Tails Alternatives

Tails is described as 'The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Tails for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Tails alternative is Qubes OS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tails are Whonix, Kali Linux, Parrot Security OS and Alpine Linux.

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Tails alternatives are mainly Operating Systems, but if you're looking for Linux Distros or Penetration Testing Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Tails.
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  1. Exodia OS icon
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    Exodia OS is a highly customized Arch-based Linux distribution built for and by cybersecurity experts, and also for daily usage, capable of performing the strongest pentests and the simplest daily tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  2. UCS is an open platform for central identity & access management, IT management, and active directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.

    94 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
     
  3. Regolith Linux is a distro for people that prefer a spartan interface with polished and consistent system management. It brings together a trifecta of Ubuntu’s ubiquity, i3 -wm’s efficient and productive interface, and Gnome’s system...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3
     
  4. ChromeOS Flex icon
     6 likes

    Cloud-first, fast, easy-to-manage, and secure operating system for PCs and Macs. ChromeOS Flex is a sustainable way to modernize devices you already own. It’s easy to deploy across your fleet or simply try it to see what a cloud-first OS has to offer.

    62 ChromeOS Flex alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
     
  5. Pardus icon
     24 likes

    Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution funded and developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK). Pardus’ main focus is home use and office-related work with a user-friendly graphical interface using Gnome or Xfce desktop environments.

    124 Pardus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. ALT Linux icon
     16 likes

    ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.

    206 ALT Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about ALT Linux as an Alternative to Tails
    OAKSIF0
    Negative
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    ALT Linux is a generic Linux distro that does not come out of the box with Tor routing all network traffic - which is the primary feature of Tails.

    ALT Linux icon
    ALT Linux icon
    • ALT Linux is Free and Open SourceTails is also Free and Open Source
  7. SparkyLinux icon
     9 likes

    SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.

    164 SparkyLinux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Ubuntu Budgie icon
     14 likes

    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    188 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Ubuntu Budgie as an Alternative to Tails
    John Fastman
    Negative
    3

    As a Linux distro, Tails is Ubuntu based and ephemeral; it loads from a live CD or USB, allows you to do your business and then quite without (ideally) leaving a trace. Ubuntu Budgie is just a regular Ubuntu install (permanent) that happens to have the Budgie desktop. Nothing like as setup for privacy. The only similarity is that both are compatible with .deb files.

    Ubuntu Budgie icon
    Ubuntu Budgie icon
    • Ubuntu Budgie is Free and Open SourceTails is also Free and Open Source
  9. Edubuntu icon
     28 likes

    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. RebornOS icon
     7 likes

    The unofficial successor of Antergos, RebornOS is an Arch-based distro that focuses on allowing the user to decide exactly how they want their system while making it easy for anyone to do so - both during installation and afterwards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Critical_OS icon
     2 likes

    Custom OS Based On Debian Testing, With Media & Development Tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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