Ubuntu Server Alternatives

Ubuntu Server is described as 'The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Ubuntu Server for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Windows and Mac apps. The best Ubuntu Server alternative is Debian, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ubuntu Server are Fedora, Tails, Manjaro Linux and openSUSE.

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  1. Haiku icon
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    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

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    • Haiku
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Solus icon
     70 likes

    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  3. Vanilla OS icon
     16 likes

    Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

    92 Vanilla OS alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  4. Garuda Linux icon
     24 likes

    Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    172 Garuda Linux alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  5. Deepin icon
     60 likes

    Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

    198 Deepin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  6. Q4OS icon
     27 likes

    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    177 Q4OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  7. AlmaLinux icon
     11 likes

    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  8. MX Linux icon
     36 likes

    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    178 MX Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  9. Trisquel icon
     54 likes

    Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU + Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. Devuan icon
     15 likes

    Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.

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    • Linux
     
  11. KDE neon icon
     50 likes

    KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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