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Scrot
github.com/resurrecting-open-source-projects/s…Also covers bsd and linux · same kind of open-source project
scrot captures screen images from a command line on Linux and Unix systems.
Alternatives
The Best Awesome BSD Alternatives in 2026
18 alternatives1 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Awesome BSD? Here are 18 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.
About Awesome BSDgithub.com/DiscoverBSD/awesome-bsd
VisitThis repository collects links to BSD operating systems, software, and related resources.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionScrotscrot captures screen images from a command line on Linux…Free or freemium optionPeaZipPeaZip is an open-source archive manager app for macOS and…Another optionCanoebootCanoeboot distributes BIOS and UEFI boot firmware based on…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrot | — | Not stated | Linux |
| 2 | Canoeboot | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 3 | ly | — | Not stated | Linux |
| 4 | PeaZip | Free | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 5 | Guitarix | — | Yes | Linux |
| 6 | Libreboot | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 7 | htop | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 8 | DistroWatch | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 9 | Audacious | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 10 | Monophony | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
All Awesome BSD alternatives
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Canoeboot
canoeboot.orgAlso covers bsd and linux
Canoeboot distributes BIOS and UEFI boot firmware based on coreboot for starting Linux and BSD systems.
3
ly
github.com/fairyglade/lyAlso covers bsd and linux · same kind of open-source project
Log in to Linux or BSD with Ly, a display manager controlled through a text interface.
4
Also covers bsd and linux · open source · free
PeaZip is an open-source archive manager app for macOS and Darwin that creates, opens and extracts common archive formats, with builds for Apple Silicon and Intel.
5
Also covers bsd and linux · open source
Guitarix is a virtual guitar amplifier for Linux running on Jack, with amp, effects rack and LV2 DAW support.
6
Libreboot
libreboot.orgAlso covers bsd and linux
Libreboot distributes free BIOS and UEFI firmware based on coreboot and GNU GRUB.
7
htop
htop.devAlso covers bsd and linux
htop displays and manages running processes in an interactive terminal interface.
8
DistroWatch
distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=popularityAlso covers bsd and linux
DistroWatch publishes news and feature lists for Linux and BSD distributions, with a page-hit ranking and distribution directory.
9
Audacious
audacious-media-player.orgAlso covers bsd and linux
Audacious plays audio and is described by its project as an open-source player descended from XMMS.
10
Monophony
gitlab.com/zehkira/monophonyAlso covers bsd and linux
Monophony streams music from YouTube Music in a Linux application, according to its project description.
11
Advanced Search
distrowatch.com/search.phpAlso covers bsd and linux
DistroWatch search page with simple and advanced forms to find Linux and BSD distributions by criteria, plus package search by name and version.
12
Also covers linux · same kind of open-source project · open source
The utils repository collects custom scripts and dotfiles, mainly for Linux systems.
13
Also covers linux · same kind of open-source project · open source
anuraOS provides a browser-based operating environment with Linux emulation, according to its repository.
14
Pinn
github.com/procount/pinnAlso covers linux · same kind of open-source project
PINN installs operating systems on Raspberry Pi and is described as a version of the NOOBS installer.
15
Also covers linux · same kind of open-source project · open source
screenFetch displays Linux system and theme information in a terminal, with its repository noting the project's current state.
16
cmus
cmus.github.ioAlso covers linux
cmus plays music from a console on Unix-like operating systems, according to its project description.
17
UTM
mac.getutm.appAlso covers linux
UTM runs virtual machines on Mac, including operating systems on Apple Silicon and Intel hardware.
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Bash-Oneliner
onceupon.github.io/Bash-OnelinerAlso covers linux
Bash-Oneliner collects shell commands and terminal techniques for data processing and Linux system tasks.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Libreboot11 alternativesDistroWatch11 alternativesAdvanced Search11 alternativesscreenFetch24 alternativesScrot24 alternativesCanoeboot13 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Awesome BSD?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Awesome BSD are Scrot, Canoeboot, and ly.
Is there a free alternative to Awesome BSD?
Yes. PeaZip is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Awesome BSD?
Yes: PeaZip, Guitarix, utils, and anuraOS.
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