Lubuntu AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like Lubuntu

Lubuntu is described as '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' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Lubuntu for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi apps. The best Lubuntu alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Lubuntu are Ubuntu, Manjaro Linux, elementary OS and Xubuntu.

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  1. Linux Mint icon

    Linux Mint

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    Elegant Linux desktop OS based on Ubuntu and Debian, featuring unique menus, web-based package installation, full multimedia codecs, browser plugins, custom configuration tools, community feedback, robust updates, and approximately 30,000 available packages.

    175 Linux Mint alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Windows-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    4.  Cinnamon Desktop
    5.  Debian package compatible
    6.  Linux-based
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Out Of The Box
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Community-based
    12.  Built-in File Manager

    Linux Mint VS Lubuntu

     
    Comments about Linux Mint as an Alternative to Lubuntu
    beat_truck
    Positive •May 20, 2018
    3

    With the XFCE desktop, Mint isn't quite as lightweight as Lubuntu, but it is still fast and a good choice for older hardware.

    WeCanDoThis52
    Negative •Jan 17, 2018
    -3

    Lubuntu is designed to be fast and usable on older computers. Linux Mint is a heavyweight, full-featued OS that would slow an older PC to a crawl.

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    Linux Mint icon

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to Lubuntu.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Lubuntu.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceLubuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedLubuntu is not according to our users
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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.

    158 Ubuntu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  APT package manager
    4.  Support for Unicode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Kde support
    8.  Support for .deb files
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  OTA Updates
    12.  Debian package compatible

    Ubuntu VS Lubuntu

     
    Comments about Ubuntu as an Alternative to Lubuntu
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    Guest
    Negative •Jul 31, 2016
    13

    A key feature of Lubuntu is its light-weightedness. Ubuntu couldn't be any farther from this.

    Guest
    Negative •Jan 17, 2018
    11

    Lubuntu is a lightweight OS specifically designed to be fast and compatible with older hardware. Ubuntu is not lightweight.

    chelovekot
    Positive •Mar 25, 2017
    3

    Lubuntu works much faster, than Ubuntu. LXDE desktop environtment is not so massive, than Unity.

    Lubuntu Icon
    Ubuntu icon

    • This alternative is disputed. Ubuntu is a legitimate Lubuntu alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Ubuntu is Free and Open SourceLubuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu is Customizable and LightweightLubuntu is not according to our users
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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...

    175 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Clean design
    5.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Arch User Repository
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  Out Of The Box
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    10.  Live booting from usb
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Wiki documentation

    Manjaro Linux VS Lubuntu

     
    Comments about Manjaro Linux as an Alternative to Lubuntu
    Guest
    Negative •Jun 18, 2020
    0

    Not as lightweight as Lubuntu.

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    Manjaro Linux icon
    • Manjaro Linux is Free and Open SourceLubuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • Manjaro Linux is Customizable and LightweightLubuntu is not according to our users
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    elementary OS

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

    193 elementary OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Boot Screen

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Debian package compatible
    4.  Flatpak
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Out Of The Box
    8.  App center
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Works Offline

    elementary OS VS Lubuntu

     
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu 19.10

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  XFCE support
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking

    Xubuntu VS Lubuntu

     
    Comments about Xubuntu as an Alternative to Lubuntu
    Guest
    Positive •Jul 8, 2017
    2

    Xubuntu is still light weight distro, with richer features and software. It's more user friendly. Its XFCE is closer to those well-known full featured desktop enviroments like Unity, Gnome and KDE than LXDE is.

    Felippe Henrique Diniz de Castro
    Positive •Jul 9, 2018
    0

    I prefer to use it instead of Lubuntu, because Xfce is way better than LXDE and both don't consume too many resources.

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    Xubuntu icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Xubuntu is a great Lubuntu alternative.

    • Xubuntu is Free and Open SourceLubuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • Xubuntu is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLubuntu is not according to our users
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    Zorin OS

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    Zorin OS is an easy to use, Linux-based operating system designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.

    178 Zorin OS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Windows 10 layout

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  Gaming-focused
    6.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Windows like desktop
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Windows-like
    4.  Out Of The Box
    5.  Run Windows software
    6.  Printer compatibility
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Based on Ubuntu
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Debian package compatible
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  User Levels

    Zorin OS VS Lubuntu

     
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    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.

    196 Kubuntu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable
    4.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Rolling Release
    7.  Desktop Application

    Kubuntu VS Lubuntu

     
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    macOS

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    A Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.

    172 macOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    macOS screenshot 1

    Top macOS Features

    1.  Consistent UI
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Usability
    4.  Spotlight
    5. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Chromecast Support
    10.  Voice Commands
    11.  QuickLook File Preview

    macOS VS Lubuntu

     
    Comments about macOS as an Alternative to Lubuntu
    Guest
    Negative •Jan 4, 2023
    0

    too much OS bloat, not based on Linux, proprietary to Apple hardware

    Guest
    Negative •Jun 18, 2020
    -1

    macOS is not free, and only comes with apple computers.

    Lubuntu Icon
    macOS icon

    • This alternative is disputed. macOS is a legitimate Lubuntu alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Lubuntu.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryLubuntu is Free and Open Source
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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.

    188 Qubes OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
    Qubes OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Software Compartmentalization
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Domain isolation
    5.  Tor
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Rolling Release
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Based on Fedora

    Qubes OS VS Lubuntu

     
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    NixOS

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    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...

    183 NixOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    NixOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  Linux-based

    NixOS VS Lubuntu

     

    • NixOS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Lubuntu.

    • NixOS is Free and Open SourceLubuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • NixOS is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLubuntu is not according to our users
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