Qubes OS Alternatives

Qubes OS is described as 'Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Qubes OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and BSD apps. The best Qubes OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Qubes OS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Bodhi Linux icon
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    Bodhi Linux, a lightweight distribution featuring the fast & fully customizable Moksha Desktop (https://alternativeto.net/software/moksha/about/). The 64-bit is built on top of Ubuntu (20.04). The 32-bit Non-PAE architecture has a Ubuntu 18.04 base – Bodhi Linux 6.0.

    109 Bodhi Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Nitrux OS icon
     7 likes

    Debian-based Linux OS emphasizing beauty and efficiency. Uses KDE Plasma 5, AppImages, and OpenRC instead of systemd. Integrated with Maui Apps and Liquorix kernel for high responsiveness. Includes Firefox, NX Software Center, comprehensive app suite, and hardware probing.

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    • Linux
     
  3. Peppermint OS icon
     28 likes

    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks without the need for extensive setup or customization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. ALT Linux icon
     16 likes

    ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Redox icon
     10 likes

    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
     
  6. Ubuntu Kylin icon
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    Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu subproject whose goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu that is more suitable for Chinese users using the Simplified Chinese writing system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. AnduinOS icon
     6 likes

    AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to facilitate developers transitioning from Windows to Linux by maintaining familiar operational habits and workflows.

    54 AnduinOS alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  8. DietPi icon
     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...

    135 DietPi alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Ubuntu Core icon
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    Ubuntu Core, a minimalist rendition of Ubuntu , is a lightweight, transactionally updated operating system designed for deployments on embedded and IoT devices, cloud and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Linux Kodachi icon
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    Kodachi is a Debian-based distro which can be run from a DVD or USB thumb drive. It filters network traffic via a VPN and Tor, obscuring the user's location. It attempts to clean up after itself, removing traces of its use from the computer.

    8 Linux Kodachi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  11. SliTaz icon
     54 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.

    142 SliTaz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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