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# Alternatives to Debian

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> Explore the top alternatives to Debian. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Windows 11** — 4.4/5 (101 reviews) — Windows 11 is the latest operating system for Windows, with enhanced security, performance and gaming capabilities.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1029729/windows-11)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1029729/debian/vs/windows-11)
2. **Android 11** — 4.6/5 (121 reviews) — Android 11 is the operating system for Samsung, Galaxy, and OnePlus devices that comes with automatic security and application updates.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012054/android-11)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012054/1012096/android-11/vs/debian)
3. **Ubuntu** — 4.7/5 (122 reviews) — Ubuntu is a secure Linux operating system for servers, desktops, cloud, and developers.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012125/ubuntu)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1012125/debian/vs/ubuntu)
4. **MacOS Big Sur** — 4.8/5 (59 reviews) — MacOS Big Sur is the latest operating system for mac computers that provides a one-click control center and a customizable start page.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012056/macos-big-sur)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012056/1012096/macos-big-sur/vs/debian)
5. **iOS14** — 4.6/5 (53 reviews) — iOS 14 is the updated operating system for iPhones with features such as home screen widgets,application libraries,and compact calling.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012053/ios14)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012053/1012096/ios14/vs/debian)
6. **Linux Mint** — 4.8/5 (52 reviews) — Linux Mint is an open-source desktop OS offering a user-friendly alternative to Windows and macOS based on Debian and Ubuntu.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012101/linux-mint)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1012101/debian/vs/linux-mint)
7. **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** — 4.5/5 (26 reviews) — Redhat Enterprise Linux is an open-source operating system that can be run on multiple platforms to handle large quantites of data.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012094/red-hat-enterprise-linux)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012094/1012096/red-hat-enterprise-linux/vs/debian)
8. **Fedora Workstation** — 4.8/5 (18 reviews) — Fedora Workstation is an operating system designed for developers that comes with an open-source toolbox and application containment.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012097/fedora-workstation)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1012097/debian/vs/fedora-workstation)
9. **Oracle Linux** — 4.4/5 (18 reviews) — Oracle Linux is an operating system that provides an environment for virtualization, data management, and cloud-native computer tools.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012100/oracle-linux)
   - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1012100/debian/vs/oracle-linux)
10. **Parrot OS** — 4.5/5 (17 reviews) — Operating system based on Debian with a full portable laboratory for cyber security operations, pen-testing, and digital forensics.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1013052/parrot-security-os)
    - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1013052/debian/vs/parrot-security-os)
11. **SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop** — 4.5/5 (8 reviews) — SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is a secure desktop operating system for enterprise environments with an integrated search engine.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012109/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop)
    - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1012109/debian/vs/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop)
12. **Xubuntu** — 4.0/5 (2 reviews) — Operating systems that provides businesses with a configurable desktop environment to streamline workflows.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1016999/xubuntu)
    - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1016999/debian/vs/xubuntu)
13. **Manjaro** — 4.7/5 (6 reviews) — Manjaro Linux is an operating system that can be downloaded online and comes with power saving methods and multi-functioning updates.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012110/manjaro-linux)
    - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1012110/debian/vs/manjaro-linux)
14. **Alpine Linux** — 4.7/5 (3 reviews) — A Linux distribution built around C musl libl and Busybox implementation. It is a distro for single-purposes and network-based systems.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1025628/alpine-linux)
    - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1025628/debian/vs/alpine-linux)
15. **Kubuntu** — 4.7/5 (6 reviews) — Kubuntu is an operating system that can be used on Mac \& PC devices that comes with email integration and a built in file terminal.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012647/kubuntu)
    - [Compare vs Debian](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1012096/1012647/debian/vs/kubuntu)

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