Top 15 SparkyLinux Alternative and Similar Softwares | Nov 2024

SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.

Sparky is targeted to all the computer’s users who want replace existing, proprietary driven OS to an open-sourced.

Sparky is also targeted to two different groups of users:
– Home Editions – with all the tools, codecs, plugins and drivers preinstalled – to the users who want to have everything ready and works from the first system’s run
– Base Editions – with minimal set of tools – to advanced users who like to set up everything as they want

1. Voyager

Voyager Voyager Live is an Xubuntu distribution and live DVD showcasing the Xfce desktop environment. Its features include the Avant Window Navigator or AWN (a dock-like navigation bar), Conky (a program which displays useful information on the desktop), and over 300 photographs and animations that can be......

2. 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 .......

3. 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......

4. MX Linux

MX Linux MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, using the best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint.......

5. Debian

Debian Debian is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system. It is distributed with access to repositories containing thousands of software packages ready for installation and use. Debian is known for strict adherence to the Unix and free software philosophies as well as using collaborative software development and testing processes.......

6. gNewSense

gNewSense gNewSense is a fully free software GNU/Linux distribution.Free software is software that respects your freedom. You can use it without restrictive licenses, make copies for your friends, school or business. To use free software is to make a political and ethical choice asserting your rights to learn and to share......

7. 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.......

8. elementary OS

elementary OS elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .......

9. 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.......

10. 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.......

11. Linux Mint

Linux Mint Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop distribution. Linux Mint is an Ubuntu -based distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components. It......

12. CrunchBang Linux

CrunchBang Linux CrunchBang Linux is a Debian-based distribution offering a great blend of speed, style and substance. Using the nimble Openbox window and/or Xfce , it is highly customisable and provides a modern, full-featured GNU/Linux system without sacrificing performance.......

13. Pear Linux

Pear Linux The purpose of Pear Linux is to create an operating system based on Linux ( Ubuntu mini remix) and propose a simple but powerful interface.Pear Linux is free (thanks to your donations) and we hope you enjoy it.It is operating out of the box, with a complete multimedia experience......

14. CageOS

CageOS We built CageOS to power Community Cube. It’s entirely an open source platform, designed to ensure your privacy and security.......

15. SalineOS

SalineOS SalineOS is a lightweight and fast open-source operating system built on the Debian GNU/Linux repositories and uses Xfce as the desktop environment.......