Kali Linux Alternatives

Ubuntu is a free and open source Linux distribution developed and released by Canonical. The distribution uses a customized version of GNOME as desktop environment and is based on Debian. Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution today, and continues to drive new people to the Linux ecosystem.

A Linux distribution based on musl and BusyBox, designed for security, simplicity, and resource efficiency. Alpine Linux is mostly used in server environments as its hardened kernel and resource efficiency makes it perfect for containerisation. The distribution compiles all user-space binaries as position-independent executables along with stack-smashing protection for stack buffer overflow concerns.

A free community-driven desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and Debian. Linux Mint is widley popular and is used by millions of people across the globe and comes bundled with a variety of free and open-source software to enhance your desktop experience. The project was created by Clément Lefèbvre and is being actively developed by the Linux Mint Team and community since 2006.

MX Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution created by the MX community. The operating system is a cooperative venture between antiX and MX Linux communities. MX Linux desktop environment is based on Xfce and provides a fast, low-resource and friendly experience. It includes modular core components for the full functionality expected from a modern desktop environment. A collection of powerful and handy “MX Tools” that cover a range of actions from boot options to repository management. A fast package manager that can install from Popular Applications, MX Test Repo, Debian Backports and Flatpaks.

The CentOS Linux distribution is a stable, predictable, manageable and reproducible platform derived from the sources of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The operating system is built with community-driven efforts and is released free and open-source under the GPLv2. Since March 2004, CentOS has been used to power servers and desktops across the world, and the project is still going strong to this day.

A fast and friendly, desktop oriented operating system based on Debian Linux. Q4OS provides a set of dedicated utilities and specific optimizations, combined with a focus on getting a productive system easily. This makes it ideal for people who want to get a working environment tailored to individual needs and preferences. Q4OS is a also a good choice for virtual cloud environments due to its very low hardware.

Sailfish OS is a European developed mobile operating system that offers exlusive licensing model for local implementations. Sailfish OS provides a deeper level of security including features, such as Mobile Device Management (MDM), fully integrated VPN solutions, enterprise WiFi, data encryption, and better and faster performance. Allowing you to enjoy a privacy focused and secure operating system for your mobile devices.

OxygenOS is a mobile operating sytem for the OnePlus series of Android phone. It provides a refreshingly simple user interface that allow you to navigate more efficiently with intuitive gestures to access what's important, and enjoy a more personalized user experience. OxygenOS is co-developed with the open source community and released as free and open software.

FreeBSD is a free and open-source Unix-like operating system descended from the Berkeley Software Distribution. FreeBSD was first released as in 1993, and is today the most popular free and open-source BSD operating system on the market today. In total, FreeBSD accounts for more than 75% of the market. FreeBSD can be installed easily on most machines and is licensed under the permissive BSD License.

ReactOS is a free and open-source Windows-like operating system for amd64/i686 computers. ReactOS was designed to be binary-compatible with computer programs and device drivers made for Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows NT family of operating systems including Windows NT4, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista and Windows Seven. To Some, ReactOS is a potential open-source drop-in replacement for Windows and for its information on undocumented Windows APIs

Bliss OS is a free and open-source operating system based on the mobile operating system, Android. It features  many optimizations and expanded device support and is avalible for Chrombook, Linux and Windows PCs. The project is developed by an 501 (c3) Non-Profit organization who's mission is to provide a variety of resources to the open-source community and others around the world by creating and fostering an all-inclusive learning environment for seasoned developers and newcomers.

macOS is a series of proprietary operating systems native to the Apple ecosystem. The operating system powers all of Apples desktop and laptop computers and is the second most popular operating system in the world after Windows.