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. Kano OS icon
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    An open-source OS for exploration, creation, and play. Kano OS is based on the Raspbian OS which itself is based on Debian, a Linux based operating system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  2. Helal Linux icon
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    Helal Linux is an Islamic Arabic Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. Helal Linux features most important packages which means to Muslim user built-in, in addition to software developed by Helal Team, and a lot to discover.

    85 Helal Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. PikaOS icon
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    PikaOS is a gaming focused Linux distribution focussing on ease of use and high compatability. Using the know how from Nobara combined with a Ubuntu base.

    18 PikaOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. PrismLinux icon
     1 like

    PrismLinux is a performance-oriented, Arch-based distribution featuring a graphical installer and optimized kernels (Liquorix/Zen) for a fast, simple, and rolling-release desktop experience.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  5. Tom OS icon
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    TOS is an operating system developed by Tom Meyers The idea has been created because of one main reason. Installing arch always took a lot of time. After you installed it and had all software installed you spend an entire day of work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
     
  6. Ubermix icon
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    The ubermix is an all-free, specially built, Linux-based operating system designed from the ground up with the needs of education in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7.  1 like

    ParticleOS is a fully customizable immutable distribution implementing the concepts described in Fitting Everything Together.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. UbuntuCE icon
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    Ubuntu Christian Edition (UbuntuCE) is a free, open source operating system geared towards Christians. Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Essence icon
     3 likes

    A desktop operating system built from scratch, for control and simplicity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. MidnightBSD icon
     7 likes

    MidnightBSD is a new BSD-derived operating system developed with desktop users in mind. It includes all the software you'd expect for your daily tasks — email, web browsing, word processing, gaming, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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