NixBSD Alternatives

NixBSD is described as 'Attempt to make a reproducible and declarable BSD, based on NixOS. Although theoretically much of this work could be copied to build other BSDs, all work thus far has been focused on building a FreeBSD distribution' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NixBSD for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Self-Hosted, Windows and Mac apps. The best NixBSD alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NixBSD are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Trisquel icon

    Trisquel

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    Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU + Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  2. 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.

    184 Ubuntu Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. HoloISO icon

    HoloISO

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    SteamOS 3 (Holo) archiso configuration.

    71 HoloISO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • HoloISO is the most popular Mac alternative to NixBSD.

    • HoloISO is Free and Open SourceNixBSD is also Free and Open Source
    • HoloISO is LightweightNixBSD is not according to our users
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    Zorin OS

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    Mageia

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    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    198 Mageia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  8. GNU Guix icon

    GNU Guix

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    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
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  11. Peppermint OS icon

    Peppermint OS

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    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks without the need for extensive setup or customization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  12. Ultramarine Linux icon

    Ultramarine Linux

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    100% Fedora-compatible Linux distribution with stable updates, open-source packages, out-of-the-box tweaks, and enhanced setup for developers and everyday users, streamlining software creation, packaging, and immediate usability across all experience levels.

    167 Ultramarine Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    GNOME is a simple, elegant, and intuitive desktop environment with a focus on productivity.
     
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    antiX

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    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    172 antiX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  14. EasyOS icon

    EasyOS

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  15. Nanos icon

    Nanos

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    Nanos is a new kernel designed to run one and only one application in a virtualized environment. It has several constraints on it compared to a general purpose operating system such as Windows or Linux - namely it's a single process system with no support for running...

    15 Nanos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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