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24 alternatives to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

6th LTS of Ubuntu

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Ubuntu 16.04 LTS launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Ubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon▲75

   The next-generation Ubuntu for Developers, AI and Cloud

   Apr 2026 · ubuntu.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Aquaris M10▲79

   Ubuntu Tablet

   2016 · bq.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   RancherOS▲59

   A minimalist distribution of Linux

   2015 · rancher.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Ubuntu TV▲71

   TV for human beings.

   2014 · ubuntu.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Windows 10 Ubuntu bash▲11

   Upgraded to 16.04 Xenial

   2017 · devblogs.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   HummingBird▲60

   Powerful Linux Single Board Computer

   2014 · solid-run.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Ubuntu▲8

   Open source software platform that runs everywhere

   2016 · ubuntu.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Eve▲79

   Better tools for thought

   2015 · witheve.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Ubuntu 15.10 Alpha▲5

   First Alpha release of the Ubuntu 15

   2015 · omgubuntu.co.uk · its alternatives →

10. 10
    LineageOS▲131

    The successor to CyanogenMod, an Android Distribution

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Ocean▲205

    Linux server you can fit in your pocket.

    2016 · getocean.io · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Ubuntu 17.04▲5

    Supports widest range of container capabilities

    2017 · ubuntu.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Clear Linux Project▲95

    Intel's new container-based Linux distribution

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Lakka▲85

    Lightweight Linux distro dedicated to retro gaming.

    2015 · lakka.tv · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Ulauncher▲119

    An application launcher for Linux 🐧

    2017 · ulauncher.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Developer Ipsum▲110

    Lorem for nerds

    2021 · developer-ipsum.netlify.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Pangoly▲71

    Build your shiny new PC

    2014 · pangoly.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Xubuntu core▲7

    A slimmed down version of Xubuntu

    2015 · xubuntu.org · its alternatives →

19. 19
    LittleBits - the bitLab▲84

    The Marketplace For User-Generated Hardware

    2014 · edu.sphero.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Aquaris E4.5▲69

    Ubuntu Smartphone

    2015 · bq.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    everything.io▲59

    The Operating System for Your Stuff

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Frankly▲101

    A dashboard of issues and PRs across GitHub repositories.

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Appcanary▲106

    Never run vulnerable software again

    2015 · blog.appcanary.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Overland (First Access)▲89

    Make the most of a terrible situation

    2016 · finji.itch.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →