Tiny Core Linux AlternativesOperating Systems & Linux Distros 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 operating system 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 Lubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tiny Core Linux are EndeavourOS, Puppy Linux, Haiku and Alpine Linux.

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Tiny Core Linux (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.

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Tiny Core Linux alternatives page was last updated Jul 3, 2023
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  1. Lubuntu icon
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    Lubuntu

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    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.

    190 Lubuntu alternatives
    The new LXQt desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Debian package compatible
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Based on Debian
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  XFCE support
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    matgemini_trsns12

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

    Negative comment •Jul 3, 2023
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    • Lubuntu is the most popular Linux alternative to Tiny Core Linux.

    • Lubuntu is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tiny Core Linux.

    • Lubuntu is Free and Open SourceTiny Core Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Lubuntu is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTiny Core Linux is not according to our users
  2. EndeavourOS icon
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    EndeavourOS

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    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...

    174 EndeavourOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Desktop Environment
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Arch Linux
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  Command line interface
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  4. Puppy Linux icon
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    Puppy Linux

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    Linux is a free operating system, and Puppy Linux is a special build of Linux meant to make computing easy and fast.

    192 Puppy Linux alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Persistent Storage
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    riveravaldez

    Small distro. Good for old/low resources hardware.

    Positive comment •Aug 4, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks Puppy Linux is a great Tiny Core Linux alternative.

    • Puppy Linux is Free and Open SourceTiny Core Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Puppy Linux is LightweightTiny Core Linux is not according to our users
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    Haiku

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    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.

    206 Haiku alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multitasking
    3.  Independent
    4.  Native GUI
    5.  Drag and Drop
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  6. Alpine Linux icon
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    Alpine Linux

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    Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.

    86 Alpine Linux alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
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  7. SliTaz icon
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    SliTaz

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    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.

    152 SliTaz alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  Portable Linux
    5.  Technical versatility
    6.  Linux-based
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    riveravaldez

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

    Positive comment •Aug 4, 2020
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    • SliTaz is Free and Open SourceTiny Core Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • SliTaz is LightweightTiny Core Linux is not according to our users
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    DietPi

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    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...

    143 DietPi alternatives
    DietPi configuration tool

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Based on Debian
    DietPi software installation tool
    DietPi optimized software options
    +1
    DietPi backup tool
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    • DietPi is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Tiny Core Linux.

    • DietPi is Free and Open SourceTiny Core Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • DietPi is LightweightTiny Core Linux is not according to our users
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    EasyOS

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    EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution that uses many technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux .

    90 EasyOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
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    Damn Small Linux

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

    56 Damn Small Linux alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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 Tiny Core Linux.

    • Damn Small Linux is Free and Open SourceTiny Core Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Damn Small Linux is LightweightTiny Core Linux is not according to our users
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    Porteus

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    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...

    27 Porteus alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable Linux
    2.  Persistent Storage
    3.  Small-footprint
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  13. KolibriOS icon
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    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...

    38 KolibriOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
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    MenuetOS

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    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...

    38 MenuetOS alternatives
    Window transparency, preview, freeform

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    C-lib/Menuet CD (Quake, Doom, ..)
    Digital TV (dvb-t)
    +1
    Network
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