AnduinOS 1.0 is released on 2024.09.01
AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a familiar and easy-to-use experience for anyone moving to Linux.
Why choose AnduinOS?
Smaller image, friendly interface, unbeatable performance, safe and secure.
Ready to use
The ISO is just 2.0GB in size. Similar to Ubuntu, it is simple to install and can meet your daily needs without additional configuration or complicated operations.
Friendly interface
The GNOME-based desktop environment have beautiful interfaces and human-computer interactions that fit user habits, allowing you to quickly get started with AnduinOS without too much learning cost.
Root and privacy
Privacy is no longer optional. It's essential. AnduinOS is designed to gather nothing from you. We don't track you. We don't profile you. We don't target you. You remain anonymous to the system.
Ecological perfection
AnduinOS is based on Ubuntu's package base. It's compatible with most of the apt packages from Ubuntu. It's a perfect combination of experience and ecology.
Open Source
AnduinOS is an open-source project. Following the GPL-v3 license, you can view the source code, modify it, and redistribute it. It's free and will always be free.
Containerized
Graphical applications are installed via Flatpak, and keep themselves separate from the base system (Since 1.3). They also allow for fine-grained control over their permissions.
Choose your AnduinOS version
AnduinOS is available in two version branches: LTS and Standard. The LTS version is recommended for users need a stable long-term support, while the Standard version is recommended for users with newer devices and want to explore the latest features.
Noble Numbat
1.1LTS
Includes:
- Support till Apr 2029
- Gnome 46
- Ubuntu 24.04 packages
- Linux kernel 6.14
- Released on 2025.01.06
- Latest version 1.1.11
- Recommended for users need a stable long-term version and on older hardware.
Questing Quokka
1.4Standard
Includes:
- Support till July 2026
- Gnome 49
- Ubuntu 25.10 packages
- Linux kernel 6.17
- Released on 2025.10.25
- Latest version 1.4.1
- Using Flatpak for graphical applications.
- Recommended
With AnduinOS, you can do more
Everything you do on Ubuntu, you can do it on AnduinOS. You can use it as a daily operating system, a development environment, a server, or a learning tool. It's up to you.
Browsing
Gaming With Steam
Build
Work
Serve
Editing
A Universe of Applications at Your Fingertips.
Most of the software you rely on runs perfectly on AnduinOS, alongside thousands of powerful, free, and open-source alternatives. AnduinOS provides instant, integrated access to the massive libraries of Flatpak and Ubuntu, making your perfect workflow just a click away. Start exploring on Flathub now
What users are saying
Here's what some of our 2000+ users have to say about working with AnduinOS.
Johnathon Horner
Composer, Producer, and Audio Engineer...if you're considering taking back your privacy and switching to Linux, Anduin OS is the perfect place to start your journey. It's clean, it's simple, and the transition is seamless. Anduin OS wasn't designed for the tech nerd. It was designed specifically for YOU. Make the switch. You won't regret it.
Vince
DesignerAnduinOS has a clean, beautiful modern design, user-friendly interface, among so many distributions, this is the choice you can't miss. Trust me!!!
Yuyuyuyu
Lead DeveloperAnduinOS has breathed new life into my Surface Go, which I previously thought was useless. Surprisingly, it runs much smoother than Windows. All the features work perfectly!
Aimer
DeveloperAnduinOS is your final Linux distribution! It's built for developers and is lightweight yet still powerful. With its well-constructed themes and shortcuts, Windows users can smoothly transition to AnduinOS and forget about setting up your system.
Cody Ray
DeveloperAnduinOS has profoundly streamlined my life and work processes, solidifying its position as my preferred Linux distribution for everyday use!
Windows Central
...it's pretty spectacular. It's also quite possibly one of the friendliest Linux distros I've tried when it comes to folks who may well be moving over from Windows. Built by one person, it's pretty astonishing how good it is.
ZDNet
In fact, this is one of those "set-it-and-forget-it" distributions that makes using Linux a delight. It's intuitive, simple to use, and well-designed.
BetaNews
The OS continues to focus on ease of use, especially for those users moving over from Windows.
Neowin
Linux stands as a good option to keep computers running, and if you want something that looks similar to Windows, then AnduinOS is worth checking out.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the answers you might be looking for.
Is it free to use AnduinOS?
What kind of applications can I run on AnduinOS?
AnduinOS uses Flatpak to manage graphical applications. Flatpak is a software utility for software deployment, application virtualization, and package management. It allows you to run applications in a sandboxed environment, which can help improve security and stability.