Top 12 Open-Source Alternatives to Kubuntu

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Summary

The top open-source alternatives to Kubuntu are Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.

Linux Mint Landing Page
1

Linux Mint

Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux Distribution #Linux #Operating Systems 423 social mentions
Ubuntu Landing Page
2

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Debian Linux-based open source operating system for desktop computers.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 229 social mentions
Arch Linux Landing Page
3

Arch Linux

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.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Linux Distribution #Operating Systems 256 social mentions
elementary OS Landing Page
4

elementary OS

A fast and open replacement for Windows and macOS. Pay what you want or download for free.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 143 social mentions
Solus OS Landing Page
5

Solus OS

Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 6 social mentions
Gentoo Landing Page
6

Gentoo

The website of Gentoo, a flexible Linux or BSD distribution.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 27 social mentions
Lutris Landing Page
7

Lutris

Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Gaming #Game Managers #Emulators 524 social mentions
Linux kernel Landing Page
8

Linux kernel

The Linux kernel is the operating system kernel used by the Linux family of Unix-like operating...
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Linux Distribution #Operating Systems 224 social mentions
ReactOS Landing Page
9

ReactOS

ReactOS is a free, modern operating system in alpha stage, based on the design of Windows XP/2003.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 65 social mentions
Android Landing Page
10

Android

Android is an open source mobile operating system initially released by Google in 2008 and has since become of the most widely used operating systems on any platform.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Mobile OS #Mobile SDK #Operating Systems 11 social mentions
BlackArch Landing Page
11

BlackArch

BlackArch Linux is an Small Arch Linux iconArch Linux -based distribution for penetration testers...
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 14 social mentions
FreeBSD Landing Page
12

FreeBSD

FreeBSD is an advanced operating system for x86 compatible (including Pentium® and Athlon™)...
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 21 social mentions