Alternatives to Bodhi Linux
A lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with the Moksha desktop, derived from Enlightenment. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Bodhi Linux
A lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with the Moksha desktop, derived from Enlightenment.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Bodhi Linux.
Lubuntu
An official Ubuntu flavour with the LXQt desktop, designed to be fast and lightweight.
Lubuntu is an official Ubuntu flavour that swaps Bodhi's Moksha desktop for the lightweight LXQt desktop while keeping the full Ubuntu software ecosystem and everyday apps.
Xubuntu
A community-developed Ubuntu flavour with the lightweight Xfce desktop for everyday use.
Xubuntu keeps the Ubuntu base but uses the configurable Xfce desktop, with a long-term support release supported until 2029.
Linux Lite
A lightweight, beginner-friendly Linux distribution for older computers and people moving from Windows.
Linux Lite targets beginners and Windows switchers on older hardware, with a built-in help manual and active forums, but offers fewer desktop choices.
Zorin OS Lite
An Xfce-based edition of the Zorin OS Linux distribution intended for older and lower-powered PCs.
Zorin OS Lite uses an Xfce desktop with Zorin-specific optimisations for older PCs, though the Lite edition is planned to end from Zorin OS 19.
BunsenLabs Linux
A Debian-based distribution with a preconfigured, lightweight Openbox desktop, continuing CrunchBang Linux.
BunsenLabs Linux moves from an Ubuntu base to Debian with a preconfigured Openbox, tint2 and conky desktop, which takes some learning for newcomers.
Q4OS
A lightweight Debian-based desktop Linux distribution aimed at ease of use and less powerful hardware.
Q4OS moves to a stable Debian base aimed at ease of use on low-powered hardware, with tools to remove unneeded components and an ARM edition.
MX Linux
A midweight desktop Linux distribution based on Debian Stable, built with antiX components and MX tools.
MX Linux is a midweight distribution built on Debian Stable with antiX components and MX tools, aiming to stay responsive on modest hardware.
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 on a Debian or Devuan base with a very small default package set, so you install most applications yourself.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Bodhi Linux as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
4MLinux
A small feature-oriented Linux distribution for maintenance, multimedia, a mini server and games.
Bodhi Linux uses an Ubuntu base with the light, themeable Moksha desktop and offers a 32-bit non-PAE build for old hardware, from a small team.
Damn Small Linux
A revived compact Linux distribution for low-spec x86 computers, based on antiX.
Bodhi Linux moves to an Ubuntu base with the themeable Moksha desktop and a 32-bit non-PAE build for old hardware, maintained by a small team.
Puppy Linux
A family of small Linux distributions for home computers, sharing the same Puppy tools.
Bodhi Linux moves you to an Ubuntu base with the customisable Moksha desktop and a 32-bit non-PAE build for old hardware.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
antiX
A fast, lightweight live Linux distribution based on Debian Stable, without systemd or elogind.
Linux Mint
A desktop Linux operating system designed to work out of the box, with a lightweight Xfce edition.
SparkyLinux
A fast, customizable Debian-based Linux distribution offered in several versions for different uses.
Budgie
A free and open source Linux desktop environment with its own panel, application menu and window management.
MATE
A traditional desktop environment for Linux and other Unix-like systems that continues the GNOME 2 design.
