKDE neon is not according to our users
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    Pop!_OS

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    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    173 Pop!_OS alternatives
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1
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    +1
    Pop!_OS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Automatic window tiling
    4.  Content creators
    5.  Dark Mode
    Pop!_OS iconKDE neon Icon

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  13. Xubuntu icon
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    Xubuntu

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    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    189 Xubuntu alternatives
    Xubuntu 19.10

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu Desktop

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  XFCE support
    3.  Based on Debian
    Xubuntu iconKDE neon Icon

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  14. Qubes OS icon
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    Qubes OS

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    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    200 Qubes OS alternatives
    Qubes OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
    Qubes OS screenshot 1
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    +9
    Qubes OS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Software Compartmentalization
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Domain isolation
    5.  Tor
    6.  Portable
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Rolling Release
    10.  Linux-based
    11.  Hypervisor
    12.  Based on Fedora
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