Macpup AlternativesOperating Systems & Linux Distros like Macpup

Macpup is described as 'Minimalist desktop Linux distribution based on Puppy Linux . It uses Enlightenment as the default window manager and provides a user interface resembling that of Apple's macOS' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Macpup for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Manjaro Linux, Arch Linux and Windows apps. The best Macpup alternative is Arch Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Macpup are Manjaro Linux, Xubuntu, Lubuntu and Windows 11.

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  1. Arch Linux icon
    Arch Linux icon

    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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    • Arch Linux is the most popular Linux alternative to Macpup.

    • Arch Linux is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Macpup.

    • Arch Linux is Free and Open SourceMacpup is also Free and Open Source
    • Arch Linux is Customizable, Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedMacpup is not according to our users
  2. Manjaro Linux icon
    Manjaro Linux icon

    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.  Community-based
    4.  Clean design
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

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

    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 iconMacpup Icon

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  5. Lubuntu icon
    Lubuntu icon

    Lubuntu

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    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.

    190 Lubuntu alternatives
    The new LXQt desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    +5
    Lubuntu screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Debian package compatible
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  XFCE support
    Lubuntu iconMacpup Icon

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  6. Windows 11 icon
    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.

    164 Windows 11 alternatives
    Windows 11 screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    Windows 11 screenshot 1
    Windows 11 screenshot 2
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    Windows 11 screenshot 3
    Windows 11 iconMacpup Icon

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    • Windows 11 is the most popular Windows alternative to Macpup.

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

    • Windows 11 is Paid and ProprietaryMacpup is Free and Open Source
  7. EndeavourOS icon
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    EndeavourOS

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    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

    174 EndeavourOS alternatives
    EndeavourOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Desktop Environment
    3.  Based on Arch Linux
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Portable
    6.  Command line interface
    EndeavourOS iconMacpup Icon

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  9. Puppy Linux icon
    Puppy Linux icon

    Puppy Linux

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

    192 Puppy Linux alternatives
    Puppy Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Puppy Linux screenshot 1
    Puppy Linux screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Persistent Storage
    Puppy Linux iconMacpup Icon

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  10. Ubuntu MATE icon
    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.

    201 Ubuntu MATE alternatives
    Ubuntu MATE screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  ARM support
    4.  Based on Debian
    Ubuntu MATE iconMacpup Icon

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  11. Haiku icon
    Haiku icon

    Haiku

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    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    206 Haiku alternatives
    Haiku screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    Haiku screenshot 1
    Haiku screenshot 2
    +7
    Haiku screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multitasking
    3.  Independent
    4.  Native GUI
    5.  Drag and Drop
    Haiku iconMacpup Icon

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  12. Garuda Linux icon
    Garuda Linux icon

    Garuda Linux

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    Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    168 Garuda Linux alternatives
    Garuda Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Garuda Linux screenshot 1
    Garuda Linux screenshot 2
    +5
    Garuda Linux screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Performance Monitoring
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Based on Arch Linux
    4.  Driver auto install
    5.  Guided configuration
    6.  Rolling Release
    Garuda Linux iconMacpup Icon

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  13. Alpine Linux icon
    Alpine Linux icon

    Alpine Linux

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

    86 Alpine Linux alternatives
    Alpine Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  No Tracking
    Alpine Linux iconMacpup Icon

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  14. Ubuntu Server icon
    Ubuntu Server icon

    Ubuntu Server

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    The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.

    201 Ubuntu Server alternatives
    Ubuntu Server screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Ubuntu Server Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Distribution
    Ubuntu Server iconMacpup Icon

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