Compare Systemd alternatives
Compare top-ranked Systemd alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.
| Alternative | Score | License | Platforms |
|---|
| Upstart | 73% 11 votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| OpenRC | 11% 9 votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Sysvinit | 11% 9 votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Runit | 14% 7 votes | Free, Open Source | Mac, Linux |
| Eudev | 20% 5 votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Nosh | 40% 5 votes | Free | Linux |
| Supervisor | 20% 5 votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Procd | 33% 3 votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Finit | 33% 3 votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Chaperone Process Manager | 33% 3 votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
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Score: 73%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More Start functioning upstart, tasks and services during boot, /sbin/init daemon is event-phase for a change, you stop when switched off and check Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
Alternatives 4
Score: 11%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More OpenRC system-download program, normally /sbin/init to run dependency-based init-systems. /Sbin/rhinitis is not a substitute for. OpenRC is 100 % Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
Alternatives 6
Score: 11%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More Package, system control programs, system-Start, run and shutdown. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
Alternatives 8
Score: 14%
FreeOpen SourceMacLinux
More Runit is a replacement for other monitoring-system-and-service-initialization-systems with cross-Unix init scheme. GNU/Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, Solaris, and works Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux,BSD
Alternatives 10
Score: 20%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More Eodev ,dev, with the goal of individual systems of every flavor of system initialization fork. To achieve this, is launched, a project of the Gentoo developers Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
Alternatives 12
Score: 40%
FreeLinux
More To manage the cookie package BSD-or Linux-system start-up and tools, and a suite of system-level utilities. Features:Free,Linux,BSD
Alternatives 14
Score: 20%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More The admin user of Unix-like operating systems that allows you to monitor and control a variety of processes in the client/server system. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
Alternatives 16
Score: 33%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More Procd is OpenWRT system process and T for the service. Designed for embedded devices, such as, for example, less resource-intensive, and works with busybox-Vuclip Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,OpenWrt
Alternatives 18
Score: 33%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More Daemon tools and Runit and sysv init replacement with process control similar small finit. The focus is on small and embedded GNU/Linux systems, but Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
Alternatives 20
Score: 33%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More Environmental managers, such as upstart is a light-weight alternative or companion system to handle. Companion broad feature-set, dependency-based offerings Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,Self-Hosted,Python
Alternatives Systemd alternatives FAQ
What is the best Systemd alternative?
Upstart is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.
Are there free Systemd alternatives?
Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Upstart, OpenRC, sysvinit, runit, eudev.
Which platforms are covered?
The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Mac, depending on each product.
How are alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.