Ubuntu Alternatives

Ubuntu is described as 'Community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Ubuntu for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Ubuntu alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ubuntu are Debian, Manjaro Linux, Fedora and Kubuntu.

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  1. MX Linux icon

    MX Linux

     38 likes

    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    179 MX Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about MX Linux as an Alternative to Ubuntu
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    It's just a spin from Debian shipped with Xfce desktop and some utilities to make things better for newbies. It's not good because all the packages are very old, the community is very small.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Nothing special, very overrated distro. It's just Debian + Xfce + some useful tools (not created by the MX devs), just used in the distro to make it "easier". It's very stable as Debian is.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • MX Linux is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • MX Linux is Privacy focusedUbuntu is not according to our users
  2. Garuda Linux icon

    Garuda Linux

     24 likes

    Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    172 Garuda Linux alternatives

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    • Linux
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    Comments about Garuda Linux as an Alternative to Ubuntu
    veddev
    Negative
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    I have never used Garuda and im never going to touch it at all. i dont like the "eye candy" icons. It looks awful.

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    • Garuda Linux is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
  4. Rocky Linux icon

    Rocky Linux

     17 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.

    173 Rocky Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  6. Q4OS icon

    Q4OS

     27 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.

    177 Q4OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  8. Peppermint OS icon

    Peppermint OS

     28 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 without the need for extensive setup or customization.

    170 Peppermint OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about Peppermint OS as an Alternative to Ubuntu
    Guest
    Positive
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Peppermint OS is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
  11. Slackware icon

    Slackware

     66 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...

    178 Slackware alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about Slackware as an Alternative to Ubuntu
    Guest
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  12. Ubuntu Budgie icon

    Ubuntu Budgie

     14 likes

    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    188 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  13. GhostBSD icon

    GhostBSD

     19 likes

    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
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    Comments about GhostBSD as an Alternative to Ubuntu
    Guest
    Positive
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    GhostBSD is the most user-friendly, easy to use and out-of-the-box BSD ever. It's pretty similar to Ubuntu. By default, it uses the MATE desktop, but has an Xfce version.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GhostBSD is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
  15. AlmaLinux icon

    AlmaLinux

     12 likes

    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    123 AlmaLinux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    AlmaLinux Desktop Environment
     
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