Ubuntu Alternatives

The top-rated alternative to Ubuntu is Linux Mint, which is free and open source. People also recommend Kubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Xubuntu. There's no shortage of Operating Systems like Ubuntu, with more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Windows, Mac and the web.

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  1. PrismLinux icon
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    PrismLinux is a performance-oriented, Arch-based distribution featuring a graphical installer and optimized kernels (Liquorix/Zen) for a fast, simple, and rolling-release desktop experience.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  2. AOSC OS icon
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    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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    • Linux
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  3. GeckoLinux icon
     7 likes

    GeckoLinux is a Linux spin based on the openSUSE distribution, with a focus on polish and out-of-the-box usability on the desktop.

    108 GeckoLinux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. MINIX 3 icon
     12 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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. CRUX Linux icon
     4 likes

    CRUX is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Calculate Linux is based on Gentoo that is well known for its stability and great performance on a broad range of hardware: from Pentium Pro to modern CPUs.

    158 Calculate Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. Pengwin icon
     2 likes

    The first Linux® distribution optimized for WSL. Based on Debian®. From open-source software startup Whitewater Foundry. Formerly known as WLinux.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Trenta OS icon
     2 likes

    Beautiful, Open, and Free - Trenta OS is a Linux based operating system that aims to compete graphically with some well known premium operating systems but in the free & open-source Linux world.

    67 Trenta OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Elive icon
     7 likes

    Elive provides a dynamic and clean interface without saturating the look. Nothing in the desktop is static. Simplicity and intuitive is one of its best points.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. aptosid icon
     6 likes

    aptosid is an operating system based on the Debian GNU/Linux unstable branch, codenamed sid, and our ISOs hold fast to the core values and the Social Contract of Debian (DFSG).

    129 aptosid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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