Open Source Linux Mint Alternatives Filtered by 'Linux-based'

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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.

   179 Ubuntu alternatives

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   • Free
   • Open Source

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   • Linux Distro
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   • United Kingdom

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   • Linux
   • Ubuntu

   • United Kingdom

   

   

   

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   Negative comment by John Fastman · Apr 18, 2018

   As of 2018, Ubuntu's installer will collect data about user devices. This has caused outrage amongst Linux users. Firstly, it's opt-out, rather than opt-in. Secondly, it shouldn't even be there. Thirdly, Canonical (Ubuntu's creators) have a very poor record on privacy, including harvesting local searches to drive Amazon sales and hostility to critics or their privacy practices. Try Linux Mint or Manjaro instead.

   Negative comment by AegisCZ · Aug 21, 2017

   Ubuntu is less inituitive and takes up more resources

   Positive comment by Felippe HD · Jul 6, 2018

   Ubuntu is more stable and more up-to-date than Mint. Without Ubuntu, there's no Mint. But I like both.

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   • Ubuntu is Free and Open SourceLinux Mint is also Free and Open Source
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   Fedora

    636 likes

   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.

   194 Fedora alternatives

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   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

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   • United States

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   • Linux

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by Guest · Oct 17, 2020

   It supports the latest technologies, and has great driver support built in for recent hardware. It works right after install, and it's easy to use and maintain. Without a doubt, my favourite!

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   • Fedora is Free and Open SourceLinux Mint is also Free and Open Source
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   Arch Linux

    812 likes

   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.

   210 Arch Linux alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

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   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Canada

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   • Linux

   • Canada

   

   

   

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   Negative comment by John Fastman · Dec 20, 2016

   Arch linux is a difficult to get into distro for beginners or even average users because it requires a detailed knowledge of how you want the system setup and to be able to do this from the command line prompt. However, for those wanting an Arch-based distro that is even more user friendly than Mint, try Manjaro: comes in many different flavours, works "out-of-the-box" all times I've tried it, has faster responses to security vulnerabilities and has great community support.

   Negative comment by AegisCZ · Aug 21, 2017

   Natively doesn't support some wireless drivers

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   • Arch Linux is Free and Open SourceLinux Mint is also Free and Open Source
   • Arch Linux is MinimalisticLinux Mint is not according to our users
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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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   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...

   189 Manjaro Linux alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Arch Linux

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by NikWillOrStuff · Feb 25, 2020

   Manjaro (especially the KDE edition) has a fairly similar overall interface and feature set, plus it's based on Arch! It's also the first linux distro I've tried and didn't run into issues or missing features :)

   Positive comment by Guest · Jan 5, 2018

   Its a different repo base but the UI looks like the one from Linux Mint

   Positive comment by Guest · Dec 10, 2020

   Cant really say. Linux mint is getting slower and slower. Manjaro is an option, if Manjaro has a 32 bit version that is.

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   • Manjaro Linux is Free and Open SourceLinux Mint is also Free and Open Source
   • Manjaro Linux is Security-focusedLinux Mint is not according to our users
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   Zorin OS

    161 likes

   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 privacy-focused updates.

   195 Zorin OS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Ireland
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Ireland
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by Victor Bennie · May 6, 2023

   Zorin OS has better looks, it's more polished and intuitive. Also Zorin OS has vibrant development team behind it.

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   • Zorin OS is Freemium and Open SourceLinux Mint is Free and Open Source
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   openSUSE

    352 likes

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

   206 openSUSE alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Germany
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   Negative comment by valerie · May 3, 2023

   opensuse was designed for enterprise use, and it's not much good outside of enterprise use. iirc most drivers are hit-or-miss, and the UI is clunky and unintuitive.

   its okay (i suppose) for enterprise use, but against mint -- which you're probably using for daily use -- its a terrible option

   Negative comment by Guest · Mar 21, 2016

   It has many bugs and software problems

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    Pop!_OS

     106 likes

    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.

    187 Pop!_OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • United States

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    • Linux

    • United States

    

    

    

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    NixOS

     77 likes

    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    199 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    

    

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    Qubes OS

     129 likes

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

    202 Qubes OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Negative comment by John Fastman · May 20, 2018

    Qubes is fantastic for security freaks. It runs programs in disposable VMs so that things can't cross contaminate/infect each other. But this is a hassle and far from what the average Ubuntu user will want from their system. Huge thumbs up for Qubes, but just not as an Ubuntu replacement.

    Negative comment by Guest · Sep 25, 2021

    Qubes OS does not come with any applications and I can't even put anything in a virtual machine because the virtualization engine is broken.

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    • Qubes OS is Free and Open SourceLinux Mint is also Free and Open Source
    • Qubes OS is Security-focusedLinux Mint is not according to our users
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    Gentoo

     174 likes

    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

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    • United States

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    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • United States

    

    

    

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    Negative comment by valerie · May 3, 2023

    gentoo is an unstable distro that makes you compile everything from scratch. it's advanced, and it expects you to know a lot about linux. it's also very, very unstable. any update could force you to recompile your kernel, at any point.

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    Ubuntu MATE

     97 likes

    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    212 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

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    • United Kingdom

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    • Linux

    • United Kingdom

    

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    Positive comment by Guest · Oct 26, 2021

    It has a very similar desktop experience to Linux Mint which comes with the Cinnamon and MATE desktops. It is close to the same system actually.

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    Puppy Linux

     106 likes

    Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003.

    203 Puppy Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Platforms

    • Linux

    

    

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