NixOS-based distributions

Linux distributions and their relation to NixOS

This table lists a non-exhaustive selection of Linux distributions based on NixOS, forked from NixOS, or derived from Nix or NixOS in any other way. Github repositories are linked for distributions that do not have homepages elsewhere.

Distribution	Relation to NixOS	Status	Notes
Athena OS	Based on	Pre-release	For pentesting. Currently available under both Arch and Nix/NixOS
GLF OS	Based on	Released	Community distro for beginners and gaming oriented
Guix System	Forked	Released	NixOS but Guile Scheme instead of Nix and GNU underpinnings. Forked via "Developer & code sharing, project merging".
Liminix	Based on	Work in progress (WIP)	Nix-based OpenWRT-style embedded Linux system for configuring consumer wifi routers.
NASty	Based on	WIP but released ;)	NAS operating system built on NixOS and bcachefs.
NixBSD	Forked	Released	Unofficial NixOS fork with a FreeBSD kernel.
NixNG	Based on	Work in progress (WIP)	Lightweight NixOS for containers with multiple non-`systemd` init systems and a "minimal by default" package set.
RedNixOS	Based on	Alpha	For cybersecurity enthusiasts.
SnowflakeOS	Based on	Alpha	For beginners. Not yet ready for daily use.
Spectrum	Includes `nixpkgs`	Work in progress (WIP)
Sécurix	Based on	Beta	Sécurix is a NixOS-based secure operating system tailored for small to medium-sized teams. It provides a minimal, hardened environment with strong isolation, reproducibility, and policy-driven configurations to ensure operational security and compliance.
Bureautix	Based on	Beta	Bureautix is a working implementation of Sécurix for use in office workstations, IT operations, and bureaucratic institutions who want a secure operating system.
Finix	Based on	Work in progress (WIP)	NixOS with finit as PID 1 as. Currently working in an experimental capacity with most systems.
CTRL-OS	Based on	Open Beta	CTRL-OS is a commercially supported downstream distribution of NixOS focused on embedded devices. Offers a 5 year long-term support release that meets the conditions of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).