Fedora is not just one operating system — it’s a foundation. Backed by Red Hat, it brings in the latest Linux technologies first, which are later adopted by enterprise systems like RHEL. From this solid base, a wide range of Fedora-based distributions have grown, each crafted for a specific purpose — whether it's gaming, design, security, containers, cloud-native workflows, or lightweight computing.

Some distros like Nobara and Bazzite are fine-tuned for gamers and multimedia users. Others like Silverblue, Kinoite, and Fedora Sway Atomic offer immutable desktops that are stable, fast, and rollback-ready. You also have options like risiOS and Ultramarine, designed to make Fedora more beginner-friendly and accessible. And if you're looking at security or server workloads, Qubes OS, Fedora CoreOS, and Fedora Server are extremely reliable choices.

This ecosystem isn’t just broad — it’s practical. Whether you're a gamer, developer, content creator, sysadmin, or even just someone curious to try something new, there's a Fedora-based distro that can perfectly match your workflow.

Let’s explore the best Fedora-based distributions that are actively maintained and highly usable today — each one serving a unique role in the Linux landscape.

#1 Fedora Workstation – Official GNOME desktop edition; widely used by developers and general users.

If you're looking for a Linux desktop that's modern, stable, developer-ready, and backed by a top-tier enterprise ecosystem, Fedora Workstation delivers that sweet spot. It’s not just an official edition — it’s the flagship Fedora experience, built to showcase what Linux can truly offer on the desktop. Clean, polished, and cutting-edge without being unstable, it's a powerful daily driver for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.

✔ Rapid access to new tech
Fedora Workstation is first to ship many upstream innovations — from Wayland and PipeWire to the latest GNOME releases. You stay ahead without sacrificing system integrity.

✔ Focused on developers
Preinstalled with essential development tools, integrated Flatpak support, Podman containers, and a GNOME Software Center tailored for coding environments — it's built with developers in mind.

✔ Rock-solid base with SELinux security
Powered by SELinux and backed by Red Hat’s security infrastructure, Fedora Workstation offers enterprise-level security right out of the box — no extra hardening needed.

✔ Flatpak & toolbox-ready
Comes pre-configured with Flatpak support for app sandboxing and Toolbox for creating dev containers — perfect for testing environments without polluting your base system.

✔ Pure GNOME experience
Ships with vanilla GNOME, providing a clean and distraction-free desktop that follows upstream design philosophy — no tweaks, no forks, just what GNOME intends.

✔ Wayland-first & modern display stack
Fedora was one of the earliest adopters of Wayland, making it a testbed for modern Linux display technologies, gestures, and security enhancements.

✔ Backed by Red Hat and community
With strong sponsorship from Red Hat and contributions from a global open-source community, Fedora Workstation enjoys long-term vision and active maintenance.

Fedora Workstation is more than just another desktop distro — it’s the frontline of open-source innovation. It gives users a refined, secure, and reliable platform that’s not bloated, not overly modified, and remains close to what upstream GNOME and Linux technologies are meant to be. Whether you're a developer, sysadmin, or a Linux-curious power user, Fedora Workstation is a purpose-built, forward-focused OS that sets the standard for Fedora-based desktops.

#2 Fedora Silverblue – Immutable Fedora variant with GNOME; ideal for container-based development.

If you want a desktop OS that’s bulletproof, modern, and built for the future of Linux, look no further than Fedora Silverblue. Unlike traditional Linux distributions, Silverblue is immutable — meaning the core system is read-only and doesn't change with every package install. It’s stable, consistent, and made for containerized workflows. Whether you’re a developer, tinkerer, or just tired of system breakage, Silverblue brings a whole new way to experience Fedora.

✔  Immutable OS = system integrity
Core system files are read-only and version-controlled, minimizing accidental breakage and ensuring high system reliability — perfect for production setups or experimental use.

✔ Rollbacks are just one reboot away
Thanks to its OSTree backend, Silverblue lets you revert system updates or changes instantly — no more fear of broken upgrades or botched installs.

✔ App sandboxing with Flatpak
Silverblue integrates tightly with Flatpak, making applications isolated, secure, and easy to manage. You install apps without touching system files.

