PikaOS AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like PikaOS

PikaOS is described as 'Gaming focused Linux distribution focussing on ease of use and high compatability. Using the know how from Nobara combined with a Ubuntu base' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PikaOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Raspberry Pi, Self-Hosted, Linux Mobile and Tor Browser apps. The best PikaOS alternative is Tails, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PikaOS are Lubuntu, Nobara Linux, Raspberry Pi OS and Umbrel.

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  1. Tails icon

    Tails

     248 likes

    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    130 Tails alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
    Tails screenshot 1
     

    • Tails is the most popular Linux alternative to PikaOS.

    • Tails is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PikaOS.

    • Tails is Free and Open SourcePikaOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Tails is Security-focusedPikaOS is not according to our users
  2. Lubuntu icon

    Lubuntu

     244 likes

    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The new LXQt desktop.
     
  4. Nobara Linux icon

    Nobara Linux

     27 likes

    The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...

    102 Nobara Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Nobara Linux screenshot 1
     
  5. Raspberry Pi OS icon

    Raspberry Pi OS

     105 likes

    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    194 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Raspberry Pi OS screenshot 1
     
  9. Rocky Linux icon

    Rocky Linux

     16 likes

    Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.

    173 Rocky Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    Rocky Desktop Environment
     
  10. DietPi icon

    DietPi

     16 likes

    DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system mostly targeted against IoT devices. With DietPi you can install specially optimized software with a few clicks. It has an easy-to-use whiptail GUI for its many configuration and system management options and a helpful...

    136 DietPi alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    DietPi configuration tool
     

    • DietPi is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PikaOS.

    • DietPi is Free and Open SourcePikaOS is also Free and Open Source
  11. Tizen OS icon

    Tizen OS

     33 likes

    Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.

    80 Tizen OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    Tizen OS screenshot 1
     
  12. Mageia icon

    Mageia

     28 likes

    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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    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mageia screenshot 1
     
  13. OpenMandriva Lx icon

    OpenMandriva Lx

     9 likes

    The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, and is based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen
     
  14. Ultramarine Linux icon

    Ultramarine Linux

     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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