NixOS Alternatives

NixOS is described as 'GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less' and is a popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to NixOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, BSD and Windows apps. The best NixOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NixOS are Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux and Fedora.

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  1. MX Linux icon

    MX Linux

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    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    178 MX Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. KDE neon icon

    KDE neon

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    KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

    125 KDE neon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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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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  6. Artix Linux icon

    Artix Linux

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    Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  7. Q4OS icon

    Q4OS

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    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    177 Q4OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  10. Slackware icon

    Slackware

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    Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...

    178 Slackware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. Void Linux icon

    Void Linux

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    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages...

    210 Void Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE
     
  12. Chrome OS icon

    Chrome OS

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    Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google that uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface, so it works primarily with web applications.

    191 Chrome OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Chrome OS
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  13. 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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  14. SUSE Linux Enterprise icon

    SUSE Linux Enterprise

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    SUSE is the original provider of the enterprise Linux distribution and the most interoperable platform for mission-critical computing. It's the only Linux recommended by VMware, Microsoft and SAP. And it's supported on more hardware and software than any other enterprise...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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