Alternatives to Knoppix for all platforms with any license

Linux Mint

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...

Free Open Source Linux Ubuntu
Ad-free Night mode/Dark Theme Program Launchers Built-in File Manager ... Customizable Based on Debian Easy to use Extensible window manager Multiple languages No Tracking Out Of The Box Privacy focused Based on Ubuntu Windows-like XFCE support Add a feature

852 Like
Manjaro Linux

Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system.

Free Open Source Linux Arch Linux
Community based Based on Arch Linux Arch User Repository Configurable ... Customizable Support for Nvidia drivers Out Of The Box Plasma based Rolling release Security focused X86/x64 Compatibility Add a feature

182 Like
elementary OS

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

Free Open Source Linux
macOS-like Configurable Debian package compatible Distraction-free UI ... Out Of The Box Based on Ubuntu Add a feature

278 Like
Xubuntu

Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment.

Free Open Source Linux Self-Hosted Ubuntu Debian
Lightweight Based on Debian Based on Ubuntu XFCE support Add a feature

253 Like
Tails

Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user.

Free Open Source Linux Electrum Tor Browser Bundle GNOME Tor ... VeraCrypt Thunderbird
Anonymity PGP Encryption Anonymity Booting from USB ... Cold Boot Protection Based on Debian Encrypted chat Encryption Lock screen controls Privacy focused RAM Scraping Protection Support for TOR Compatible with TrueCrypt Add a feature

121 Like
Kubuntu

is an official flavour of the Ubuntu operating system which uses the KDE Plasma Desktop.

Free Open Source Linux
Based on Ubuntu Based on Debian Add a feature

227 Like
openSUSE

openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server. The openSUSE distribution is a stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose...

Free Open Source Linux
Community based Customizable Rolling release User friendly Add a feature

276 Like
Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

Free Open Source Linux
Lightweight Customizable Based on Debian Based on Ubuntu ... XFCE support Add a feature

227 Like
LinuxLive USB Creator

LiLi USB Creator is a free software for Windows that allows you to create a bootable Live USB key with a Linux on it. This software also offers an exclusive option of...
- Discontinued The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 2.9.4, released in September 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Free Open Source Windows
Create bootable USB Portable Linux USB to FAT Add a feature

118 Like
Raspbian

Raspbian is a free operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux and optimised for the Raspberry Pi hardware (the armhf processor architecture).
- Raspbian cant work entirely from RAM Guest • Feb 2017
Free Open Source Linux Raspberry Pi
ARM support Based on Debian Add a feature

68 Like
Google Chrome OS

Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google to work exclusively with web applications.

Free Linux
Auto Updates Google Chrome Extensions Google Play Music integration Run Android Apps on Desktop Add a feature

120 Like
Puppy Linux

Linux is a free operating system, and Puppy Linux is a special build of Linux meant to make computing easy and fast.

Free Open Source Linux
Lightweight LiveUSB Portable Add a feature

75 Like
Ultimate Boot CD

The last Boot CD you'll ever need. You need the Ultimate Boot CD if you want to: Run floppy-based diagnostic tools from CDROM drives. More and more PCs are...

Free Windows Linux
Recover deleted files Portable Add a feature

40 Like
SliTaz

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...

Free Open Source Linux
Lightweight Portable Portable Linux Add a feature

48 Like
Whonix

Whonix is a desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. Whonix mitigates the threat of common attack vectors while maintaining usability. Online...

Free Open Source Linux
Security & Privacy Add a feature

16 Like