OpenBSD Alternatives

OpenBSD is described as 'The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography' and is a popular operating system in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to OpenBSD for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best OpenBSD alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenBSD are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. KDE neon icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Slackware icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Ubuntu Server icon
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. AlmaLinux icon
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    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    123 AlmaLinux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Q4OS icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  6. GhostBSD icon
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    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    181 GhostBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
  7. Devuan icon
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    Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Void Linux icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. NetBSD icon
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    NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system. It is available for a wide range of platforms, from large-scale servers and powerful desktop systems to handheld and embedded devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
  10. Artix Linux icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. GNU Guix icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
     
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