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. BunsenLabs icon
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    BunsenLabs Linux is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop. The current release is Helium, built on top of Debian (stable). The project is a community continuation of CrunchBang Linux.

    128 BunsenLabs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Korora Project icon
     10 likes

    Korora is an installable Fedora Remix Live USB image which aims to provide a complete out of the box experience for new users, including support for multimedia.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Chromium OS icon
     15 likes

    Chromium OS is an open-source project, used primarily by developers, that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Armbian icon
     6 likes

    Debian and Ubuntu-based Linux for ARM single board computers, featuring compact, optimized images, advanced build tools, SSH-ready Ethernet, NAND/SATA/eMMC/USB installs, and comprehensive login system monitoring, with upgrades via apt and robust community support.

    9 Armbian alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. NomadBSD icon
     10 likes

    NomadBSD is a persistent live system for USB flash drives, based on FreeBSD. Together with automatic hardware detection and setup, it is configured to be used as a desktop system that works out of the box, but can also be used for data...

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    Platforms

    • BSD
     
  6. Feren OS icon
     8 likes

    An Ubuntu Distribution that aims to make the switch to Linux easier, simpler and faster not just for Windows users but also Mac and Linux Distro users alike for free. Feren OS aims to be one of the best Distros, if not OSs out there...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. AnduinOS icon
     6 likes

    AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to facilitate developers transitioning from Windows to Linux by maintaining familiar operational habits and workflows.

    54 AnduinOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. illumos icon
     20 likes

    illumos is a free and open-source Unix operating system. It derives from OpenSolaris, which in turn derives from SVR4 UNIX and Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD). illumos comprises a kernel, device drivers, system libraries, and utility software for system administration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. dahliaOS icon
     2 likes

    dahliaOS is a modern, secure, lightweight and responsive operating system, combining the best of GNU/Linux and Fuchsia OS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Athena OS icon
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    Athena OS is an Arch-derived Linux distribution designed for penetration testing, bug-bounty hunting and InfoSec students. The distribution provides a way to connect directly to some of the e-learning hacking resources, such as Hack The Box, Offensive Security, PWNX and InfoSec...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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