SerenityOS Alternatives

SerenityOS is described as 'Serenity is a graphical 32-bit Unix-like operating system with 90s aesthetics and built for x86 systems' and is a operating system in the system & hardware category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SerenityOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Chrome OS and Mac apps. The best SerenityOS alternative is Tails, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SerenityOS are Zorin OS, Lubuntu, Rocky Linux and Void Linux.

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Serenity is a graphical 32-bit Unix-like operating system with 90s aesthetics and built for x86 systems.

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SerenityOS alternatives page was last updated Oct 2, 2024
  1. AlmaLinux icon
     7 likes

    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    139 AlmaLinux alternatives
    AlmaLinux Desktop Environment

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    AlmaLinux Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Community-based
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  2. Bodhi Linux icon
     47 likes

    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.

    121 Bodhi Linux alternatives
    Bodhi Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Compatible with older computers
    2.  32-bit support
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
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  3. GhostBSD icon
     12 likes

    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    197 GhostBSD alternatives
    GhostBSD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
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  4. Edubuntu icon
     27 likes

    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    167 Edubuntu alternatives
    Edubuntu screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. SparkyLinux icon
     6 likes

    SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.

    169 SparkyLinux alternatives
    SparkyLinux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    SparkyLinux Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Debian
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  6. antiX icon
     17 likes

    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    187 antiX alternatives
    antiX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Based on Debian
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  7. Pardus icon
     22 likes

    Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution funded and developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK). Pardus’ main focus is home use and office-related work with a user-friendly graphical interface using Gnome or Xfce desktop environments.

    138 Pardus alternatives
    Pardus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  XFCE support
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  8. Damn Small Linux icon
     28 likes

    Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.

    56 Damn Small Linux alternatives
    Damn Small Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux
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    • Damn Small Linux is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to SerenityOS.

    • Damn Small Linux is Free and Open SourceSerenityOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Damn Small Linux is LightweightSerenityOS is not according to our users
  9. Essence icon
     3 likes

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

    127 Essence alternatives
    Essence screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Regolith Linux icon
     6 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...

    215 Regolith Linux alternatives
    Regolith Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3

    Regolith Linux Features

    1.  Tiling Window Manager
    2.  Tiling Layouts
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
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  11. WattOS icon
     8 likes

    wattOS is a fast desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. Using the lightweight Openbox window manager as its default user interface, the distribution strives to be as energy-efficient as possible...

    181 WattOS alternatives
    WattOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Based on Debian
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  12. NomadBSD icon
     6 likes

    NomadBSD is a persistent live system for USB flash drives, based on FreeBSD. Together with automatic hardware detection and setup, it is configured to be used as a desktop system that works out of the box, but can also be used for data...

    180 NomadBSD alternatives
    NomadBSD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD

    NomadBSD Features

    1.  Portable
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