openSUSE Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to openSUSE is Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux. There's no shortage of Operating Systems like openSUSE, with more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Windows, Mac and Chrome OS.

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  1. PrismLinux icon
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    PrismLinux is a performance-oriented, Arch-based distribution featuring a graphical installer and optimized kernels (Liquorix/Zen) for a fast, simple, and rolling-release desktop experience.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  2. ArchBang icon
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    ArchBang is a simple GNU/Linux rolling release distribution which provides you with a lightweight Arch Linux system combined with the Openbox Window Manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  3. Pengwin icon
     2 likes

    The first Linux® distribution optimized for WSL. Based on Debian®. From open-source software startup Whitewater Foundry. Formerly known as WLinux.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. aptosid icon
     6 likes

    aptosid is an operating system based on the Debian GNU/Linux unstable branch, codenamed sid, and our ISOs hold fast to the core values and the Social Contract of Debian (DFSG).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. Korora Project icon
     10 likes

    Korora is an installable Fedora Remix Live USB image which aims to provide a complete out of the box experience for new users, including support for multimedia.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Calculate Linux is based on Gentoo that is well known for its stability and great performance on a broad range of hardware: from Pentium Pro to modern CPUs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. MiniOS icon
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    MiniOS is a lightweight and fast Linux distribution designed for installation on a USB drive. The MiniOS project was launched in 2009 as a Linux distribution for USB drives based on Mandriva Linux. However, in 2013 it was suspended due to the liquidation of Mandriva.

    48 MiniOS alternatives

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    • Linux
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  8. UbuntuCE icon
     1 like

    Ubuntu Christian Edition (UbuntuCE) is a free, open source operating system geared towards Christians. Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. ROSA Linux icon
     5 likes

    ROSA Linux is a Linux operating system and distribution, developed by Russian company LLC NTC IT ROSA. It is available in three different editions: ROSA Desktop Fresh (GNOME and KDE), ROSA Enterprise Desktop, and ROSA Enterprise Linux Server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mandriva Linux
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  10. Spatry's remix of Manjaro Linux! It comes with the XFCE desktop, lots of themes and a complete software set designed to give you an enjoyable user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
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  11. OpenIndiana icon
     14 likes

    OpenIndiana is a robust enterprise operating system, based on the illumos kernel. It is open source, free to use, community developed, and suitable for servers and desktops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenSolaris
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