What is NixOS?
It is a Linux distribution with a unique approach to package and configuration management. Built on top of the Nix package manager, it is completely declarative, makes upgrading systems reliable, and has many other advantages.
NixOS is a tool in the Operating Systems category of a tech stack.
Who uses NixOS?
Companies
14 companies reportedly use NixOS in their tech stacks, including CentralApp, nyris GmbH, and Takt.
Developers
86 developers on StackShare have stated that they use NixOS.
NixOS Integrations
PostgreSQL, Apache Tomcat, Task, IHP, and Helix Editor are some of the popular tools that integrate with NixOS. Here's a list of all 7 tools that integrate with NixOS.
Pros of NixOS
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NixOS's Features
- DevOps-friendly
- atomic upgrades and rollbacks
NixOS Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to NixOS?
CoreOS
It is designed for security, consistency, and reliability. Instead of installing packages via yum or apt, it uses Linux containers to manage your services at a higher level of abstraction. A single service's code and all dependencies are packaged within a container that can be run on one or many machines.
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning ‘humanity to others’. It also means ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers.
Docker
The Docker Platform is the industry-leading container platform for continuous, high-velocity innovation, enabling organizations to seamlessly build and share any application — from legacy to what comes next — and securely run them anywhere
Manjaro
It is an accessible, friendly, open-source Linux distribution and community. Based on Arch Linux, it provides all the benefits of cutting-edge software combined with a focus on getting started quickly, automated tools to require less manual intervention, and help readily available when needed.
Debian
Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software.
