CrunchBang Linux Alternatives

CrunchBang Linux is described as 'Debian-based distro offering a great blend of speed, style & substance. Using the nimble Openbox window and/or Xfce, it is highly customisable & provides a modern, full-featured GNU/Linux system without sacrificing performance' and is a popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CrunchBang Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and Raspberry Pi apps. The best CrunchBang Linux alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CrunchBang Linux are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Xubuntu icon
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    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Gentoo icon
     171 likes

    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    196 Gentoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
     
  3. Lubuntu icon
     247 likes

    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    185 Lubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Whonix icon
     67 likes

    Whonix is a desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. Whonix mitigates the threat of common attack vectors while maintaining usability. Online anonymity is realized via fail-safe, automatic, and desktop-wide use of the Tor network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Raspberry Pi OS icon
     110 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.

    197 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  6. Haiku icon
     103 likes

    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    230 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Haiku
     
  7. Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

    189 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Ubuntu MATE icon
     96 likes

    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    207 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Solus icon
     72 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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Slackware icon
     70 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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