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The best Linux Distro alternative to miniBSD is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to miniBSD and loads of them are Linux Distros so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Distro alternatives to miniBSD are Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and Manjaro Linux.

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miniBSD alternatives page was last updated Aug 19, 2019
  1. Linux Mint icon
     1099 likes

    Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Latest: Wilma (22).

    175 Linux Mint alternatives
    Linux Mint screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    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.  Application Launchers
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Community-based
    Linux Mint iconminiBSD Icon

    Linux Mint VS miniBSD

    Is Linux Mint a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to miniBSD.

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

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceminiBSD is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightminiBSD is not according to our users
  2. Debian icon
     1113 likes

    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    186 Debian alternatives
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Package Control
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    Debian iconminiBSD Icon

    Debian VS miniBSD

    Is Debian a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to miniBSD.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceminiBSD is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedminiBSD is not according to our users
  3. Fedora icon
     557 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.

    177 Fedora alternatives
    Fedora 38

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Out Of The Box
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Support for BTRFS
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Separated workspaces
    12.  No registration required
    Fedora iconminiBSD Icon

    Fedora VS miniBSD

    Is Fedora a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  4. Arch Linux icon
     742 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.

    188 Arch Linux alternatives
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    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.  No Tracking
    7.  Bleeding edge
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Package Control
    12.  Works Offline
    Arch Linux iconminiBSD Icon

    Arch Linux VS miniBSD

    Is Arch Linux a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  5. Manjaro Linux icon
     326 likes

    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...

    180 Manjaro Linux alternatives
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux

    Properties

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

    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 iconminiBSD Icon

    Manjaro Linux VS miniBSD

    Is Manjaro Linux a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  6. openSUSE icon
     334 likes

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

    182 openSUSE alternatives
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Community-based
    openSUSE iconminiBSD Icon

    openSUSE VS miniBSD

    Is openSUSE a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  7. elementary OS icon
     341 likes

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

    190 elementary OS alternatives
    Boot Screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    elementary OS VS miniBSD

    Is elementary OS a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  8. Kubuntu icon
     271 likes

    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    193 Kubuntu alternatives
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Kubuntu VS miniBSD

    Is Kubuntu a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  9. Zorin OS icon
     116 likes

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

    177 Zorin OS alternatives
    Windows 10 layout

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Lightweight

    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 iconminiBSD Icon

    Zorin OS VS miniBSD

    Is Zorin OS a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  10. Pop!_OS icon
     82 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.

    167 Pop!_OS alternatives
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Automatic window tiling
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Content creators
    7.  Dark Mode
    Pop!_OS iconminiBSD Icon

    Pop!_OS VS miniBSD

    Is Pop!_OS a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  11. Xubuntu icon
     288 likes

    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.

    178 Xubuntu alternatives
    Xubuntu 19.10

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    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 iconminiBSD Icon

    Xubuntu VS miniBSD

    Is Xubuntu a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
  12. EndeavourOS icon
     41 likes

    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...

    170 EndeavourOS alternatives
    EndeavourOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    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
    EndeavourOS iconminiBSD Icon

    EndeavourOS VS miniBSD

    Is EndeavourOS a good alternative to miniBSD?
     
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