Lubuntu Alternatives

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, Chrome OS, Self-Hosted 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 Zorin OS.

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  1. ReactOS icon

    ReactOS

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    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    193 ReactOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ReactOS
    ReactOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows XP Compatibility
    2.  Run Windows software
    3.  Nt kernel
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Community-based
    7.  Windows Compatible

    ReactOS VS Lubuntu

     
    Comments about ReactOS as an Alternative to Lubuntu
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    Negative Jun 18, 2020
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    Not completely finished, although not sure about how lightweight it is. Maybe someday it might be a good alternative.

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    • ReactOS is the most popular Windows alternative to Lubuntu.

    • ReactOS is Free and Open SourceLubuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • ReactOS is LightweightLubuntu is not according to our users
  2. Raspberry Pi OS icon

    Raspberry Pi OS

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    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    189 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Raspberry Pi OS screenshot 1

    Raspberry Pi OS Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Linux command line
    3.  Based on Debian

    Raspberry Pi OS VS Lubuntu

     
  4. Windows 11 icon

    Windows 11

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    Experience the latest Windows OS with a new Start menu, integrated Teams, and gaming technologies like Auto HDR. Improved security with stricter requirements enhances protection, and seamless Microsoft Account integration makes it ideal for modern devices.

    165 Windows 11 alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 11 screenshot 1

    Windows 11 Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Tablet support
    5.  Auto Update
    6.  ARM support

    Windows 11 VS Lubuntu

     

    • Windows 11 is the most popular commercial alternative to Lubuntu.

    • Windows 11 is Paid and ProprietaryLubuntu is Free and Open Source
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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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    Puppy Linux

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

    190 Puppy Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Puppy Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Persistent Storage

    Puppy Linux VS Lubuntu

     
    Comments about Puppy Linux as an Alternative to Lubuntu
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    Positive Nov 25, 2016
    0

    not reliable for day-to-day work

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    • Almost everyone thinks Puppy Linux is a great Lubuntu alternative.

    • Puppy Linux is Free and Open SourceLubuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • Puppy Linux is LightweightLubuntu is not according to our users
  7. Nobara Linux icon

    Nobara Linux

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    The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...

    94 Nobara Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Nobara Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Gaming-focused
    4.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Based on Fedora
    7. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration

    Nobara Linux VS Lubuntu

     
  8. Ubuntu MATE icon

    Ubuntu MATE

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu MATE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  ARM support
    6.  Based on Debian

    Ubuntu MATE VS Lubuntu

     
  10. Solus icon

    Solus

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    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    192 Solus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Solus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode

    Solus VS Lubuntu

     
  11. Vanilla OS icon

    Vanilla OS

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    Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

    87 Vanilla OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vanilla OS Controls

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Debian package compatible
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Based on Ubuntu
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Rolling Release
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Flatpak
    11.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    12.  Based on Debian

    Vanilla OS VS Lubuntu

     
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    CentOS

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    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen

    CentOS Features

    1.  Shell integration

    CentOS VS Lubuntu

     
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    Alpine Linux

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    Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.

    85 Alpine Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Alpine Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Alpine Linux VS Lubuntu

     
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