Sysvinit Alternatives

Sysvinit Alternatives

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9 best sysvinit alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Sysvinit alternative list source: savannah.nongnu.org

9 alternativesFree, Open Source Linux, Mac
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Compare Sysvinit alternatives

Compare top-ranked Sysvinit alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

AlternativeScoreLicensePlatforms
Systemd82% 17 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Upstart73% 11 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
OpenRC56% 9 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Runit14% 7 votesFree, Open SourceMac, Linux
Nosh20% 5 votesFreeLinux
Supervisor20% 5 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Procd33% 3 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Finit33% 3 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Chaperone Process Manager33% 3 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
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Systemd

Score: 82%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Systemd system V or BSD-style is a replacement for the init daemon for Linux. On to a better environment for the Express services. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
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Upstart

Score: 73%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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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
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OpenRC

Score: 56%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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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
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Runit

Score: 14%

FreeOpen SourceMacLinux
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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
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Nosh

Score: 20%

FreeLinux
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To manage the cookie package BSD-or Linux-system start-up and tools, and a suite of system-level utilities. Features:Free,Linux,BSD
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Supervisor

Score: 20%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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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
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Procd

Score: 33%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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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
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Finit

Score: 33%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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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
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Chaperone Process Manager

Score: 33%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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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

Sysvinit alternatives FAQ

What is the best Sysvinit alternative?

systemd is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Sysvinit alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include systemd, Upstart, OpenRC, runit, nosh.

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.

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