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. NuTyX icon

    NuTyX

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    Simple Linux (based on LFS).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    GoboLinux

     8 likes

    GoboLinux is a modular Linux distribution: it organizes the programs in your system in a new, logical way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

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    • GoboLinux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  4. SnowflakeOS icon

    SnowflakeOS

     5 likes

    SnowflakeOS is a NixOS based Linux distribution focused on beginner friendliness and ease of use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    Calculate Linux

     4 likes

    Calculate Linux is based on Gentoo that is well known for its stability and great performance on a broad range of hardware: from Pentium Pro to modern CPUs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. ChromeOS Flex icon

    ChromeOS Flex

     6 likes

    Cloud-first, fast, easy-to-manage, and secure operating system for PCs and Macs. ChromeOS Flex is a sustainable way to modernize devices you already own. It’s easy to deploy across your fleet or simply try it to see what a cloud-first OS has to offer.

    62 ChromeOS Flex alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
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  8. Parch Gnu/Linux icon

    Parch Gnu/Linux

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    parch means persian arch, yet another distro based on arch.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Knoppix icon

    Knoppix

     29 likes

    Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live CD) or a USB key (Live USB), one of the first of its kind for any operating system. When starting a program, it is loaded from the removable medium and decompressed into a RAM drive.

    94 Knoppix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Essence

     3 likes

    A desktop operating system built from scratch, for control and simplicity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  13. Kaisen Linux icon

    Kaisen Linux

     3 likes

    Kaisen Linux is a distribution for IT professional based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is a complete operating system whose originality is to provide a set of tools dedicated to system administration and covering all the needs for diagnosing and dealing with faults or...

    51 Kaisen Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  14. UbuntuDDE icon

    UbuntuDDE

     5 likes

    UbuntuDDE, also known as Ubuntu with Deepin Desktop Environment, is a Linux distribution that combines the user-friendly Ubuntu system with the modern and elegant Deepin desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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