26 open-source Desktop OS vendors.

Open-source software for Desktop OS that you can self-host, with auditable source code — regardless of the developer's headquarters.

• Alpine LinuxSelf-hosted / open source

  Lightweight and secure Linux distribution, popular for containers and embedded

  Spain

• ALT LinuxNon-EU vendor

  Russian-European Linux distribution with Sisyphus repository

  Russia

• DebianSelf-hosted / open source

  Stable and free Linux distribution, basis for many other distributions

  United States

• elementary OSNon-EU vendor

  Elegant Linux distribution with macOS-like interface and own AppCenter

  United States

• EndeavourOSSelf-hosted / open source

  Arch-based Linux distribution with accessible installation and community

  Netherlands

• Fedora WorkstationSelf-hosted / open source

  Community-driven Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat with focus on innovation

  United States

• Garuda LinuxSelf-hosted / open source

  Arch-based Linux distribution focused on gaming and performance

  India

• KDE neonSelf-hosted / open source

  Linux distribution with the latest KDE Plasma desktop on Ubuntu basis

  Germany

• Linux MintSelf-hosted / open source

  Irish open-source Linux distribution focused on ease of use

  Ireland

• MageiaSelf-hosted / open source

  Community-driven Linux distribution originating from Mandriva

  France

• ManjaroSelf-hosted / open source

  Arch-based Linux distribution with user-friendly installation

  Germany

• NixOSSelf-hosted / open source

  Declarative Linux operating system with reproducible system configuration

  Netherlands

• openSUSESelf-hosted / open source

  German Linux distribution with choice of Tumbleweed (rolling) and Leap (stable)

  Germany

• Pop!_OSNon-EU vendor

  Linux distribution by System76 focused on developers and creative professionals

  United States

• postmarketOSSelf-hosted / open source

  Alpine Linux-based mobile operating system for long-term support

  Austria

• PureOSNon-EU vendor

  Privacy-focused Linux distribution by Purism, fully free software

  United States

• Qubes OSSelf-hosted / open source

  Security-oriented operating system with compartmentalisation via Xen

  Poland

• ReactOSSelf-hosted / open source

  Open-source operating system compatible with Windows applications

  Germany

• SlackwareNon-EU vendor

  Oldest active Linux distribution, known for stability and simplicity

  United States

• SolusSelf-hosted / open source

  Independent Linux distribution with own Budgie desktop and rolling release

  Ireland

• TailsSelf-hosted / open source

  Privacy operating system that provides anonymity via the Tor network

  Germany · owner in United States

• Tuxedo OSSelf-hosted / open source

  German open-source Linux distribution by TUXEDO Computers

  Germany

• UBports Ubuntu TouchSelf-hosted / open source

  Mobile and desktop operating system based on Ubuntu Touch

  Germany

• UbuntuNon-EU vendor

  Popular Linux distribution developed by Canonical, suitable for desktop and server

  United Kingdom

• Void LinuxSelf-hosted / open source

  Independent rolling-release Linux distribution with runit init system

  Spain

• Zorin OSSelf-hosted / open source

  User-friendly Linux distribution designed as a Windows alternative

  Ireland