Try 200+ Linux/Unix Distros Online for Free with DistroTest
DistroTest provides a free web platform that lets you instantly launch and interact with over 200 Linux and Unix distributions—including Arch Linux—directly in your browser via a noVNC viewer, eliminating the need for local installation and offering a one‑hour, fully functional testing environment.
Linux and Unix have many distributions, but installing each locally is time‑consuming.
DistroTest is a free website that lets you launch more than 200 Linux/Unix operating systems directly in the browser without any local installation.
The service hosts 852 versions covering 252 distinct operating systems, allowing full system functionality such as installing software, modifying files, or even formatting disks.
How to Use DistroTest
Open https://distrotest.net/ in your browser.
Browse the list of available systems and click the one you want to try.
On the system’s page, click the “Start” button; the OS will boot in a new window using the built‑in noVNC viewer.
Allow pop‑ups for the site, then press ENTER to launch the session.
For example, selecting Arch Linux opens a page where you can start the OS and interact with it through the noVNC console.
You can use the online system for up to one hour, installing or removing applications, editing files, and testing scripts. After you shut down, the environment resets to its default state.
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