DragonFly BSD AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like DragonFly BSD

DragonFly BSD is described as 'DragonFly belongs to the same class of operating systems as other BSD-derived systems and Linux. It is based on the same UNIX ideals and APIs and shares ancestor code with other BSD operating systems. DragonFly provides an opportunity for the BSD base to grow in an entirely' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DragonFly BSD for a variety of platforms, including BSD, Self-Hosted, Linux, Mac and Windows apps. The best DragonFly BSD alternative is FreeBSD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DragonFly BSD are Raspberry Pi OS, Haiku, OpenBSD and GhostBSD.

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  1. FreeBSD icon

    FreeBSD

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    • FreeBSD is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to DragonFly BSD.

    • FreeBSD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DragonFly BSD.

    • FreeBSD is Free and Open SourceDragonFly BSD is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeBSD is Privacy focused and LightweightDragonFly BSD is not according to our users
  2. Raspberry Pi OS icon

    Raspberry Pi OS

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Raspberry Pi OS screenshot 1
     

    • Raspberry Pi OS is the most popular Linux alternative to DragonFly BSD.

    • Raspberry Pi OS is Free and Open SourceDragonFly BSD is also Free and Open Source
  4. Haiku icon

    Haiku

     100 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    • Self-Hosted
    Haiku screenshot 1
     
  5. OpenBSD icon

    OpenBSD

     67 likes

    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    Example OpenBSD 5.2 desktop using Gnome 3.4.2 desktop environment
     
  6. GhostBSD icon

    GhostBSD

     18 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    GhostBSD screenshot 1
     
  7. MINIX 3 icon

    MINIX 3

     10 likes

    MINIX is a POSIX-compliant Unix-like operating system based on a tiny microkernel running in kernel mode with the rest of the operating system running as a number of isolated, protected, processes in user mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    • MINIX 3 is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to DragonFly BSD.

    • MINIX 3 is Free and Open SourceDragonFly BSD is also Free and Open Source
    • MINIX 3 is LightweightDragonFly BSD is not according to our users
  9. NetBSD icon

    NetBSD

     15 likes

    NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system. It is available for a wide range of platforms, from large-scale servers and powerful desktop systems to handheld and embedded devices.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
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  10. NomadBSD icon

    NomadBSD

     7 likes

    NomadBSD is a persistent live system for USB flash drives, based on FreeBSD. Together with automatic hardware detection and setup, it is configured to be used as a desktop system that works out of the box, but can also be used for data...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    NomadBSD screenshot 1
     
  12. CRUX Linux icon

    CRUX Linux

     4 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    CRUX Linux screenshot 1
     
  13. Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 icon

    Xinuos OpenServer™ 10

     2 likes

    Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 is a 64-bit operating system based on the popular FreeBSD and designed to support business applications within an enterprise environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  14. MidnightBSD icon

    MidnightBSD

     6 likes

    MidnightBSD is a new BSD-derived operating system developed with desktop users in mind. It includes all the software you'd expect for your daily tasks — email, web browsing, word processing, gaming, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    MidnightBSD screenshot 1
     
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