Operating System List
Alpine Linux
"Haven for power users"
x86, arm, risc-v, ppc, s390x
busybox
apk
antiX
"Modern features for older systems"
x86
IceWM
runit
apt
Arch Linux
"'Openness' for the competent"
x86
systemd
pacman
Artix
"Systemd-free rolling based on Arch"
x86
Xfce
openrc
Brutal
"Unique OS inspired by 1970s Unix"
x86, arm, risc-v
Custom
Debian
"Mature Linux distribution, in the original sense"
x86, arm
GNOME
systemd
apt
DragonFly BSD
"Kernel-maximised FreeBSD derivative"
x86
init
FreeBSD Ports
elementary OS
"Attractive and ready for average computing"
x86
Pantheon
systemd
apt
EndeavourOS
"Arch with padding"
x86, arm
Xfce
systemd
pacman
EuroLinux
"Enterprise-grade company-backed Linux"
x86, arm, ppc, ia64
GNOME
systemd
rpm
Fedora
"Refined and focussed on productivity"
x86, arm
GNOME
systemd
rpm
FreeBSD
"All-field OS with an innovative stance"
x86, arm, ia64
init
FreeBSD Ports
Garden Linux
"Small cloud-oriented Linux"
x86
systemd
Garuda Linux
"Stability-oriented Arch"
x86
Plasma
systemd
pacman
Gentoo
"Ideal for servers and mission-critical applications"
x86, arm, risc-v, ppc, ia64
openrc
Portage
GhostBSD
"BSD ready out-of-the-box"
x86
MATE
init
FreeBSD Ports
Haiku
"BeOS-inspired specimen"
x86
Haiku GUI
pkgman
Kali Linux
"Security-oriented system on Debian testing base"
x86, arm
Xfce
systemd
apt
Kerla
"Linux compatible OS written in Rust"
x86
busybox
Kubuntu
"KDE and Ubuntu united"
x86
Plasma
systemd
apt
openSUSE Leap
"Enterprise-grade desktop"
x86, arm
GNOME
systemd
Libzypp
Lemon OS
"Hobbyist OS with comprehensive features"
x86
LemonWM
Manjaro
"Rolling-release with many uses"
x86, arm
Xfce
systemd
pacman
MidnightBSD
"Desktop focussed BSD close to FreeBSD"
x86, arm
Xfce
init
mports
Linux Mint
"Beginner-oriented OS, similar to Windows"
x86
Cinnamon
systemd
apt
MOROS
"Unique OS written in Rust"
x86
bootloader
MX Linux
"Mid-size stable 'co-op' desktop"
x86, arm
Xfce
systemd
apt
KDE neon
"Frontrunner of the KDE ecosystem"
x86
Plasma
systemd
apt
NetBSD
"Widely ported BSD"
x86, arm, ppc, mips, sparc
ctwm
init
pkgsrc
Nitrux
"Contemporary desktop OS, fresh take on Debian"
x86
Plasma
openrc
apt
NixOS
"A new approach to the Linux package"
x86
Plasma
systemd
nixpkgs
oasis
"Small opinionated Linux/BSD system"
x86
rc-init
OpenBSD
"Maintaining traditional BSD"
x86, arm, risc-v, ppc
init
Plan 9
"Research OS, designed as the successor to Unix"
x86, arm, ppc, mips
rio
Pop!_OS
"Making STEM pop"
x86, arm
GNOME
systemd
apt
Q4OS
"Traditional experience, low system requirements"
x86, arm
Plasma
systemd
apt
Raspberry Pi OS
"The essentials pre-installed with the Raspberry Pi"
arm
PIXEL
systemd
apt
ReactOS
"Open source Windows NT rewrite"
x86
ReactOS Explorer
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
"Linux designed for enterprise applications"
x86, arm, ppc, ia64
GNOME
systemd
rpm
Rocky Linux
"Independent enterprise competitor to Red Hat"
x86, arm
GNOME
systemd
rpm
SerenityOS
"1990s GUIs on a modern Unix-like base"
x86
SerenityOS GUI
SystemServer
SerenityPorts
Solus
"Solid multi-purpose independent distro"
x86
Budgie
systemd
eopkg
SteamOS
"Triple-A PC gaming from the couch"
x86, arm
Steam Client
systemd
Tails
"Anonymity on-the-go"
x86
GNOME
systemd
apt
TrueNAS CORE
"FreeBSD derived NAS host"
x86
init
openSUSE Tumbleweed
"Stable rolling-release desktop"
x86, arm
GNOME
systemd
libzypp
UBPorts
"'Freedom' for mobile"
arm
Unity
systemd
apt
Ubuntu MATE
"Ubuntu with the traditional experience"
x86, arm
MATE
systemd
apt
Ubuntu Studio
"Ubuntu with productivity software"
x86, arm
Xfce
systemd
apt
Ubuntu
"Commercial, widely supported Linux"
x86, arm
GNOME
systemd
apt
Void
"Hybrid package power-user rolling release"
x86, arm
Plasma
runit
xbps
Xubuntu
"Xfce on Ubuntu"
x86
Xfce
systemd
apt
Zorin OS
"Welcoming for beginners from Windows"
x86
GNOME
systemd
apt
Zorin OS Pro
"Paid edition of Zorin with more software"
x86
GNOME
systemd
apt