Skip to content
whatismyalternative

Manjaro

The Linux for People and Organizations

Visit Manjaro

Manjaro is an open-source Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, aimed at making Arch's flexibility more accessible on personal computers, phones, and embedded devices. It uses a rolling release model with an approach described as cascading stability, so users can choose the update stream that fits their needs.

Install media is provided as regularly released live ISOs for straightforward installation. The standard x86 image targets workstations and laptops, while a separate ARM image covers phones and embedded devices. Hardware partners also offer devices with Manjaro preinstalled. Beyond home use, Manjaro is offered in versions intended for business environments, backed by services for managing IT infrastructure.

Manjaro is developed by Manjaro GmbH & Co. KG. The pages do not specify a free plan, trial, or seat-based packaging for the distribution itself.

12 alternatives to Manjaro

Ranked by how well each tool replaces Manjaro: shared features, audience, price and popularity.

  1. Arch Linux

    A simple, lightweight distribution

    Covers 1 of 7 key features.

    Open source
    69 out of 100 match—

  2. Gentoo Linux

    A flexible, source-based Linux distribution

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    65 out of 100 matchContact sales

  3. openSUSE

    openSUSE.

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    64 out of 100 matchFree

  4. Debian

    A free operating system built by a volunteer association of individuals, distributed as a

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    63 out of 100 matchContact sales

  5. Arduino

    Open-source electronic prototyping platform enabling users to create interactive objects.

    Covers 1 of 7 key features.

    Open source
    61 out of 100 match—

  6. Alpine Linux

    Small. Simple. Secure.

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    61 out of 100 matchFree

  7. Linux Lite

    Simple, Fast, and User-Friendly Linux

    Covers 0 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    60 out of 100 matchFree

  8. Solus

    The Personal OS for Personal Computers

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    58 out of 100 matchFree

  9. Zorin OS

    Windows and macOS alternative designed to make your computer faster and more powerful.

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    58 out of 100 matchContact sales

  10. FreeBSD

    The Power to Serve

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    58 out of 100 matchContact sales

  11. Kubuntu

    An operating system combining the power of Ubuntu with the elegant KDE Plasma.

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    58 out of 100 matchContact sales

  12. XAMPP

    Apache + MariaDB + PHP + Perl

    Covers 1 of 7 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    58 out of 100 matchContact sales