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. KDE Linux icon
     26 likes

    Free Linux-based OS from KDE community, emphasizing safety, functionality, and advanced desktop technologies, integrating Plasma and KDE apps for home, enterprise, public, or pre-installed computer use, prioritizing updates, usability, and customization.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
  2. Pop!_OS icon
     96 likes

    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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Pop!_OS as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative
    1

    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    veddev
    0

    Nice, but based on Ubuntu, which i think is unstable.

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    • Most users think Pop!_OS is a great Arch Linux alternative.

    • Pop!_OS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  3. FreeBSD icon
     266 likes

    FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of...

    193 FreeBSD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  4. NixOS icon
     65 likes

    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    188 NixOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about NixOS as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    FelschR
    Positive
    1

    The entire system can be configured deterministically.

    Lunatica
    Positive
    -1

    choose this if you're a serious Arch user seeking for a better solution which offers a reproducible/consistent system, declarative configuration, transactional updates so easily rollback. FOR REAL use this don't even try Arch to begin with.

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    • NixOS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  5. Qubes OS icon
     118 likes

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

    191 Qubes OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
     
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    Comments about Qubes OS as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    I_d0nt_need_name
    Negative
    0

    It's not an Arch alternative,it's not for normal users,for professionals that need privacy and does some sketchy stuff

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    • Qubes OS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Qubes OS is Security-focusedArch Linux is not according to our users
  6. ReactOS icon
     290 likes

    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    195 ReactOS alternatives

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
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    Comments about ReactOS as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    madpetro
    Negative
    1

    Not really a viable alternative to Arch in the day-to-day. ReactOS is more aimed at people who have ancient Windows software that they desperately need compatibility with.

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    • ReactOS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  7. Windows 10 icon
     413 likes

    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    178 Windows 10 alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Windows 10 as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    John Fastman
    Negative
    4

    I don't know anyone who'd be an Arch user, decide to switch away, and think Win 10 is a good choice. Win 10 is not any kind of Linux, it's closed-source, proprietary (and expensive), lacks almost all the levels of customization you get with Arch and it comes with lots of spyware bundled in. It's an OS, but other than that... nah.

    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Arch Linux is an OS meant for people who want to fully customize and have control of their workspace. Windows 10 is a commercial product that's only meant to work out of the box, and by such it is filled with bloat as well as concerning, privacy-invading features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    begorim451
    Negative
    2

    seriously windows 10 as alternative to arch linux? windows is paid and proprietary, arch is free and community driven. windows is bloated, arch is minimal. arch is lightweight and hardware resource efficient compared to windows. windows has extensive proprietary software compatibility, arch is modular and highly customizible

    3 of 4 comments
    Windows 10 icon
    Windows 10 icon
    • This alternative is disputed. Windows 10 is a legitimate Arch Linux alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryArch Linux is Free and Open Source
  8. Aurora OS icon
     19 likes

    Aurora is a delightful KDE desktop experience for end-users that are looking for reliability and developers for the most-hassle free setup. Zero maintenance included.

    63 Aurora OS alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Fedora
     
  9. Nobara Linux icon
     27 likes

    The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...

    102 Nobara Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Nobara Linux as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    While it's based on another Linux distro (Fedora), it is actually a pretty good alternative for beginners; it just doesn't have as much customization liberty as Arch does.

    It purely depends on what you use it for.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Nobara Linux icon
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    • Nobara Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  10. CentOS icon
     150 likes

    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about CentOS as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative
    0

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

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    • Most users think CentOS is a great Arch Linux alternative.

    • CentOS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  11. Raspberry Pi OS icon
     105 likes

    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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    Comments about Raspberry Pi OS as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Mainly for ARM devices (Raspberry Pi)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Raspberry Pi OS is a great Arch Linux alternative, some don't.

    • Raspberry Pi OS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  12. Solus icon
     70 likes

    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Solus as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Positive
    0

    Solus is quite good with updates!

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    • Solus is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
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