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GNU/Linux Alternatives & Competitors

The best GNU/Linux alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
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    Haiku is an open source OS catered specifically to the needs of personal computing.

    Key Haiku features:

    Speed Simplicity Lightweight Unique Architecture

    Open Source

    /haiku-alternatives
  2. 14

    You've reached the website for Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple. Currently we have official packages optimized for the x86-64 architecture.

    Key Arch Linux features:

    Customizability Rolling Release Model Performance Comprehensive Documentation

    Open Source

    /arch-linux-alternatives
  3. LiveSession helps you analyze users’ behavior, improve UX, find JS bugs, and increase conversion rates using session replays, and event-based product analytics.

    Key LiveSession features:

    Session Replay Filters Segmentation Custom data

    Try for free freemium $99.0 / Monthly (10k sessions / unlimited users / 1-month data retention)

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  4. 13

    Ubuntu is a Debian Linux-based open source operating system for desktop computers.

    Key Ubuntu features:

    Open Source Security User-Friendly Community Support

    Open Source

    /ubuntu-alternatives
  5. PowerPC, Alpha, SPARC, MIPS, SH3, ARM, amd64, i386, m68k, VAX: Of course it runs NetBSD.

    Key NetBSD features:

    Portability Clean Design Security Lightweight

    Open Source

    /netbsd-alternatives
  6. Free and open source, multi-task operating system for x86_64 PCs.

    Key TempleOS features:

    Lightweight and Fast Simplified Complexity Unique Programming Environment Educational Value

    Open Source

    /templeos-alternatives
  7. Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use...

    Key Slackware features:

    Simplicity Stability Unix-Like Experience Customization

    /slackware-alternatives
  8. FreeBSD is an advanced operating system for x86 compatible (including Pentium® and Athlon™)...

    Key FreeBSD features:

    Stability Advanced Networking ZFS File System Ports Collection

    Open Source

    /freebsd-alternatives
  9. Debian is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system.

    Key Debian features:

    Stability Package Availability Security Community Support

    /debian-alternatives
  10. KolibriOS is a tiny yet incredibly powerful and fast operating system.

    Key KolibriOS features:

    Lightweight Fast Boot Time Graphical User Interface Wide Range of Built-In Applications

    /kolibrios-alternatives
  11. Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people.

    Key Linux Mint features:

    User-Friendly Interface Low Hardware Requirements Software Manager Community Support

    Open Source

    /linux-mint-alternatives
  12. macOS High Sierra brings new forward-looking technologies and enhanced features to your Mac.

    Key macOS features:

    Integration with Apple Ecosystem User Interface and Design Security and Privacy Optimized Performance

    /macos-alternatives
  13. Illumos is a derivative of OS/Net (aka ON), which basically is a Solaris/ https://alternativeto.

    Key Illumos features:

    Open Source ZFS File System Cross-Platform Compatibility DTrace

    Open Source

    /illumos-alternatives
  14. Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration...

    Key Kali Linux features:

    Specialized Tools Regular Updates Community Support Customizability

    /kali-linux-alternatives
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