✔ Toolbox for development environments
Developers can spin up containerized dev environments with Toolbox, giving them the freedom to work in mutable, controlled spaces without modifying the base OS.

✔ GNOME-focused experience
Ships with a pure GNOME desktop, offering a sleek and modern user interface while maintaining upstream consistency.

✔ Future-ready with container mindset
It’s built with OCI-compliant containers and modularity in mind — giving you a desktop experience that aligns with cloud-native development principles.

✔  Simple system management
OSTree makes the update process atomic — either it all applies cleanly, or not at all. This prevents inconsistent states and improves update reliability.

Fedora Silverblue isn’t just another Linux distribution — it’s a new philosophy in desktop computing. With its immutability, rollback features, and container-first approach, it offers a powerful, modern experience for those who value consistency, security, and experimentation without risk. For developers, testers, and advanced users who want to step into the future of Linux desktops, Silverblue is a forward-thinking, dependable platform that redefines what Fedora can be.

#3 Nobara Project – Fedora remix tailored for gaming and media production with Wine, Proton, and driver tweaks.

If you love Fedora’s power but struggle with setting up gaming, media tools, or third-party drivers — Nobara Project fixes that right out of the box. Designed by Glorious Eggroll (the developer behind Proton-GE), Nobara is a Fedora remix tailored for gamers, content creators, and streamers. It removes the setup hassle by adding performance tweaks, drivers, codecs, and usability improvements — all while keeping Fedora’s stability and structure intact.

✔ Gaming-ready out of the box
Nobara comes preloaded with Proton-GE, Wine, DXVK, VKD3D, and Lutris — all the tools you’d usually install manually on Fedora for gaming.

✔ Streamer and content creator friendly
Includes tools like OBS Studio with NVENC support, media codecs, and hardware encoding/decoding — perfect for YouTubers, streamers, and editors.

✔ NVIDIA and multimedia driver support
Nobara simplifies the Fedora experience by bundling proprietary NVIDIA drivers, third-party repositories, and multimedia plugins that are often missing or harder to install manually.

✔ System tweaks for better performance
Includes performance and scheduling tweaks, kernel enhancements, and pre-installed utilities that boost desktop responsiveness and gaming framerates.

✔ Desktop options tailored for stability
Offers GNOME (with usability patches), KDE, and a custom “official” edition with tweaked UI and extra tools — letting users pick what works best for their workflow.

✔ Community-driven and developer-backed
Maintained by a respected Linux developer (GE) and supported by a growing community of users focused on performance and usability.

Nobara Project takes the power of Fedora and makes it instantly usable for gaming, streaming, and media creation — no terminal deep-dives, no trial-and-error. It combines Fedora’s reliability with the practical changes that users usually spend hours tweaking. If you want a plug-and-play Fedora experience built for performance, multimedia, and modern workflows, Nobara is one of the smartest, most efficient choices available today.

#4 Bazzite – Immutable gaming OS for desktops and Steam Deck, built on Fedora Atomic (Universal Blue project).

Looking for a Linux distro that turns your PC or Steam Deck into a console-class gaming machine—without sacrificing flexibility? Enter Bazzite. Built on Fedora Atomic and part of the Universal Blue project, Bazzite is an immutable, performance-optimized OS that’s tailored specifically for gamers, power users, and hybrid desktop-console setups. It offers a unique fusion of Fedora’s security with pre-tuned gaming features — making it perfect for daily drivers, HTPCs, or handheld gaming systems.

✔ Steam Deck and console-first design
Bazzite offers official builds for Steam Deck, handheld PCs, and traditional desktops, each tuned for optimal controller support, gaming UI, and hardware compatibility.

✔ Immutable OS with rollback safety
Like Fedora Silverblue, Bazzite is atomic and immutable, meaning you can roll back updates or system changes easily — perfect for stability when gaming.

✔ Built-in gaming enhancements
Ships with Steam, Proton-GE, Heroic Launcher, Lutris, MangoHud, vkBasalt, vkD3D, and Wine — all preconfigured to save time and optimize gameplay.

✔ Driver and performance tuning baked in
Includes auto-setup for NVIDIA drivers, performance tweaks, custom kernels (like tkg or zen), and low-latency settings — great for high FPS and smooth gameplay.

