Mezzano AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like Mezzano

Mezzano is described as 'An operating system written in Common Lisp. Contribute to froggey/Mezzano development by creating an account on GitHub' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Mezzano for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and Arch Linux apps. The best Mezzano alternative is Arch Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mezzano are Xubuntu, EndeavourOS, Lubuntu and Puppy Linux.

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Mezzano alternatives page was last updated Feb 20, 2025
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  1. 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.

    192 Arch Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Bleeding edge
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Package Control

    Arch Linux VS Mezzano

     

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

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

    • Arch Linux is Free and Open SourceMezzano is also Free and Open Source
    • Arch Linux is Customizable, Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedMezzano is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    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 Mezzano

     
  4. EndeavourOS icon

    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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EndeavourOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Desktop Environment
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Arch Linux
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  Command line interface
    11.  ARM support

    EndeavourOS VS Mezzano

     
  5. 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.

    182 Lubuntu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The new LXQt desktop.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Debian package compatible
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Based on Debian
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  XFCE support

    Lubuntu VS Mezzano

     
  6. Puppy Linux icon

    Puppy Linux

     100 likes
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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 Mezzano

     
  7. 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.

    220 Haiku alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    • Self-Hosted
    Haiku screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitasking
    2.  Independent
    3.  Native GUI
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Drag and Drop

    Haiku VS Mezzano

     

    • Haiku is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Mezzano.

    • Haiku is Free and Open SourceMezzano is also Free and Open Source
    • Haiku is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMezzano is not according to our users
  9. Bodhi Linux icon

    Bodhi Linux

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    Bodhi Linux, a lightweight distribution featuring the fast & fully customizable Moksha Desktop (https://alternativeto.net/software/moksha/about/). The 64-bit is built on top of Ubuntu (20.04). The 32-bit Non-PAE architecture has a Ubuntu 18.04 base – Bodhi Linux 6.0.

    110 Bodhi Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Bodhi Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Compatible with older computers
    2.  32-bit support
    3.  Based on Ubuntu

    Bodhi Linux VS Mezzano

     
  10. TempleOS icon

    TempleOS

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    The Temple Operating System (TempleOS) is a free and open source, x86_64, non-preemptive, multi-tasking PC operating system.

    36 TempleOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    TempleOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Specific for 64-Bit

    TempleOS VS Mezzano

     
  11. SliTaz icon

    SliTaz

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    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 less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SliTaz screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  Portable Linux
    5.  Technical versatility
    6.  Linux-based

    SliTaz VS Mezzano

     
  12. EasyOS icon

    EasyOS

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    EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution that uses many technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux .

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EasyOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    EasyOS VS Mezzano

     
  13. WattOS icon

    WattOS

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    wattOS is a fast desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. Using the lightweight Openbox window manager as its default user interface, the distribution strives to be as energy-efficient as possible...

    171 WattOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    WattOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Based on Debian

    WattOS VS Mezzano

     
  14. Porteus icon

    Porteus

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    Porteus is a complete linux operating system that is optimized to run from CD, USB flash drive, hard drive, or other bootable storage media. It's small (under 300Mb) and insanely fast which allows you to start up and get online while most other operating systems are left...

    25 Porteus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Porteus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable Linux
    2.  Persistent Storage
    3.  Small-footprint

    Porteus VS Mezzano

     
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