Top 12 Open-Source Alternatives to Linux kernel

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Summary

The top open-source alternatives to Linux kernel are Ubuntu, Arch Linux, and FreeBSD. 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.

Ubuntu Landing Page
1

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
2

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
FreeBSD Landing Page
3

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
Linux Mint Landing Page
4

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
XNU Landing Page
5

XNU

XNU is a hybrid kernel combining the Mach kernel with components from FreeBSD and C++
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Linux Distribution #Operating Systems 46 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
Bedrock Linux Landing Page
7

Bedrock Linux

A meta Linux distribution which allows users to utilize features from other, typically mutually...
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Linux Distribution #Operating Systems 78 social mentions
ReactOS Landing Page
8

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
Tails Landing Page
9

Tails

Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the...
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 385 social mentions
OpenBSD Landing Page
10

OpenBSD

FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Security & Privacy #Linux #Monitoring Tools 13 social mentions
elementary OS Landing Page
11

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
GrapheneOS Landing Page
12

GrapheneOS

GrapheneOS is an open source privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Mobile OS #Mobile SDK #Roms 388 social mentions