Whonix AlternativesTop Linux Distros & Operating Systems like Whonix

Whonix is described as 'Desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. Whonix mitigates the threat of common attack vectors while maintaining usability. Online anonymity is realized via fail-safe, automatic, and desktop-wide use of the Tor network' and is a popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Whonix for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Debian, GNOME, Windows and Web-based apps. The best Whonix alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Whonix are Debian, Tails, elementary OS and Kubuntu.

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  1. Linux Mint icon

    Linux Mint

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    Linux distribution focused on desktop use, with unique menus, media codecs, browser plugins, and DVD support pre-installed; offers easy package management, compatibility with Ubuntu repositories, and a Debian-based alternative for consistency and reliability.

    184 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara"
     
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    Comments about Linux Mint as an Alternative to Whonix
    valerie
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    Mint isn't privacy focused at all. Not a bad distro, just not an alternative to Whonix.

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    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to Whonix.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Whonix.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceWhonix is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightWhonix is not according to our users
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    Debian

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    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    199 Debian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Debian 9 gnome.
     
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    Comments about Debian as an Alternative to Whonix
    valerie
    Negative
    2

    Debian isn't a viable alternative to Whonix; it' s not private.

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    • Some users think Debian is a great Whonix alternative, some don't.

    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to Whonix.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceWhonix is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable and LightweightWhonix is not according to our users
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    Tails

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    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    130 Tails alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
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    Comments about Tails as an Alternative to Whonix
    redtrillix
    Positive
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    Best alternative on this list.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Tails features Tor routing as well and is designed for privacy and security

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Its amnesia makes it the best

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Tails is a great Whonix alternative.

    • Tails is Free and Open SourceWhonix is also Free and Open Source
    • Tails is LightweightWhonix is not according to our users
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    Kubuntu

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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"
     
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    Qubes OS

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    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    191 Qubes OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
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    Comments about Qubes OS as an Alternative to Whonix
    Privacy Pirate
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    Qubes OS uses Whonix VMs to ensure all traffic is routed over the Tor network. Qubes is security-centered and is likely the most secure OS that can be used to host Whonix.

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    • Qubes OS is Free and Open SourceWhonix is also Free and Open Source
    • Qubes OS is Lightweight and CustomizableWhonix is not according to our users
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    Pop!_OS

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    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    175 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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