🐧 About DistroMatch

A friendlier way to choose Linux.

DistroMatch turns the overwhelming world of Linux distributions into a clear, playful, privacy-friendly recommendation flow.

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What is this?

Linux Distro Selector is a free, open-source tool designed to help you find the perfect Linux distribution based on your needs, experience level, and hardware.

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Privacy first

Everything runs entirely in your browser. Your preferences are processed locally, and no personal data is sent to a server.

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How it works

Smart matching without the research rabbit hole.

Experience level: Beginner, intermediate, advanced, or expert.

Use case: Desktop, development, gaming, server, privacy, security, or content work.

Hardware: RAM, CPU architecture, and disk constraints.

Preferences: Desktop environment, update style, package manager, support, and philosophy.

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60+ active distros

Major, beginner-friendly, immutable, performance, lightweight, security, and enterprise distributions.

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Fast static app

Built with Astro, Tailwind CSS, and lightweight browser-side JavaScript.

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Open source

Free to inspect, improve, host, and adapt for the Linux community.

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Ready to find your match?

Start the wizard and answer a few friendly questions to get personalized Linux recommendations.

Start the Wizard