Porteus AlternativesOperating Systems & Linux Distros like Porteus

Porteus is described as 'Complete linux operating system that is optimized to run from CD, USB flash drive, hard drive, or other bootable storage media. It's small (under 300Mb) and insanely fast which allows you to start up and get online while most other operating systems are left' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Porteus for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and Chrome OS apps. The best Porteus alternative is Arch Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Porteus are Puppy Linux, Haiku, Chrome OS and Alpine Linux.

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Porteus is a complete linux operating system that is optimized to run from CD, USB flash drive, hard drive, or other bootable storage media. It's small (under 300Mb) and insanely fast which allows you to start up and...

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Porteus alternatives page was last updated Nov 17, 2024
  1. Arch Linux icon
     742 likes

    Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

    188 Arch Linux alternatives
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Bleeding edge
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Package Control
    12.  Works Offline
    Arch Linux iconPorteus Icon

    Arch Linux VS Porteus

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    Comments about Arch Linux as an Alternative to Porteus
     
    Guest

    Porteus can be downloaded, installed to a usb pendrive, booted live, installed to a hard drive and fully configured in the time it would take to boot Arch Linux, which would then take a week to configure before it inevitably broke.

    Negative commentAug 21, 2016
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    • This alternative is disputed. Arch Linux is a legitimate Porteus alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Arch Linux is the most popular Linux alternative to Porteus.

    • Arch Linux is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Porteus.

    • Arch Linux is Free and Open SourcePorteus is also Free and Open Source
    • Arch Linux is Customizable, Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedPorteus is not according to our users
  2. Puppy Linux icon
     101 likes

    Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003.

    188 Puppy Linux alternatives
    Puppy Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Persistent Storage
    Puppy Linux iconPorteus Icon

    Puppy Linux VS Porteus

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    Comments about Puppy Linux as an Alternative to Porteus
     
    Guest

    Porteus is best known for the KIOSK software... puppy isn't kiosk.

    Negative commentAug 13, 2024
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    Guest

    Puppy is a wide open, run as root system.

    Negative commentAug 21, 2016
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    • Puppy Linux is Free and Open SourcePorteus is also Free and Open Source
    • Puppy Linux is LightweightPorteus is not according to our users
  3. Haiku icon
     96 likes

    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    216 Haiku alternatives
    Haiku screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitasking
    2.  Independent
    3.  Native GUI
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Drag and Drop
    Haiku iconPorteus Icon

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  4. Chrome OS icon
     139 likes

    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.

    186 Chrome OS alternatives
    Chrome OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS

    Chrome OS Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Sync with Google Drive
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Chromecast Support
    8.  Google assistant
    9. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    Chrome OS iconPorteus Icon

    Chrome OS VS Porteus

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  5. Alpine Linux icon
     27 likes

    Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.

    85 Alpine Linux alternatives
    Alpine Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    Alpine Linux iconPorteus Icon

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  6. FydeOS icon
     8 likes

    FydeOS offers a choice for regular PCs to behave like Chromebooks with alternative supporting services, on-premise or in the cloud, with or without Google. Formerly known as "Flint OS".

    116 FydeOS alternatives
    FydeOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud based
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  ChromeOS-like
    FydeOS iconPorteus Icon

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  7. EasyOS icon
     3 likes

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

    89 EasyOS alternatives
    EasyOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    EasyOS iconPorteus Icon

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  8. SliTaz icon
     52 likes

    SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a CD-ROM or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.

    144 SliTaz alternatives
    SliTaz screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  Portable Linux
    5.  Technical versatility
    6.  Linux-based
    SliTaz iconPorteus Icon

    SliTaz VS Porteus

    Is SliTaz a good alternative to Porteus?
     
    Comments about SliTaz as an Alternative to Porteus
     
    Guest

    Although not quite as up to date, SliTaz is a very good, very fast, and genuinely lightweight OS.

    Positive commentAug 21, 2016
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    • SliTaz is Free and Open SourcePorteus is also Free and Open Source
    • SliTaz is LightweightPorteus is not according to our users
  9. Damn Small Linux icon
     28 likes

    Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.

    55 Damn Small Linux alternatives
    Damn Small Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux
    Damn Small Linux iconPorteus Icon

    Damn Small Linux VS Porteus

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    • Damn Small Linux is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Porteus.

    • Damn Small Linux is Free and Open SourcePorteus is also Free and Open Source
    • Damn Small Linux is LightweightPorteus is not according to our users
  10. Chromium OS icon
     11 likes

    Chromium OS is an open-source project, used primarily by developers, that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

    151 Chromium OS alternatives
    Chromium OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Chromium OS Features

    1.  Linux-based
    Chromium OS iconPorteus Icon

    Chromium OS VS Porteus

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  11. KolibriOS icon
     15 likes

    KolibriOS is a tiny yet incredibly powerful and fast operating system. This power requires only a few megabyte disk space and 8MB of RAM to run. Kolibri features a rich set of applications that include word processor, image viewer, graphical editor, web browser and well over 30...

    38 KolibriOS alternatives
    KolibriOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    KolibriOS iconPorteus Icon

    KolibriOS VS Porteus

    Is KolibriOS a good alternative to Porteus?
     
    • KolibriOS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Porteus.

    • KolibriOS is Free and Open SourcePorteus is also Free and Open Source
    • KolibriOS is LightweightPorteus is not according to our users
  12. MenuetOS icon
     6 likes

    MenuetOS is an Operating System in development for the PC written entirely in 32/64 bit assembly language. Menuet64 is released under proprietary license and Menuet32 under GPL. Menuet supports 32/64 bit x86 assembly programming for smaller, faster and less resource hungry...

    38 MenuetOS alternatives
    Window transparency, preview, freeform

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    MenuetOS iconPorteus Icon

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