✔ Gaming Mode UI
Provides a console-style experience with gaming-focused session management — ideal for TV-connected or handheld use.

✔ Flatpak and container-first apps
Uses Flatpak by default and supports automatic system updates, so users spend less time managing packages and more time playing.

✔ OTA updates with system safety
Bazzite benefits from the OSTree-based system, ensuring clean and reliable over-the-air upgrades — no broken packages or half-installed libraries.

Bazzite is not just a Fedora remix — it’s a purpose-built OS for modern gaming and multimedia systems, whether you’re on a desktop, HTPC, or a handheld like the Steam Deck. With built-in game launchers, driver optimizations, rollback safety, and a console-like UI, it delivers an outstanding plug-and-play experience for gamers who want performance without the Fedora setup overhead. If you’re serious about Linux gaming, Bazzite brings the power, polish, and practicality you need — right out of the box.

#5 Ultramarine Linux – User-friendly Fedora remix with Budgie, Pantheon, KDE, and GNOME desktops.

If you love Fedora’s speed and security but wish it came with more polish, better defaults, and desktop variety, Ultramarine Linux might be exactly what you're looking for. Built as a Fedora remix, Ultramarine adds convenience, beauty, and better out-of-the-box usability — without drifting too far from Fedora’s core values. Whether you're a beginner or a daily Fedora user wanting a more refined setup, Ultramarine brings a well-balanced, friendly experience.

✔ Multiple desktop options
Offers Budgie, KDE Plasma, GNOME, and Pantheon, giving users elegant, stable desktop environments with thoughtful theming and UI polish.

✔ Flatpak-first app ecosystem
Flatpak support is enabled by default, and many key apps come pre-installed using Flathub — a cleaner, sandboxed experience compared to native RPMs.

✔ Better out-of-the-box usability
Comes preloaded with multimedia codecs, browser extensions, and theming enhancements — removing the setup steps typical in vanilla Fedora.

✔ Built on Fedora's secure base
Under the hood, it’s still Fedora — benefiting from SELinux security, systemd-boot, DNF, and the same update channels as the upstream base.

✔ Developer-ready
Ultramarine includes popular developer tools and supports both RPM and Flatpak environments — great for web, desktop, and container-based development.

✔ Visually refined
The design and default themes feel modern, clean, and cohesive — especially in the Pantheon and Budgie editions, which mimic macOS-style layouts.

Ultramarine Linux offers the Fedora experience with thoughtful enhancements — smoother visuals, useful defaults, and desktop variety that doesn’t require deep post-install configuration. It’s perfect for users who love Fedora's performance and reliability but want a more welcoming, complete system from the first boot. Whether you’re switching from Windows, coming from Ubuntu, or just want a refined Fedora desktop, Ultramarine hits that sweet balance of simplicity and power.

#6 Fedora Kinoite – Immutable KDE Plasma version of Silverblue with the same atomic update model.

Love KDE Plasma but want an OS that’s stable, rollback-safe, and future-ready? Fedora Kinoite combines the elegant, powerful KDE desktop with Fedora’s immutable, OSTree-based infrastructure. It’s the KDE twin of Silverblue — offering a modern, secure, and low-maintenance computing experience without sacrificing customization or beauty. Ideal for devs, power users, and Plasma fans who want a system that just works — and keeps working.

✔ Immutable system design
Like Silverblue, Kinoite uses OSTree to make the core OS read-only, ensuring system integrity and stability. Perfect for environments where reliability matters.

✔ Rollback-ready
Every system update is atomic — meaning it either completes successfully or not at all. If anything goes wrong, just reboot into the previous state.

✔ KDE Plasma desktop
Built on vanilla KDE Plasma, Kinoite provides a modern, modular, and beautiful UI with deep customization — great for users who prefer a more traditional layout than GNOME.

✔ Flatpak-first approach
All GUI apps are expected to run in Flatpak sandboxes, separating system files from user apps — better security, easier maintenance, and faster deployment.

✔ Toolbox for development
Uses Toolbox containers to provide a mutable development environment within an otherwise immutable OS — perfect for coders, testers, and tinkerers.

✔ Consistent and predictable behavior
With no direct changes to the base system and all apps isolated, system consistency stays intact across updates and reboots.

