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Garuda Linux screenshot

Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

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Archcraft screenshot

Archcraft

Archcraft is a minimal Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The project provides a graphical user interface using minimal window managers rather than full featured desktop environments.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxArchcraft
ArchBaseArch
pacman / pkgPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version2026.05.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateMay 13, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfcebspwmMATEOpenbox
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfcebspwmMATEOpenbox