Qubes OS Alternatives

Qubes OS is described as 'Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Qubes OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and BSD apps. The best Qubes OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Qubes OS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. ZealOS icon
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    The Zeal Operating System is a modernized, professional fork of the 64-bit Temple Operating System. Guiding principles of development include transparency, full user control, and adherence to public-domain/open-source implementations.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  2. ROSA Linux icon
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    ROSA Linux is a Linux operating system and distribution, developed by Russian company LLC NTC IT ROSA. It is available in three different editions: ROSA Desktop Fresh (GNOME and KDE), ROSA Enterprise Desktop, and ROSA Enterprise Linux Server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mandriva Linux
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  3. Athena OS icon
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    Athena OS is an Arch-derived Linux distribution designed for penetration testing, bug-bounty hunting and InfoSec students. The distribution provides a way to connect directly to some of the e-learning hacking resources, such as Hack The Box, Offensive Security, PWNX and InfoSec...

    60 Athena OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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  4. 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

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    • Linux
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  5. Gnoppix icon
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    Gnoppix is the world 1st. AI open source operating system based on Linux with focus on user security and privacy-respecting alternative to Windows and macOS.

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    • Linux
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  6. Korora Project icon
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    Korora is an installable Fedora Remix Live USB image which aims to provide a complete out of the box experience for new users, including support for multimedia.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. OpenIndiana icon
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    OpenIndiana is a robust enterprise operating system, based on the illumos kernel. It is open source, free to use, community developed, and suitable for servers and desktops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    158 Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. Arch under the hood, Hyprland on the surface, and the polish of macOS on top — one open system that feels right whether it's your first Linux or your tenth. Nothing here needs a terminal, and nothing can't be undone. Make yourself at home.

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    • Linux
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  10. PrismLinux icon
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    PrismLinux is a performance-oriented, Arch-based distribution featuring a graphical installer and optimized kernels (Liquorix/Zen) for a fast, simple, and rolling-release desktop experience.

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  11. Free portable encrypted system on an usb flash drive or an external hard drive for safe editing and carrying along of sensitive data, for encrypted communication and anonymous web surfing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Debian
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