✔ Secure by design
Kinoite benefits from Fedora’s robust SELinux policies, upstream security updates, and RPM-OSTree’s resilience to tampering or accidental damage.

Fedora Kinoite delivers the best of both worlds — the powerful KDE Plasma desktop and the reliability of an immutable Fedora core. It’s an excellent choice if you value stability, rollback safety, and clean system state without giving up a full-featured, customizable desktop. For users who want a future-proof, container-friendly OS with the look and feel of Plasma, Fedora Kinoite is a smart, forward-thinking alternative that blends modernity with usability.

#7 risiOS – Beginner-friendly Fedora remix with Flatpak-first design, setup GUI, and gaming tweaks.

Fedora is powerful — but for beginners, it can feel a bit too hands-on. That’s where risiOS steps in. It takes Fedora’s robust base and builds on it with user-friendly tools, gaming optimizations, and streamlined desktop usability. Whether you're switching from Windows, exploring Linux for the first time, or just want a Fedora-based system that “just works” with Flatpak and codecs — risiOS is a smart, simplified alternative that still respects Fedora’s integrity.

✔ GUI Setup Tools for Everything
risiOS offers custom setup apps to configure Flatpak, Flathub, multimedia codecs, and even RPM Fusion with just a few clicks — no terminal needed.

✔ Built with gaming in mind
Comes with Wine, Proton, Steam, and gaming tweaks pre-configured or installable via a friendly app — it’s Fedora gaming without the configuration headache.

✔ Flatpak-first ecosystem
risiOS puts a strong focus on Flatpak and Flathub from the start — allowing sandboxed apps, easier updates, and faster deployment of software.

✔ Clean and modern GNOME desktop
Uses a visually polished GNOME desktop with performance tweaks and extensions to enhance the default Fedora experience.

✔ Beginner-friendly enhancements
Includes risiWelcome, a first-launch experience that helps set up software sources, system tools, and core preferences — great for Linux newcomers.

✔ Minimal but functional defaults
Ships with just enough preinstalled apps to be useful, without bloating the system — users can then choose what they need via Flatpak or DNF.

✔ Fedora reliability underneath
While risiOS adds simplicity and usability, it doesn’t alter Fedora’s core — so you still get SELinux, DNF, systemd, and Fedora’s upstream updates.

risiOS delivers the power of Fedora in a package that's simple, friendly, and focused on getting things done — faster. It’s ideal for users who want Fedora’s security and performance, but without the complexity or manual setup. With smart defaults, GUI-driven configuration, and thoughtful design, risiOS offers a fresh and easy on-ramp into the Fedora world, especially for new Linux users and gamers.

#8 Qubes OS – Security-focused Fedora-based OS using compartmentalized VMs for maximum isolation.

If your priority is security above all else, there’s no Linux distribution more advanced than Qubes OS. Built around the concept of security by compartmentalization, Qubes uses Fedora-based templates to create isolated virtual environments (called qubes) — where each app, task, or network operation runs in its own secure sandbox. It’s trusted by journalists, cybersecurity pros, developers, and privacy advocates for a reason: what runs in one qube, stays in that qube.

✔ Security by isolation
Every activity — browsing, email, development, networking — runs in its own isolated virtual machine (AppVM). If one gets compromised, the others remain safe.

✔ Fedora-based templates
Qubes uses Fedora templates (alongside Debian, Whonix, Arch, etc.) to build AppVMs — combining Fedora’s familiarity with secure virtual infrastructure.

✔ Integrated Xen hypervisor
Uses the Xen hypervisor to run multiple qubes on the same system — securely and efficiently, with strong hardware-level isolation.

✔ Secure networking
All network traffic is routed through dedicated NetVMs and firewall VMs, ensuring no app talks directly to your hardware or external connections.

✔ Disposable VMs
You can open risky files or websites in disposable qubes that self-delete after use — the ultimate safety net against malware and exploits.

✔ Template-based updates
Since all AppVMs are built on shared read-only templates, updates happen in one place — no need to patch each VM individually.

✔ Real multi-identity support
Want to keep work, personal, testing, and anonymous activities separate? Qubes makes it easy to maintain strict separation between identities.

