Top 15 Frugalware Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

Frugalware Linux is an independently developed general purpose desktop Linux distribution designed for intermediate users. It follows simple Slackware-like design concepts and includes the "pacman" package management utility from Arch Linux.

1. Parabola

Parabola A project providing a fully free (as in freedom) derivative of Arch Linux . Inheriting Arch's lightweight and flexibility, Parabola offers software freedom plus all power to the users.......

2. Netrunner

Netrunner Netrunner is an Ubuntu distribution with a focus on desktop computing. It boasts a carefully tuned KDE 4 desktop with many integrated GNOME applications to offer users a selected mix of popular and powerful applications.......

3. Antergos

Antergos Formally known as Cinnarch for combining the Cinnamon as its main desktop. Antergos, as its father, Arch Linux , is a rolling release distro. Offering a choice of several desktops, including GNOME 3 (default), Cinnamon , Razor-qt and Xfce .......

4. Semplice

Semplice Semplice Linux is a simple, fast and lightweight distribution based on Debian's unstable branch. It includes a small collection of up-to-date applications running on top of the Openbox window manager.......

5. Salix OS

Salix OS Salix OS is a Slackware Linux distribution that is simple, fast, easy to use and compatible with Slackware Linux. Optimised for desktop use, Salix OS features one application per task, custom package repositories, advanced package management with dependency support, localised system administration tools and innovative artwork.......

6. Imagineos

Imagineos Imagineos (formerly GoblinX) is a bootable live CD distribution based on Slackware Linux. The primary goal for Imagineos is to create a more pleasant and functional desktop, standardising all icons and themes to make it easy for novice users to learn about available applications.......

7. Bridge Linux

Bridge Linux Bridge Linux is an Arch Linux set of distributions and live CD/DVD images designed for desktop deployment. It comes in four separate editions with a choice of GNOME , KDE , LXDE or Xfce desktops. Unlike Arch Linux , Bridge Linux......

8. Linux From Scratch

Linux From Scratch Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system. There are a lot of reasons why somebody would want to install an LFS system. The question most people raise is "why go through all the hassle of manually......

9. Stella GNU/Linux Distro

Stella GNU/Linux Distro Stella is desktop focused, based on CentOS _remix_. Stella is not a fork.It is available as installable Live media and contains standard Centos software plus some multimedia and desktop additions.The Base repos are not overridden. Besides the changed artwork and naming what you get under the hood is......

10. SUSE Linux Enterprise

SUSE Linux Enterprise SUSE is the original provider of the enterprise Linux distribution and the most interoperable platform for mission-critical computing. It's the only Linux recommended by VMware, Microsoft and SAP. And it's supported on more hardware and software than any other enterprise Linux distribution......

11. SolydXK

SolydXK SolydX and SolydK are Debian based distributions with the Xfce and KDE desktop. SolydXK aims to be simple to use, providing an environment that is both stable and secure. SolydXK is an open source alternative for small businesses, non-profit organizations and home users.......

12. Instant WebKiosk

Instant WebKiosk Instant WebKiosk is a free and refined “live” (no installation required) browser-only (only the browser interface will show up) operating system based on Linux Debian and designed for use in web kiosks, multi-user “web workstations” (cafès, offices, schools, hotels) and digital signage deployments.It makes use of Google Chromium as Internet......

13. Raspbian

Raspbian Raspbian is a free operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux and optimised for the Raspberry Pi hardware (the armhf processor architecture). Raspbian comes with over 35,000 packages, or pre-compiled software bundled in a nice format for easy installation on a Raspberry Pi.......

14. Viperr

Viperr Viperr aims to merge CrunchBang Linux qualities with a Fedora base benefits.So there is a lightweight, fast, useful, simple, and original liveCD, with brand new but stable software.Viperr uses Openbox window manager and some standalone components,in order to customize your desktop as you want.Also......

15. BeagleBoard

BeagleBoard The BeagleBoard.org Foundation is a US-based 501(c) non-profit corporation existing to provide education in and promotion of the design and use of open-source software and hardware in embedded computing. BeagleBoard.org provides a forum for the owners and developers of open-source software and hardware to exchange ideas, knowledge and experience. On......