Ubuntu Alternatives

Alternatives list

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   Vinix

    11 likes

   Vinix is an effort to write a modern, fast, and useful operating system in the V programming language.

   64 Vinix alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Lithuania
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Linux
   • Alpine Linux

   • Lithuania
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Vanilla OS

    18 likes

   Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • International

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Global

   

   

   

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   OpenBSD

    73 likes

   The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

   203 OpenBSD alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Operating System

   Platforms

   • BSD

   

   

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   Zorin OS

   Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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   Devuan

    24 likes

   Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.

   50 Devuan alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

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   Deepin

    62 likes

   Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

   211 Deepin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • China

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • China

   

   

   

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   Deepin vs Ubuntu Comments

   Positive comment by mlemmark · Jan 6, 2021

   This distribution is a proof of concept, a proof that you don't need to be big to do big things, I mean, their created the whole set of apps, the desktop environment, the installer, basically all by themselves while Ubuntu still depends on GNOME and haven't created such beautiful, fast, modern desktop environment.

   Negative comment by Guest · Oct 13, 2020

   Bad translation, a lot of things, like its store is both in English and Chinese, they removed the internacional store function. They just care about the Chinese users and takes so long to send security updates and their store is very dated since it bases itself on Debian Stable.

   Positive comment by Guest · Oct 13, 2019

   It does all Ubuntu does but with the most beautiful UI in a Linux ever.

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   • Deepin is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
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   Rocky Linux

    22 likes

   Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.

   187 Rocky Linux alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • United States

   

   

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    Haiku

     104 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.

    238 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Operating System

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Haiku

    • Global

    

    

    

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    Haiku vs Ubuntu Comments

    Negative comment by Guest · Oct 29, 2018

    Very outdated, no one created programs for it, it's a forgotten OS. Very limited in packages, drivers and stuff.

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    • Haiku is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • Haiku is an Operating System Ubuntu is a Linux Distro
    • Haiku is Privacy focusedUbuntu is not according to our users
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    Void Linux

     25 likes

    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages...

    219 Void Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • Global

    

    

    

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    Q4OS

     30 likes

    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    190 Q4OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    

    

    

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    Peppermint OS

     30 likes

    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks.

    172 Peppermint OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Peppermint OS vs Ubuntu Comments

    Positive comment by Guest · Jun 28, 2019

    Nice distro if you have low disk space due to its ICE feature. The distro is very lightweight and based on Ubuntu. It uses both LXDE and Xfce and shares applications from both desktop environments.

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    • Peppermint OS is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
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    Linux Lite

     24 likes

    Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.

    200 Linux Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • New Zealand

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • New Zealand

    

    

    

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    Slackware

     72 likes

    Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • United States

    

    

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    Slackware vs Ubuntu Comments

    Negative comment by Guest · Oct 29, 2018

    It's hard to install, hard to maintain, there is no package manager nor updated versions of the lastest packages. It's not a rolling release, not fixed, it's a complex and good system for uses that want huge stability and total control of the system. it also doesn't have systemd as init system, it doesn't have grub, it's totally different from Ubuntu and most distros. Not good for newcomers or casual users.

    Negative comment by Guest · Oct 13, 2020

    No Plasma 5 available while it tells you they're "up-to-date" when using the current version. This distro is a work of only one man, basically.

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    • Slackware is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • Slackware is Minimalistic and Privacy focusedUbuntu is not according to our users