Ubuntu Server Alternatives

Ubuntu Server is described as 'The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Ubuntu Server for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Windows and Mac apps. The best Ubuntu Server alternative is Debian, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ubuntu Server are Fedora, Tails, Zorin OS and openSUSE.

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  1. Oracle Solaris icon
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    Oracle Solaris is the #1 enterprise OS, delivering breakthrough high-availability, security, efficiency, and industry-leading scalability/performance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. ALT Linux icon
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    ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.

    205 ALT Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system from Amazon Web Services (AWS). It provides a security-focused, stable, and high-performance execution environment to develop and run cloud applications. Amazon Linux 2 is provided at no additional charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
     
  4. EU OS icon
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    Community-led Proof-of-Concept for a common free Operating System for the EU public sector.

    55 EU OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  5. 100% Fedora-compatible Linux distribution with stable updates, open-source packages, out-of-the-box tweaks, and enhanced setup for developers and everyday users, streamlining software creation, packaging, and immediate usability across all experience levels.

    169 Ultramarine Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Oracle Linux icon
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    Oracle Linux is a 100% binary compatible RHEL rebuild (just like CentOS) with many advantages: less delays between updates and security fixes to be available and BTRFS support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Nitrux OS icon
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    Debian-based Linux OS emphasizing beauty and efficiency. Uses KDE Plasma 5, AppImages, and OpenRC instead of systemd. Integrated with Maui Apps and Liquorix kernel for high responsiveness. Includes Firefox, NX Software Center, comprehensive app suite, and hardware probing.

    166 Nitrux OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. GNU Guix icon
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    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
     
  9. Edubuntu icon
     29 likes

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

    153 Edubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. Windows Server 2012, codenamed "Windows Server 8", is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2. Two pre-release versions, a developer preview and a beta version, were released during development.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    Windows Server 2012 vs Ubuntu Server Comments
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    Ubuntu Server is a generic server - it can be almost any form of server. Windows Server 2012 is a superb internet server, able to perform nearly any internet-focused task.

    • Windows Server 2012 is Paid and ProprietaryUbuntu Server is Free and Open Source
  11. SliTaz icon
     55 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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