Ubuntu Alternatives

Ubuntu is described as 'Community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Ubuntu for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Ubuntu alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ubuntu are Debian, Manjaro Linux, Fedora and Kubuntu.

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Ubuntu alternatives page was last updated Sep 13, 2024

Nobara Linux
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The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...
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Windows 11
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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.
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veddev
Negative commentAug 31, 2024
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Linux is Free and open source, Windows is not.
Rasheed AZ
Negative commentJun 2, 2024
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Would you like your PC to show you ads even when not browsing the internet? Would you like us to take screenshots of your private activities and unleash our closed source AI on your data? Would you love to be denied the freedom to choose your default web browser? Then buy Microsoft Windows 11 because we have all these amazing spyware features and more!

Actually, we saved you the hassle of buying it and it's price is already included in the computer you paid for!
operfeito11
CommentJul 4, 2022
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most people using linux use it to not use windows or mac
Windows 11 is Paid and ProprietaryUbuntu is Free and Open Source
Raspberry Pi OS
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Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.
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Guest
Negative commentJul 25, 2019
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it's cool, a debian for the raspberry, i use it for my pi's, but i am looking for a replacement for my desktop
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adsmz
Positive commentAug 23, 2015
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it's an operating system. so is ubuntu
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operfeito11
Negative commentJul 4, 2022
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its for raspberry pi, not desktop or laptop
Raspberry Pi OS is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
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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...

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macOS
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A Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.
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Guest
Jul 1, 2019
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Proprietary, with limited hardware support. Poor support for developers.
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operfeito11
Negative commentJul 4, 2022
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only works well on mac, and even then its bad. and its proprietary. a family member uses it, and i tried it to see if i liked it. i did not.
Guest
Positive commentMay 28, 2020
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This is what rich people use in their daily driver.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
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macOS is Free and ProprietaryUbuntu is Free and Open Source
CentOS
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CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.
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Guest
Negative commentOct 29, 2018
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Very old packages, same as Debian Stable and Red Hat. It's often use as server, not as a desktop. If you want huge stability, you can use it.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
CentOS is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
Puppy Linux
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Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003.
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Guest
Negative commentDec 2, 2019
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Puppy is for old computers.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
operfeito11
Negative commentJul 4, 2022
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too lightweight, pain to do everything.
Puppy Linux is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
Solus
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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...
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Guest
Positive commentJun 28, 2019
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Solus created the Budgie desktop. Solus is a rare curated-rolling-release distro. Solus has Steam Implementation Built-in, excellent for gamers. GUI to manage drivers and easy access to newer drivers. Not bloated like Ubuntu. The community is very kind and helpful.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Negative commentMay 28, 2020
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It doesn't have many applets compared to Ubuntu Budgie, so customization on Solus, especially its flagship with Budgie is pretty limiting.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
mlemmark
Negative commentJan 6, 2021
3
It has an alien-like package manager and small quantity of packages available. It's easy to use, but since it has very small number of packages, it tends to force the user [indirectly] to use snap/flatpak as the only way to have the application that are missing in their repos, but it also brings other issues.
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Solus is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
MX Linux
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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.
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Guest
Negative commentOct 29, 2018
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It's just a spin from Debian shipped with Xfce desktop and some utilities to make things better for newbies. It's not good because all the packages are very old, the community is very small.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Negative commentJun 28, 2019
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Nothing special, very overrated distro. It's just Debian + Xfce + some useful tools (not created by the MX devs), just used in the distro to make it "easier". It's very stable as Debian is.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
MX Linux is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
MX Linux is Privacy focusedUbuntu is not according to our users
KDE neon
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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.
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Guest
Positive commentOct 29, 2018
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A good alternative to Ubuntu and Kubuntu because it only ships the necessary, no useless packages like Kubuntu. It's a minimalistic distro. If you want the new versions of Plasma Shell, you should install it instead of Kubuntu (Ubuntu with KDE).
Review by a new / low-activity user.
KDE neon is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
KDE neon is Privacy focusedUbuntu is not according to our users
Deepin
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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.
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mlemmark
Positive commentJan 6, 2021
4
This distribution is a proof of concept, a proof that you don't need to be big to do big things, I mean, their created the whole set of apps, the desktop environment, the installer, basically all by themselves while Ubuntu still depends on GNOME and haven't created such beautiful, fast, modern desktop environment.
Guest
Negative commentOct 13, 2020
3
Bad translation, a lot of things, like its store is both in English and Chinese, they removed the internacional store function. They just care about the Chinese users and takes so long to send security updates and their store is very dated since it bases itself on Debian Stable.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentOct 13, 2019
0
It does all Ubuntu does but with the most beautiful UI in a Linux ever.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Deepin is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
Haiku
103 likes
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.
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Guest
Negative commentOct 29, 2018
6
Very outdated, no one created programs for it, it's a forgotten OS. Very limited in packages, drivers and stuff.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Haiku is Free and Open SourceUbuntu is also Free and Open Source
Haiku is Privacy focusedUbuntu is not according to our users
Rocky Linux
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Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.
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