Alternatives to Void Linux
An independent rolling-release Linux distribution with its own XBPS package manager and the runit init system. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Void Linux
An independent rolling-release Linux distribution with its own XBPS package manager and the runit init system.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Void Linux.
Manjaro Linux
An Arch-based rolling-release Linux distribution that aims to make Arch easier to install and use.
Manjaro Linux is also rolling release but Arch-based with systemd, multiple desktop editions and staged update branches instead of Void's own XBPS and runit.
antiX
A fast, lightweight live Linux distribution based on Debian Stable, without systemd or elogind.
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.
MX Linux
A midweight desktop Linux distribution based on Debian Stable, built with antiX components and MX tools.
MX Linux moves you to a Debian Stable base with MX tools and fixed releases, so software versions lag behind Void's rolling packages.
Garuda Linux
An Arch-based Linux distribution with a gaming edition, performance tweaks and the Chaotic-AUR repository.
Garuda Linux offers an Arch-based rolling system with a gaming edition, Chaotic-AUR and default performance tweaks, but with a heavier default desktop than Void.
GNU Guix
A transactional package manager and GNU/Linux distribution whose packages and system configurations are written in Guile Scheme.
GNU Guix is an independent distribution with reproducible, transactional systems configured in Guile Scheme, and it packages only free software.
Linux Mint
A desktop Linux operating system designed to work out of the box, with a lightweight Xfce edition.
Linux Mint replaces Void's minimal rolling setup with a beginner-friendly fixed-release desktop that works out of the box, carrying older software versions.
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 system on Debian or Devuan, the latter avoiding systemd, with a small default package set you extend yourself.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Void Linux as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Alpine Linux
A small, security-oriented Linux distribution built on musl libc and BusyBox.
Void Linux is an independent rolling-release distribution with the XBPS package manager and runit init, and it drops Alpine's musl and BusyBox minimal base focus.
Pop!_OS
An Ubuntu-based Linux desktop operating system from System76, focused on productivity and customization.
Void Linux is an independent rolling distribution with its own XBPS package manager and runit instead of systemd, better suited to experienced Linux users.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
