Tiny Core Linux AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like Tiny Core Linux

Tiny Core Linux is described as '(TCL) is a minimal Linux operating system that manifests the Core Project's philosophy and focuses on providing a base system using BusyBox and flwm' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Tiny Core Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and HP webOS apps. The best Tiny Core Linux alternative is Fedora, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tiny Core Linux are EndeavourOS, Lubuntu, Puppy Linux and Haiku.

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  1. Fedora icon
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    Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

    182 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. EndeavourOS icon
     61 likes

    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

    163 EndeavourOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Lubuntu icon
     245 likes

    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    183 Lubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Lubuntu as an Alternative to Tiny Core Linux
    matgemini_trsns12
    Negative
    0

    It may be a linux distribution but of a totally different scope! So not an alternative

    Lubuntu icon
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    • Lubuntu is Free and Open SourceTiny Core Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Lubuntu is Customizable and Privacy focusedTiny Core Linux is not according to our users
  4. Puppy Linux icon
     101 likes

    Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003.

    193 Puppy Linux alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Puppy Linux as an Alternative to Tiny Core Linux
    riveravaldez
    Positive
    1

    Small distro. Good for old/low resources hardware.

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    • Puppy Linux is Free and Open SourceTiny Core Linux is also Free and Open Source
  5. Haiku icon
     101 likes

    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    224 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Asahi Linux icon
     14 likes

    Asahi Linux is a project and community with the goal of porting Linux to Apple Silicon Macs, starting with the 2020 M1 Mac Mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  7. DietPi icon
     16 likes

    DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system mostly targeted against IoT devices. With DietPi you can install specially optimized software with a few clicks. It has an easy-to-use whiptail GUI for its many configuration and system management options and a helpful...

    135 DietPi alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. SliTaz icon
     54 likes

    SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a CD-ROM or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about SliTaz as an Alternative to Tiny Core Linux
    riveravaldez
    Positive
    0

    Complete system, carefully and extensively developed, and extremely lightweight.

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    • SliTaz is Free and Open SourceTiny Core Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • SliTaz is CustomizableTiny Core Linux is not according to our users
  9. TempleOS icon
     14 likes

    The Temple Operating System (TempleOS) is a free and open source, x86_64, non-preemptive, multi-tasking PC operating system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Porteus icon
     15 likes

    Porteus is a complete linux operating system that is optimized to run from CD, USB flash drive, hard drive, or other bootable storage media. It's small (under 300Mb) and insanely fast which allows you to start up and get online while most other operating systems are left...

    26 Porteus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. MenuetOS icon
     9 likes

    MenuetOS is an Operating System in development for the PC written entirely in 32/64 bit assembly language. Menuet64 is released under proprietary license and Menuet32 under GPL. Menuet supports 32/64 bit x86 assembly programming for smaller, faster and less resource hungry...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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