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Linux Distributions

Every major Linux distribution in one place — what it's based on, who it's for, its desktop environment and package manager, with a link to download it.

12 distributions

Arch Linux

Based on Independent

A minimalist, do-it-yourself rolling-release distribution that installs with almost nothing preconfigured, letting the user build exactly the system they want package by package.

rolling-releaseDIYminimalistAUR

Artix Linux

Based on Arch Linux

An Arch Linux derivative that replaces systemd with a choice of alternative init systems (OpenRC, runit, or s6), for users who want Arch's package base without systemd specifically.

rolling-releaseArch-basedsystemd-freeOpenRC

CachyOS

Based on Arch Linux

A performance-tuned Arch Linux derivative built around an optimized kernel and CPU-architecture-specific package repositories, aimed at users chasing measurable gaming and desktop performance gains.

rolling-releaseArch-basedperformancegaming

Chimera Linux

Based on Independent

A from-scratch, rolling-release distribution built on the FreeBSD userland tools and LLVM toolchain rather than the usual GNU/glibc combination, aiming for a cleaner, more consistent base system.

rolling-releaseindependentmuslLLVM

EndeavourOS

Based on Arch Linux

A community-founded, close-to-vanilla Arch Linux experience with a friendlier graphical installer, created after the popular Antergos distribution shut down.

rolling-releaseArch-basedbeginner-friendlyclose-to-vanilla-Arch

KaOS

Based on Independent

A rolling-release distribution built entirely from scratch around a single, deliberate focus: KDE Plasma and Qt applications, with no other desktop environment offered at all.

rolling-releaseKDE PlasmaQt-focusedindependent

Manjaro

Based on Arch Linux

An Arch-based distribution that delivers Arch's rolling-release package freshness through a graphical installer and a curated, delayed update pipeline, without Arch's manual setup process.

rolling-releaseArch-basedbeginner-friendlyAUR-compatible

RebornOS

Based on Arch Linux

An Arch-based distribution notable for offering one of the widest desktop-environment selections of any Arch derivative, chosen during a guided post-install setup process.

rolling-releaseArch-basedmany-desktop-optionsbeginner-friendly

Solus

Based on Independent

An independent rolling-release distribution built specifically for the desktop, and the original home of the Budgie desktop environment before it spread to other distributions.

rolling-releaseindependentBudgiedesktop-focused

Void Linux

Based on Independent

An independently built rolling-release distribution using its own XBPS package manager and runit as its init system instead of systemd, appealing to users who specifically want to avoid systemd.

rolling-releaseindependentsystemd-freerunit

XeroLinux

Based on Arch Linux

An Arch-based, KDE-Plasma-focused distribution built by a single enthusiast developer, emphasizing an out-of-the-box polished, pre-themed Plasma desktop.

rolling-releaseArch-basedKDE Plasmapre-themed

openSUSE Tumbleweed

Based on Independent (shares tooling with openSUSE Leap)

openSUSE's rolling-release edition, distinguished from most other rolling distributions by openSUSE's own automated openQA testing pipeline vetting every snapshot before release.

rolling-releasetested-snapshotsKDE PlasmaGNOME