Best deepin alternatives
Distributions that share deepin’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.
- 1deepin vs Mageia
Mageia#46 in rankings
A community fork of Mandriva with its own control center. Mageia is a community-run continuation of Mandriva Linux.
- Also suited to everyday use
- Independent base like deepin
- Same stable release model
Key difference: based on Independent (Mandriva fork).
- 2deepin vs Fedora Workstation
Fedora Workstation#21 in rankings
A fresh GNOME desktop for curious minds. Fedora Workstation combines a polished GNOME desktop with recent Linux technologies.
- Also suited to everyday use
- Independent base like deepin
- Same stable release model
Key difference: based on Independent (Red Hat sponsored).
- 3deepin vs Solus
Solus#43 in rankings
An independent desktop with a curated rolling model. Solus is built from scratch for home desktops rather than servers.
- Also suited to everyday use
- Independent base like deepin
- Same beginner experience level
Key difference: based on Independent, rolling release model.
- 4deepin vs PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS#44 in rankings
A long-running independent rolling desktop. PCLinuxOS is an independent rolling distribution that grew out of Mandrake and Mandriva.
- Also suited to everyday use
- Independent base like deepin
- Same beginner experience level
Key difference: based on Independent (Mandriva heritage), rolling release model.
- 5deepin vs Debian
Debian#3 in rankings
A dependable foundation that takes its time. Debian Stable favors well-tested packages and predictable behavior.
- Also suited to everyday use
- Independent base like deepin
- Same stable release model
Key difference: based on Independent.
- 6deepin vs Ubuntu
Ubuntu#1 in rankings
Broad support, from your laptop to your server. Ubuntu provides a widely documented desktop and server platform.
- Also suited to everyday use
- Same stable release model
- Same beginner experience level
Key difference: based on Debian.
- 7deepin vs Linux Mint
Linux Mint#2 in rankings
A familiar desktop. A comfortable place to start. Linux Mint puts a traditional desktop, graphical update tools, and a straightforward software manager at the center of the experience.
- Also suited to everyday use
- Same stable release model
- Same beginner experience level
Key difference: based on Ubuntu LTS.
- 8deepin vs Zorin OS
Zorin OS#7 in rankings
A gentle switch from the desktop you know. Zorin OS adapts an Ubuntu-based desktop for people switching from other operating systems.
- Also suited to everyday use
- Same stable release model
- Same beginner experience level
Key difference: based on Ubuntu LTS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to deepin?
Mageia is the closest match: also suited to everyday use; independent base like deepin. Fedora Workstation and Solus are also strong options.
Why switch from deepin?
Common reasons are its tradeoffs: desktop is heavier than xfce or lxqt; default mirrors and services are oriented to mainland china. An alternative can keep what you like while avoiding these.