Qubes OS isn’t a typical Linux distro — it’s a secure computing platform built for users who demand total control and system trust boundaries. While it’s not beginner-friendly, it’s unmatched when it comes to protecting against malware, leaks, and software exploits. Powered by Fedora templates and hardened by the Xen hypervisor, Qubes OS offers a level of isolation and assurance no other Fedora-based system can match. For security professionals, privacy-conscious users, and those operating in sensitive environments, Qubes OS isn’t just the best choice — it’s the safest.

#9 Fedora CoreOS – Headless, immutable OS built for containers, cloud-native workloads, and Kubernetes.

If you're building cloud-native apps, running containers at scale, or managing Kubernetes clusters, Fedora CoreOS is a distro purpose-built for you. It’s not a traditional Linux desktop — instead, it’s a minimal, automatically updating, container-optimized operating system, designed to run securely and efficiently in data centers, on bare metal, or in the cloud. It strips away everything that isn’t essential, leaving a lean and resilient foundation for containers.

✔ Container-native by design
Fedora CoreOS is built to run OCI containers out of the box, with podman (instead of Docker) for fully rootless, daemonless container management.

✔  Immutable and minimal base system
Uses rpm-ostree to deliver a read-only, image-based system — reducing drift and ensuring consistency across deployments.

✔ Automatic updates with rollback support
CoreOS applies automatic, atomic updates to keep your infrastructure secure. If something breaks, you can revert to the last working version.

✔ Cloud, VM, and bare-metal ready
Available for AWS, GCP, Azure, VMware, QEMU, and bare metal, with cloud-init or Ignition support for boot-time provisioning.

✔ Built-in security tools
Includes SELinux, systemd, rpm-ostree, and auto-updating mechanisms, providing a locked-down, production-ready environment out of the box.

✔ Config as code with Ignition
Fedora CoreOS uses Ignition to configure storage, users, networking, and services at first boot — ensuring declarative infrastructure setup.

✔ Perfect base for Kubernetes
It serves as the foundation for OpenShift and OKD nodes, and pairs well with tools like kubeadm or MicroShift — built with orchestration in mind.

Fedora CoreOS is a Linux distribution designed for the future of infrastructure. It’s not meant to be used like a desktop OS — it’s a powerful, no-frills, secure base for running containers and distributed workloads. With auto-updates, immutable design, and native integration with container tools, it offers the resilience and automation modern DevOps pipelines need. For developers and sysadmins deploying containers at scale, Fedora CoreOS is a rock-solid foundation for modern infrastructure.

#10 Fedora Server – Enterprise-grade Fedora edition for hosting, services, and infrastructure.

When you need a fast, secure, and enterprise-aligned Linux server that stays ahead with modern technologies, Fedora Server is a perfect match. It’s not just a stripped-down desktop — it’s a purpose-built edition of Fedora, designed for hosting services, running infrastructure, and managing virtualized or containerized workloads. Backed by the same community and innovation pipeline that feeds into Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Fedora Server offers next-gen features with real-world reliability.

✔ Enterprise-grade foundation
Shares the same RPM packaging system, SELinux enforcement, and systemd stack as RHEL — making it a natural choice for testing or mirroring Red Hat-based production environments.

✔ Cutting-edge server technologies
Comes with newer versions of packages (e.g. Apache, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Samba, Nginx) compared to most long-term support server distros — great for staying ahead.

✔ Secure by design
Fedora Server uses SELinux in enforcing mode by default, with hardened defaults and optional features like FIPS compliance, firewalld, and systemd-homed for improved security.

✔ Modular repository support
Allows administrators to choose between different versions of applications (like Node.js or PHP) through Fedora’s modular streams — giving flexibility without chaos.

✔ Role-based server deployment
Includes tools like Cockpit, a powerful web-based GUI to manage users, services, storage, and containers — reducing the need for command-line micromanagement.

✔ Virtualization & container-ready
Works seamlessly with KVM, libvirt, and Podman — ideal for creating VMs or running containers without installing additional tools.

✔ Perfect testing ground for RHEL/CentOS
Fedora Server is upstream of RHEL, making it a great platform to test applications, scripts, and automation before deploying on enterprise-grade systems.

