Top 15 BlackArch Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux -based distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 1218 tools. You can install tools individually or in groups. BlackArch Linux is compatible with existing Arch installs.

1. Matriux

Matriux Matriux is a fully featured security distribution consisting of a bunch of powerful, open source and free tools that can be used for various purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, ethical hacking, system and network administration, cyber forensics investigations, security testing, vulnerability analysis, and much more.......

2. BackBox Linux

BackBox Linux BackBox is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. Designed to be fast, easy to use and to provide a minimal yet complete desktop environment thanks to its own software repositories always been updated to the last stable version of the......

3. Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux Manjaro Linux is a desktop-oriented, user-friendly distribution based on Arch Linux . Some of its more pronounced features include an intuitive installation process, automatic hardware detection, special Bash scripts for managing graphics drivers, and extra desktop configuration options. Manjaro Linux comes in three editions featuring the Xfce ,......

4. Dragora

Dragora Dragora GNU/Linux is a distribution created from scratch with the intention of providing a stable, multi-platform and multi-purpose operating system. It is built upon 100% free software. It has a very simple packaging system that allows installing, removing, upgrading and creating packages. Dragora can be an ideal distribution for those......

5. HandyLinux

HandyLinux HandyLinux is a user friendly desktop Operating System based on Debian that uses the Xfce desktop environment.Debian without headachesHandyLinux is accessibility for all and freedom for everyone to evolve on its own.Based on Debian GNU/Linux fast, lightweight and stable XFCE desktop environment.HandyLinux is safe, convenient and......

6. Subgraph OS

Subgraph OS Subgraph believes that the best way to empower people to communicate and live freely is to develop technology that is secure, free, open-source, and verifiably trustworthy.Subgraph OS is an important part of that vision.The Internet is a hostile environment, and recent revelations have made it more apparent than ever before......

7. Node OS

Node OS NodeOS is a lightweight operating system using Node.js as userspace and managed by npm. Any package in npm is a NodeOS package, which at last count was 244,180 packages. The goal of NodeOS is to provide just enough to let npm provide the rest. Since anyone can contribute......

8. Devuan

Devuan Devuan is the base GNU/Linux distribution aiming to replace Debian in order to preserve Init Freedom and avoid the systemd lock-in. Devuan is developed by and for Veteran Unix Admins.......

9. RLSD

RLSD RLSD is a small, "live" Linux-libre distribution with retro applications for the i686 and x86_64 architectures. It revives old hardware and the way computing used to be in the late 90s.The distro used to be known as "DSLR", which stood for "Damn Small Linux Remake".......

10. Damn Small Linux

Damn Small Linux Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.Damn Small is small enough and smart enough to do the following things: * Boot from a business card CD as a live linux distribution (LiveCD) * Boot from a USB pen drive * Boot from within a......

11. OpenMandriva Lx

OpenMandriva Lx OpenMandriva Lx, originally an offering of Mandriva Linux , is a free desktop operating system that aims to cater to and interest first time and advanced users alike. It has the core of an advanced system but is designed to be simple and logical in use.......

12. Apricity OS

Apricity OS Apricity OS is a modern, intuitive operating system for the cloud generation of computing. It is based on ArchLinux and has an extremely beautiful Desktop Environment that's stripped off from GNOME.......

13. Unity Linux

Unity Linux The community-oriented Unity Linux is a minimalist distribution and live CD based on Mandriva Linux . The project's main goal is to create a base operating system from which more complete, user-oriented distribution can easily be built - either by other distribution projects or by the users themselves. Unity......

14. Linux Lite

Linux Lite Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.......

15. Ubuntu GNOME

Ubuntu GNOME Ubuntu GNOME is an official flavour of Ubuntu , featuring the GNOME desktop environment.Ubuntu GNOME (formerly Ubuntu GNOME Remix) is a mostly pure GNOME desktop experience built from the Ubuntu repositories. We proudly recommend Ubuntu GNOME to anyone interested in using Ubuntu with......