Linux Mint Alternatives

Linux Mint is described as 'Desktop-focused Linux system offering custom menus, multimedia codecs, browser plugins, native DVD playback, and integrated software manager with user-friendly tools' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Linux Mint for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD apps. The best Linux Mint alternative is Ubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Linux Mint are Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and Zorin OS.

filter to find the best alternatives

Linux Mint alternatives are mainly Operating Systems, but if you're looking for Linux Distros or Package Managers you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Linux Mint.
More about Linux Mint
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Alternatives
Get a badge for your siteLinux Mint alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Friend icon

    Friend

     8 likes

    The Friend Unifying Platform is a powerful open source framework that will allow developers to decouple their applications from technology silos. It will empower developers to swiftly deploy on and integrate with Ethereum and other decentralised technologies in a new blockchain...

    165 Friend alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Friend OS 1.3 with the Software catalog app.
    Good alternative?
     
  2. Superb Mini Server icon

    Superb Mini Server

     7 likes

    Superb Mini Server (SMS) is a Slackware-based server distribution with web, DNS, DHCP, file, print and fax servers, iptables firewall, mail server with spam filter and anti-virus scanner, and BitTorrent station.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Superb Mini Server screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  4. PureDarwin icon

    PureDarwin

     3 likes

    Darwin is the Open Source operating system from Apple that forms the basis for Mac OS X, and PureDarwin is a community project to make Darwin more usable (some people think of it as the informal successor to OpenDarwin.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    PureDarwin screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Zorin OS icon
    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...

    https://zorin.com
    Learn More
  6. Zenned icon

    Zenned

     1 like

    A libre open source Linux operating system. Focused on ease of use, simplicy, and flexibility to adapt and change.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Global
    Desktop
    Good alternative?
     
  7. P

    ParticleOS

     1 like

    ParticleOS is a fully customizable immutable distribution implementing the concepts described in Fitting Everything Together.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Good alternative?
     
  9. Karoshi icon

    Karoshi

     2 likes

    Karoshi provides a simple graphical interface that allows for quick installation, setup and maintenance of a network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Karoshi
    Good alternative?
     
  10. GNU-Darwin icon

    GNU-Darwin

     2 likes

    GNU-Darwin aims to be the most free software distribution. Our mission is two-fold: Focus on projects that leverage our unique combination of Darwin and GNU, and help users to enjoy the benefits of software freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    GNU-Darwin screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  11. Pentoo icon

    Pentoo

     2 likes

    Pentoo is a security-focused livecd based on Gentoo. It's basically a Gentoo install with lots of customized tools, a customized kernel, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pentoo screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  12. BITS-PyOS icon

    BITS-PyOS

     1 like

    BIOS-Implementation-Test-Suite-Based Python Operating System.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Main Menu
    Good alternative?
     
  13. ExectOS icon

    ExectOS

     1 like

    ExectOS aims to be a stable and flexible, general purpose operating system written from scratch. It is designed to be modular, maintainable and compatible with existing software. It implements a brand new XT architecture and features own native application interface.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Good alternative?
     
  14. RISC OS icon

    RISC OS

     4 likes

    Risc OS is an open-source OS specifically designed to run on the ARM chipset.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BeagleBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    RISC OS On Raspberry Pi
    Good alternative?
     
  15. eComStation icon

    eComStation

     1 like

    eComStation is an operating system based on IBM OS/2 that runs on current hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Good alternative?
     
You are at page 15 of Linux Mint alternatives