Linux Lite Alternatives

Linux Lite is described as 'Beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Linux Lite for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Windows and Mac apps. The best Linux Lite alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Linux Lite are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Windows 10 icon
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    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    178 Windows 10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Windows 10 as an Alternative to Linux Lite
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    Windows 10 is not Linux. It is not free or open source. It also has privacy issues and a lack of user control that Linux does not.

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    Windows 10 icon
    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryLinux Lite is Free and Open Source
  2. Pop!_OS icon
     96 likes

    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    175 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. EndeavourOS icon
     59 likes

    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

    163 EndeavourOS alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. FreeBSD icon
     266 likes

    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
     
  5. ReactOS icon
     290 likes

    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    195 ReactOS alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
  6. Qubes OS icon
     118 likes

    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    191 Qubes OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
     
  7. NixOS icon
     65 likes

    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    188 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Xubuntu icon
     292 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Gentoo icon
     163 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
     
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    Comments about Gentoo as an Alternative to Linux Lite
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    Positive
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    I N S T A L L / G / E N T O O

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Gentoo is Free and Open SourceLinux Lite is also Free and Open Source
    • Gentoo is Customizable and Privacy focusedLinux Lite is not according to our users
  10. Aurora OS icon
     19 likes

    Aurora is a delightful KDE desktop experience for end-users that are looking for reliability and developers for the most-hassle free setup. Zero maintenance included.

    63 Aurora OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Fedora
     
  11. Lubuntu icon
     244 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. Windows 11 icon
     43 likes

    Experience the latest Windows OS with a new Start menu, integrated Teams, and gaming technologies like Auto HDR. Improved security with stricter requirements enhances protection, and seamless Microsoft Account integration makes it ideal for modern devices.

    167 Windows 11 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Windows 11 as an Alternative to Linux Lite
    Guest
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    Paid, proprietary, non-UNIX-like OS, has much bloatware and adware.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Windows 11 is Paid and ProprietaryLinux Lite is Free and Open Source
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