Raspberry Pi OS Alternatives

Raspberry Pi OS is described as '(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' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Raspberry Pi OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Raspberry Pi OS alternative is Ubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Raspberry Pi OS are Arch Linux, Zorin OS, Manjaro Linux and openSUSE.

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  1. SemiCode OS icon

    SemiCode OS

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    Best Linux distro for programmers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  2. Hanthana Linux icon

    Hanthana Linux

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    Hanthana is a Linux based operating system and a Fedora remix suitable for desktop and laptop users. Hanthana comes to you in the form of a Live CD for regular PC (i686 architecture) systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. Node OS icon

    Node OS

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    NodeOS is a lightweight operating system using Node.js as userspace and managed by npm. Any package in npm is a NodeOS package, which at last count was 244,180 packages. The goal of NodeOS is to provide just enough to let npm provide the rest.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    pearOS

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    pearOS is a linux distribution that aims for UI and UX, offering a mac like feeling, now even on older PCs. Why hackintosh when you can pearintosh?

    45 pearOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. ZealOS icon

    ZealOS

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    The Zeal Operating System is a modernized, professional fork of the 64-bit Temple Operating System. Guiding principles of development include transparency, full user control, and adherence to public-domain/open-source implementations.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  8. AcademiX GNU/Linux icon

    AcademiX GNU/Linux

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    AcademiX GNU/Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed specifically for education. The distribution was built on the Debian Linux (Stretch / Buster) distribution and contains free software for education.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Anarchy Installer icon

    Anarchy Installer

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    Our goal is to create a simple and intuitive Arch Linux installer, focusing on improving the user experience. Some of Anarchy's features are:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. GNOME OS icon

    GNOME OS

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    With the release of GNOME 3.38.0, we started producing and distributing bootable VM images for debugging and testing features before they hit any distribution repository. We called the images GNOME OS. The name itself is not new, and what it stands for has not changed...

    59 GNOME OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
  12. KolibriOS icon

    KolibriOS

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    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...

    80 KolibriOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  13. Regolith Linux icon

    Regolith Linux

     7 likes

    Regolith Linux is a distro for people that prefer a spartan interface with polished and consistent system management. It brings together a trifecta of Ubuntu’s ubiquity, i3 -wm’s efficient and productive interface, and Gnome’s system...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3
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  14. Voyager icon

    Voyager

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    Voyager Live is an Xubuntu distribution and live DVD showcasing the Xfce desktop environment. Its features include the Avant Window Navigator or AWN (a dock-like navigation bar), Conky (a program which...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  15. Turkman Linux icon

    Turkman Linux

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    Turkman Linux is a independent GNU/Linux distribution. It uses its own YMP (Yerli ve Milli Package) manager. Turkman Linux is a distribution originating from Turkiye. 🇹🇷.

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    • Linux
     
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