Puppy Linux Alternatives

Apps similar to Puppy Linux include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux and CachyOS. You're spoiled for choice with Operating Systems like Puppy Linux: we list more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Mac, Windows and the web.

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  1. MX Linux icon
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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.

    195 MX Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  2. Ubuntu MATE icon
     97 likes

    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    216 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

    96 Artix Linux alternatives

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  5. Haiku icon
     104 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.

    238 Haiku alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Haiku
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  6. OpenBSD icon
     73 likes

    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.

    203 OpenBSD alternatives

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    • Open Source

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    • BSD
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  7. Vinix icon
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    Vinix is an effort to write a modern, fast, and useful operating system in the V programming language.

    64 Vinix alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Alpine Linux
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  8. Vanilla OS icon
     18 likes

    Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

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  9. Garuda Linux icon
     29 likes

    Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    186 Garuda Linux alternatives

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  10. Solus icon
     72 likes

    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    212 Solus alternatives

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    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. Q4OS icon
     30 likes

    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.

    190 Q4OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  12. Void Linux icon
     25 likes

    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...

    219 Void Linux alternatives

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    • Linux
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