Arch Linux Alternatives

Arch Linux is described as 'Independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Arch Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Arch Linux alternative is Manjaro Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Arch Linux are Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora.

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  1. Feren OS icon
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    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

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    • Linux
     
  2. aptosid icon
     6 likes

    aptosid is an operating system based on the Debian GNU/Linux unstable branch, codenamed sid, and our ISOs hold fast to the core values and the Social Contract of Debian (DFSG).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
     
  3. KolibriOS icon
     16 likes

    KolibriOS is a tiny yet incredibly powerful and fast operating system. This power requires only a few megabyte disk space and 8MB of RAM to run. Kolibri features a rich set of applications that include word processor, image viewer, graphical editor, web browser and well over 30...

    80 KolibriOS alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. EuroLinux icon
     5 likes

    EuroLinux is an enterprise-class Linux distribution made and supported by the EuroLinux company, built directly from source code of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    EuroLinux is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • EuroLinux is Freemium and Open SourceArch Linux is Free and Open Source
  5. GLF OS icon
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    GLF OS is a gaming-oriented live Linux distribution based on NixOS. Developed by a French-speaking community called Gaming Linux France (GLF), the distribution includes everything one would need for gaming on Linux, including Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, as well as...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. pearOS icon
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    pearOS is a linux distribution that aims for UI and UX, offering a mac like feeling, now even on older PCs. Why hackintosh when you can pearintosh?

    45 pearOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
     
  7. MaboxLinux icon
     3 likes

    Mabox Linux is based on Manjaro, featuring a customized Openbox window manager preconfigured to be ready to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
     
  8. Tom OS icon
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    TOS is an operating system developed by Tom Meyers The idea has been created because of one main reason. Installing arch always took a lot of time. After you installed it and had all software installed you spend an entire day of work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
     
  9. Peropesis icon
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    Peropesis is a small-scale, minimalist, command-line-based Linux operating system. It's an incomplete system, but it's constantly being improved. Also, it is a free operating system created from a free software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. Salix  icon
     8 likes

    Salix is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Slackware that is simple, fast and easy to use, with stability being a primary goal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. RebeccaBlackOS is a Debian-based live distribution which can be used to run Wayland desktop sessions. RebeccaBlackOS can run a number of popular open source desktop environments on top of a Wayland graphical session.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. 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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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