Fedora Server combines the security, speed, and modularity of Fedora with a focus on real-world infrastructure needs. It’s a polished and professional platform that’s perfect for home labs, staging servers, and even production if you're comfortable with frequent updates. For sysadmins, devs, and IT pros who want a modern, Red Hat-aligned server environment without vendor lock-in, Fedora Server is a feature-rich and future-proof solution.

#11 Bluefin (Universal Blue) – Cloud-native Fedora Atomic desktop with rapid updates and dev tools.

If you want a desktop OS that combines modern cloud-native principles with a buttery-smooth developer experience, Bluefin from the Universal Blue project is the answer. It’s an immutable Fedora-based desktop, built with the same technology stack as Silverblue (OSTree, rpm-ostree, Flatpak), but enhanced with sane defaults, faster updates, better developer tooling, and a curated GNOME experience. Think of it as Silverblue, refined for real-world work and productivity.

✔ Immutable core, flexible layers
Built on rpm-ostree, Bluefin offers a read-only system base with atomic updates and rollback support — stable, consistent, and safe for daily use.

✔ Developer-first design
Comes with tools like Toolbx, Nix, fish shell, and optimized GNOME tweaks — everything a developer needs to be productive from the start.

✔ Universal Blue layering
Leverages the Universal Blue system to provide custom layered images, making it easy to rebuild and deploy your own version of Bluefin using GitHub Actions.

✔ Polished GNOME UX
Ships with modern GNOME UI customizations, a beautiful dock, and multitasking features enabled — improving usability without breaking the GNOME design philosophy.

✔ Cloud-native approach
Bluefin is built and updated entirely using containerized CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) — making the entire OS version-controlled and reproducible.

✔ Auto-layering for apps and tools
Lets you add RPM packages on top of the immutable system while still maintaining rollback capability — perfect for adding dev tools or firmware.

✔ Fast OTA updates with rollback safety
Updates are streamed atomically, and if something fails, users can reboot into a previous working state instantly — no broken upgrades.

✔ Cutting-edge kernel and firmware
Keeps up with modern Linux hardware support using custom kernel branches, including mainline or zen kernels for better desktop responsiveness.

Bluefin is not just a remix — it's a reimagining of what an immutable Fedora desktop can be. With its cloud-native update system, developer tooling, and user-focused design, it delivers a desktop that’s beautiful, secure, and productive right out of the box. Whether you’re building apps, writing code, or just want a modern Linux desktop that keeps up without breaking down, Bluefin brings the power of Fedora into a sleek, container-ready future.

#12 Fedora IoT – Fedora for Internet of Things with atomic updates and embedded system focus.

If you're building for embedded systems, connected devices, or edge computing platforms, Fedora IoT is designed exactly for you. It's a minimal, secure, and flexible Fedora edition built specifically for the Internet of Things. With transactional updates, container support, and solid SELinux security, Fedora IoT offers a production-ready, open-source platform that’s perfect for smart devices, edge gateways, and automation systems.

✔ Immutable system architecture
Built on OSTree and rpm-ostree, Fedora IoT offers an image-based, read-only root filesystem — ideal for consistent and reliable embedded deployments.

✔ Atomic system updates with rollback
Supports safe, transactional updates that can be rolled back instantly if needed — critical for remote or unattended devices.

✔ Lightweight and modular
Ships with a minimal default install, allowing you to add only what you need — great for resource-constrained or custom environments.

✔ Enterprise-grade security
Enforces SELinux by default, supports secure boot, TPM integration, and firewall hardening — ensuring your IoT devices are protected.

✔ OCI container support
Natively supports Podman, letting you run containers for apps and services in a secure and isolated way — ideal for edge computing and microservices.

✔ Configurable with Ignition
Like Fedora CoreOS, Fedora IoT uses Ignition for first-boot configuration — allowing you to provision users, networking, and services automatically.

✔ Supports multiple architectures
Available for x86_64, aarch64 (ARM), and other embedded platforms, making it flexible for Raspberry Pi, industrial boards, and edge appliances.

✔ IoT-focused toolset
Includes software like Greenboot (for boot health monitoring), rpm-ostree layering, and IoT-centric utilities — tailored for connected systems.

