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Xubuntu is a Linux distribution designed to provide a smooth, unified desktop experience from boot to shutdown. It aims to be lightweight enough for efficient daily use while remaining modular and highly configurable, allowing users to adapt the system to their needs rather than having the interface get in the way.

The distribution ships with user documentation for each version and offers additional support through community channels. It is developed by volunteers, and users can contribute to the project. Xubuntu follows a release cycle with defined support windows; the current release is Xubuntu 26.04, supported until April 2029.

12 alternatives to Xubuntu

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

  1. Xfce

    A lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems

    Covers 3 of 6 key features.

    Open source
    66 out of 100 match—

  2. Kubuntu

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

    Covers 2 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    64 out of 100 matchContact sales

  3. openSUSE

    openSUSE.

    Covers 1 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    62 out of 100 matchFree

  4. Qubes OS

    A reasonably secure operating system

    Covers 3 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    61 out of 100 matchFree

  5. Debian

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

    Covers 3 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    61 out of 100 matchContact sales

  6. Gentoo Linux

    A flexible, source-based Linux distribution

    Covers 3 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    61 out of 100 matchContact sales

  7. Zorin OS

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

    Covers 3 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    61 out of 100 matchContact sales

  8. Solus

    The Personal OS for Personal Computers

    Covers 2 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    60 out of 100 matchFree

  9. deepin

    A Linux desktop operating system focused on ease of use and a polished interface.

    Covers 3 of 6 key features.

    Open source
    60 out of 100 match—

  10. Linux Lite

    Simple, Fast, and User-Friendly Linux

    Covers 1 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    60 out of 100 matchFree

  11. Arch Linux

    A simple, lightweight distribution

    Covers 1 of 6 key features.

    Open source
    59 out of 100 match—

  12. elementary OS

    elementary OS: Thoughtful, capable, and ethical computing.

    Covers 2 of 6 key features and has a free plan.

    Free planOpen source
    58 out of 100 matchContact sales