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. Ubuntu Budgie icon
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    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    188 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Ubuntu Budgie as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    Ubuntu Budgie icon
    • Ubuntu Budgie is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  2. Redox icon
     10 likes

    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
     
  3. ALT Linux icon
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    ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.

    206 ALT Linux alternatives

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    • Free
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    Comments about ALT Linux as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative
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    Only ALT Sisyphus has has latest versions.

    ALT Linux icon
    ALT Linux icon
    • ALT Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  4. Nitrux OS icon
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    Debian-based Linux OS emphasizing beauty and efficiency. Uses KDE Plasma 5, AppImages, and OpenRC instead of systemd. Integrated with Maui Apps and Liquorix kernel for high responsiveness. Includes Firefox, NX Software Center, comprehensive app suite, and hardware probing.

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    Comments about Nitrux OS as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    Nitrux OS icon
    Nitrux OS icon
    • Nitrux OS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  5. BunsenLabs icon
     15 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  6. Linux Lite icon
     21 likes

    Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Linux Lite as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    Linux Lite icon
    Linux Lite icon
    • Linux Lite is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  7. Omarchy icon
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    Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring the Hyprland tiling window manager. It ships with what a modern software developer would need to be productive immediately, including Neovim, Spotify, Chromium, Typora, Alacritty, LibreOffice and Zoom.

    16 Omarchy alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
     
  8. Ubuntu Unity icon
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    Bringing the best of Ubuntu and Unity together, Ubuntu Unity is a beautiful, slick and lightweight Ubuntu flavour. With its beautiful design, efficient and elegant workflow, and features like the heads-up display (HUD), the Global Menu, powerful search and a high level of...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  9. Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. CRUX Linux icon
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    CRUX is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about CRUX Linux as an Alternative to Arch Linux
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    Arch was originally inspired by CRUX. The latter still adheres to its ideas of minimalism and modularity, which is (arguably) increasingly not true for Arch.

    ab1
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    CRUX Linux is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    CRUX Linux icon
    CRUX Linux icon
    • CRUX Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  11. Arch Anywhere icon
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    The Arch Anywhere ISO contains an automated install script giving you the ability to install a fully custom Arch Linux system in minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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