RancherOS Alternatives

RancherOS is described as 'A simplified Linux distribution built from containers, for containers. Everything in RancherOS is managed by Docker, with minimum software needed to run Docker' and is an app in the development category. There are four alternatives to RancherOS for Linux, Kubernetes, Docker and Self-Hosted. The best RancherOS alternative is Kairos Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RancherOS are k3OS, LinuxKit and Talos Linux.

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  1. Kairos Linux icon

    Kairos Linux

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    Kairos is a cloud-native meta-Linux distribution that runs on Kubernetes and brings the power of the public cloud to your on-premises environment. With Kairos, you can build your own cloud with complete control and no vendor lock-in.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     

    • Kairos Linux is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to RancherOS.

    • Kairos Linux is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RancherOS.

    • Kairos Linux is Free and Open SourceRancherOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Kairos Linux is Privacy focusedRancherOS is not according to our users
  2. k3OS icon

    k3OS

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    k3OS is purpose-built to simplify Kubernetes operations in low-resource computing environments. Installs fast. Boots faster. Managed through Kubernetes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Kubernetes
     

    • k3OS is the most popular Linux alternative to RancherOS.

    • k3OS is Free and Open SourceRancherOS is also Free and Open Source
  4. LinuxKit icon

    LinuxKit

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    A toolkit for building secure, portable and lean operating systems for containers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Kubernetes
    • Docker
     
  5. Talos Linux icon

    Talos Linux

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    Talos Linux is a modern Linux distribution built for Kubernetes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Kubernetes
     
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