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. Haiku icon
     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.

    234 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Haiku
     
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    Haiku vs Ubuntu Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    Very outdated, no one created programs for it, it's a forgotten OS.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

    • 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
  2. Deepin icon
     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.

    207 Deepin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Deepin vs Ubuntu Comments
    mlemmark
    Positive
    4

    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.

    Guest
    Negative
    3

    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    • Deepin is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
  3. Devuan icon
     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.

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    • Linux
     
  4. Rocky Linux icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Garuda Linux icon
     27 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...

    181 Garuda Linux alternatives

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    • Linux
     
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    Garuda Linux vs Ubuntu Comments
    veddev
    Negative
    0

    I have never used Garuda and im never going to touch it at all. i dont like the "eye candy" icons. It looks awful.

    • Garuda Linux is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
  6. Slackware icon
     71 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

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    • Linux
     
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    Slackware vs Ubuntu Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    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.

    Guest
    Negative
    2

    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.

    • Slackware is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
    • Slackware is Minimalistic and Privacy focusedUbuntu is not according to our users
  7. Void Linux icon
     22 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...

    214 Void Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Omarchy icon
     7 likes

    Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring the Hyprland tiling window manager. It ships with what a modern software developer would need to be productive immediately, including Neovim, Spotify, Chromium, Typora, Alacritty, LibreOffice and Zoom.

    20 Omarchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Q4OS icon
     29 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.

    185 Q4OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  10. OpenMandriva Lx icon
     12 likes

    The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, and is based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Peppermint OS icon
     29 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.

    171 Peppermint OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Peppermint OS vs Ubuntu Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    5

    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.

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