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AnLinux vs proot-distro: catalog facts
AnLinux	proot-distro
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.	Free Free and open source, part of the Termux project.
Android	Android, Command line
Runs Linux distributions on Android without root Supports several distributions including Ubuntu, Debian and Kali	Runs full Linux distributions without rooting the device Integrates with the Termux environment
Requires Termux to be installed PRoot is slower than a native or rooted setup	Requires Termux to be installed first PRoot adds overhead compared with native execution
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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