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. Slackware icon
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    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...

    178 Slackware alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  2. MX Linux icon
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    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    178 MX Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  3. Rocky Linux icon
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    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.

    173 Rocky Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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    Rocky Linux icon
    • Rocky Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  4. GNU Guix icon
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    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
     
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    GNU Guix is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    GNU Guix icon
    • GNU Guix is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  5. ReviOS aspires to re-create what Windows as an operating system should have been - easy and simple.

    75 Revision (ReviOS) alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Revision (ReviOS) as an Alternative to Arch Linux
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    If you are not tied down to things like "Korea's Internet banking environment, or Adobe programs or programs that are over 50 years old and will not work on Windows 98 or later" that require Windows, there will be no problem in switching to Linux.

    No matter how much you optimize Windows, it is nothing but garbage that holds hostage the gaming accumulated on top of the bloated legacy.

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    Revision (ReviOS) icon
    • Revision (ReviOS) is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  6. Q4OS icon
     27 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.

    177 Q4OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  7. Devuan icon
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    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
     
  8. GhostBSD icon
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    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
     
  9. 100% Fedora-compatible Linux distribution with stable updates, open-source packages, out-of-the-box tweaks, and enhanced setup for developers and everyday users, streamlining software creation, packaging, and immediate usability across all experience levels.

    167 Ultramarine Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. RebornOS icon
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    The unofficial successor of Antergos, RebornOS is an Arch-based distro that focuses on allowing the user to decide exactly how they want their system while making it easy for anyone to do so - both during installation and afterwards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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