Alternatives to antiX
A fast, lightweight live Linux distribution based on Debian Stable, without systemd or elogind. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
antiX
A fast, lightweight live Linux distribution based on Debian Stable, without systemd or elogind.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as antiX.
MX Linux
A midweight desktop Linux distribution based on Debian Stable, built with antiX components and MX tools.
MX Linux is built on Debian Stable with antiX components and MX tools, offering a midweight desktop for modest hardware rather than minimal window managers.
Damn Small Linux
A revived compact Linux distribution for low-spec x86 computers, based on antiX.
Damn Small Linux is based on antiX for low-spec x86 computers and bundles light desktop apps, but only ships Fluxbox and JWM window managers.
Puppy Linux
A family of small Linux distributions for home computers, sharing the same Puppy tools.
Puppy Linux runs as a small live session on several different bases with shared Puppy tools, using its own .pet package format instead of Debian packages.
4MLinux
A small feature-oriented Linux distribution for maintenance, multimedia, a mini server and games.
4MLinux is a small independent distribution combining rescue, multimedia, mini server and game roles, with minimal documentation and a smaller community.
BunsenLabs Linux
A Debian-based distribution with a preconfigured, lightweight Openbox desktop, continuing CrunchBang Linux.
BunsenLabs Linux gives a preconfigured Openbox desktop on a standard Debian base, though i386 media are no longer offered for the current release.
Q4OS
A lightweight Debian-based desktop Linux distribution aimed at ease of use and less powerful hardware.
Q4OS is a stable Debian-based desktop aimed at ease of use on less powerful hardware, with an ARM edition and tools to remove unneeded components.
Peppermint OS
A minimal Xfce Linux distribution based on Debian or Devuan that lets you choose your own applications.
Peppermint OS offers a minimal Xfce desktop with a choice of Debian or Devuan base, leaving most application installs to the user.
SparkyLinux
A fast, customizable Debian-based Linux distribution offered in several versions for different uses.
SparkyLinux is a customizable Debian-based distribution in several editions with regular updates, suited to older machines but with a smaller community.
Also worth comparing
These listings name antiX as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Emmabuntüs
A Debian-based Linux distribution designed for refurbishing and reusing older computers.
antiX is a much lighter Debian Stable system without systemd, using window managers rather than a full desktop, with strong live-USB support for old hardware.
Porteus
A small, modular Slackware-based Linux system built to run from a USB drive, CD or disk.
antiX moves you to a Debian Stable live system without systemd, with well developed live-USB support and lightweight window managers.
Void Linux
An independent rolling-release Linux distribution with its own XBPS package manager and the runit init system.
antiX also avoids systemd but is built on Debian Stable with fixed releases, lightweight window managers and strong live-USB support for old x86 computers.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Linux Lite
A lightweight, beginner-friendly Linux distribution for older computers and people moving from Windows.
YUMI
A multiboot USB creator that puts several operating systems and tools on one drive.
GLIM
A set of GRUB2 configuration files that boots many Linux live ISOs from one USB stick.
Easy2Boot
A free multiboot USB kit that boots many ISO, IMG and VHD files from one drive.
