Best Anatase alternatives
Distributions that share Anatase’s purpose, family, release model, or desktop, ordered by how closely they match. Each one lists what it has in common and a link to a full side-by-side comparison.
- 1Anatase vs RakuOS
RakuOS
Atomic Fedora that still lets you install native packages. RakuOS is a Fedora-based atomic distribution.
- Also suited to gaming and immutable systems
- Also Fedora-based
- Same atomic release model
Key difference: KDE Plasma, GNOME, COSMIC, niri desktop, intermediate level.
- 2Anatase vs Bazzite
Bazzite#6 in rankings
A gaming-focused desktop built on Fedora Atomic. Bazzite provides Fedora Atomic-based images with a focus on gaming PCs and handhelds.
- Also suited to gaming and immutable systems
- Also Fedora-based
- Same atomic release model
Key difference: based on Fedora Atomic.
- 3Anatase vs Fedora Silverblue
Fedora Silverblue
An atomic GNOME desktop with a way back. Fedora Silverblue delivers its base operating system through atomic updates.
- Also suited to immutable systems and development
- Also Fedora-based
- Same atomic release model
Key difference: GNOME desktop, intermediate level.
- 4Anatase vs Fedora Asahi Remix
Fedora Asahi Remix#28 in rankings
Linux on Apple Silicon Macs. Fedora Asahi Remix is the flagship distribution of the Asahi Linux project, which reverse-engineers support for Apple Silicon Macs.
- Also suited to development and everyday use
- Also Fedora-based
- Same intermediate experience level
Key difference: KDE Plasma, GNOME desktop, intermediate level.
- 5Anatase vs Vanilla OS
Vanilla OS
An immutable GNOME desktop with containers for any package. Vanilla OS is an image-based distribution with an unmodified GNOME desktop.
- Also suited to immutable systems and development
- Same atomic release model
- Same intermediate experience level
Key difference: based on Debian Sid.
- 6Anatase vs CachyOS
CachyOS#4 in rankings
An Arch-based system tuned for speed. CachyOS is an Arch-based rolling distribution that focuses on performance.
- Also suited to gaming and development
- Same intermediate experience level
- Offers KDE Plasma
Key difference: based on Arch Linux, rolling release model.
- 7Anatase vs Manjaro
Manjaro#12 in rankings
Arch packages with a slower, tested rollout. Manjaro builds on Arch Linux packages but holds them in its own branches before they reach the stable channel.
- Also suited to gaming and development
- Same intermediate experience level
- Offers KDE Plasma
Key difference: based on Arch Linux, rolling release model.
- 8Anatase vs openSUSE Tumbleweed
openSUSE Tumbleweed#15 in rankings
Rolling releases with tested snapshots. openSUSE Tumbleweed publishes rolling snapshots tested through openQA.
- Also suited to gaming and development
- Same intermediate experience level
- Offers KDE Plasma
Key difference: based on openSUSE, rolling release model.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Anatase?
RakuOS is the closest match: also suited to gaming and immutable systems; also fedora-based. Bazzite and Fedora Silverblue are also strong options.
Why switch from Anatase?
Common reasons are its tradeoffs: brand-new project led by a single developer; nvidia gtx 10-series and older are not supported; secure boot needs manual key enrollment for now. An alternative can keep what you like while avoiding these.