Fedora IoT is more than just Fedora on a smaller footprint — it’s a purpose-built platform for secure, stable, and scalable IoT deployments. With an immutable design, rollback safety, and native container support, it provides developers and integrators with the tools they need to deploy connected devices with confidence. Whether you're building smart appliances, deploying edge nodes, or automating your environment, Fedora IoT brings modern Fedora power to the Internet of Things.

#13 Fedora Design Suite – Creative-focused official spin with tools like GIMP, Blender, Krita, and Inkscape.

For digital artists, graphic designers, and visual content creators, installing Fedora and then manually setting up design tools can be a chore. Fedora Design Suite solves that — it’s an official Fedora spin crafted specifically for creative professionals, preloaded with a powerful collection of open-source design software. Whether you work with vectors, 3D models, digital painting, or publishing, this distro offers a focused, professional design environment ready to use from the first boot.

✔ Professional open-source design tools
Ships with top creative apps like GIMP, Inkscape, Krita, Blender, Scribus, Darktable, and more — covering everything from photo editing and vector illustration to 3D modeling and layout design.

✔ Based on Fedora Workstation
Built on Fedora’s GNOME Workstation edition, it inherits the stability, performance, and security of upstream Fedora — with design tools layered on top.

✔ Ready for content creation workflows
Designed for real production environments, making it suitable for freelance artists, in-house designers, and students — no need to hunt down packages or extensions.

✔ Easy to expand
Thanks to Flatpak support and GNOME Software Center, you can install additional tools like FontForge, RawTherapee, or even animation packages with just a few clicks.

✔ Supports open formats and creative standards
All bundled tools support open file formats like SVG, XCF, PDF, and .blend — making collaboration and exporting seamless across platforms and clients.

✔ Actively maintained as an official Fedora spin
Backed by Fedora’s design community, it gets regular updates, package refreshes, and improvements in sync with Fedora releases.

Fedora Design Suite takes the guesswork out of setting up a creative workstation on Linux. It brings together powerful open-source design tools, a polished GNOME desktop, and the reliability of Fedora — all in a cohesive, purpose-driven spin. If you're a digital artist, illustrator, or content creator looking for a ready-made, fully functional design environment, Fedora Design Suite is a smart, dependable, and cost-free choice that delivers real creative freedom.

#14 Fedora Sway Atomic– Official immutable Fedora variant with Sway window manager for tiling desktop users.

If you’re a fan of tiling window managers and want an OS that’s lightning fast, keyboard-driven, and rock-solid, Fedora Sway Atomic is the answer. It's an official immutable Fedora spin powered by Sway — a modern, Wayland-native window manager modeled after i3. With Sericea, you get the minimalism and control of tiling desktops combined with the rollback safety and container flexibility of rpm-ostree — making it perfect for advanced users, developers, and minimalists.

✔ Immutable base system
Built on rpm-ostree, Sericea gives you a read-only root filesystem, safe atomic updates, and the ability to rollback system changes with a single reboot.

✔ Wayland + Sway
Uses the Sway tiling window manager, a lightweight and modern replacement for i3 that fully supports Wayland — delivering performance, smooth rendering, and multi-monitor finesse.

✔ Keyboard-centric workflow
Tiling desktops like Sway prioritize productivity through keyboard navigation, ideal for power users, coders, and sysadmins who prefer a clean, mouse-free experience.

✔ Flatpak and container-friendly
Like other Fedora Atomic desktops, Sericea emphasizes Flatpak for application management and Toolbox for containerized dev environments — perfect for isolated, controlled setups.

✔ Minimal and focused
Sericea ships with a minimal environment by design — giving users the freedom to install only what they need, without clutter or bloat.

✔ Fedora-grade security
Inherits all the security features of Fedora — SELinux in enforcing mode, systemd hardening, and secure defaults — while keeping the user layer extremely lightweight.

✔ Ideal for advanced use cases
Excellent for developers, terminal-heavy users, and Linux veterans who want a snappy, modular system that stays out of their way.

Fedora Sway Atomic is the best of both minimalism and modernity. It gives tiling window manager fans a sleek, fast, and fully keyboard-driven desktop — all built on Fedora’s trusted, immutable infrastructure. If you're looking for an OS that’s lightweight, secure, rollback-safe, and productivity-focused, Fedora Sericea is a forward-thinking choice that puts power and simplicity in perfect balance.