Tails Alternatives

Apps similar to Tails include Kali Linux, which is free and open source. Other options are Qubes OS, Whonix, Parrot Security OS and Alpine Linux. Operating Systems like Tails are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Windows, Mac and the web.

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  1. Winux icon
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    Winux is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with a desktop environment designed to resemble Microsoft Windows. It is intended for users moving from older operating systems and is available as a downloadable Free Edition.

    28 Winux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
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  2. SparkyLinux icon
     10 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  3. Exodia OS icon
     4 likes

    Exodia OS is a highly customized Arch-based Linux distribution built for and by cybersecurity experts, and also for daily usage, capable of performing the strongest pentests and the simplest daily tasks.

    23 Exodia OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  4. MINIX 3 icon
     14 likes

    MINIX is a POSIX-compliant Unix-like operating system based on a tiny microkernel running in kernel mode with the rest of the operating system running as a number of isolated, protected, processes in user mode.

    150 MINIX 3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Endless OS icon
     12 likes

    Endless OS is a Linux-based operating system which provides a simplified and streamlined user experience using a customized desktop environment forked from GNOME 3. Rather than using a traditional Linux package management system, Endless OS uses a read-only root file system...

    176 Endless OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Pardus icon
     25 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. AnduinOS icon
     7 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.

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    • Linux
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  8. AOSC OS icon
     6 likes

    AOSC OS is the Linux distribution project of AOSC.

    AOSC OS is built independently, with some reference from some of the greatest Linux distributions from all over the world, namely Fedora, Arch Linux and Debian, etc. The system was initially built with bits and parts from the Li.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Edubuntu icon
     29 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Critical_OS icon
     2 likes

    Custom OS Based On Debian Testing, With Media & Development Tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. PCLinuxOS icon
     28 likes

    PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. Redox icon
     11 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)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Redox OS running COSMIC Editor
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