Top 12 Open-Source Alternatives to Tails

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Summary

The top open-source alternatives to Tails 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
BlackArch Landing Page
5

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
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
GrapheneOS Landing Page
7

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
OpenBSD Landing Page
8

OpenBSD

FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Security & Privacy #Linux #Monitoring Tools 13 social mentions
FreeBSD Landing Page
9

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
NomadBSD Landing Page
10

NomadBSD

NomadBSD is a persistent live system for USB flash drives, based on FreeBSD.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Operating Systems #Linux #Linux Distribution 14 social mentions
TempleOS Landing Page
11

TempleOS

Free and open source, multi-task operating system for x86_64 PCs.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 26 social mentions
Nitter Landing Page
12

Nitter

NOTE: Nitter has been discontinued.

Nitter is a free and open-source front-end mirror of Twitter, which allows you to consult Twitter...
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Social Network #Social Networks #Decentralized Social Network 300 social mentions