Select your language

Home arrow-right ... arrow-right Network and Admin Software arrow-right Grml

We've compiled a list of 17 free and paid alternatives to Grml. The primary competitors include Hiren's BootCD, SystemRescueCd. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Grml and Ultimate Boot CD, Knoppix, Offline NT Password & Registry Editor. Also you can look at other similar options here: Network and Admin Software.


Hiren's BootCD (HBCD) is a completely free bootable CD that contains a load of useful tools you...

SystemRescueCd
Free Open Source

SystemRescueCd is a Linux system rescue disk available as a bootable CD-ROM or USB stick for...

The last Boot CD you'll ever need. You need the Ultimate Boot CD if you want to:

Knoppix
Free Open Source

Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live...

The BootMed Live CD is an Ubuntu Remix for those new to Linux.

Hiren’s BootCD PE (Preinstallation Environment) is a restored edition of Hiren’s BootCD based on...

ALT Linux
Free Open Source

ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus...

Hoek’s Tools is a vast collection of portable utilities for the management, diagnosis and repairing...

Bootable live system (Live-CD) based on Debian especially well suited for administrative tasks like...

Grml Platforms

tick-square Linux

Grml Overview

Grml provides an excellent selection of software packages for installation, deployment and system rescue. You'll get sysadmin's favourite tools. Choose between a x86 and an amd64 version depending on your needs or just grab the multiboot ISO grml96, providing 64bit and 32bit ISOs in one single place.

Grml provides several scripts and utils which make life easier. The default interactive shell is Zsh and is configured with a very powerful setup, including a nifty completion mechanism. grml-x is a wrapper for configuring and using the X window system. grml2usb is a tool for installing Grml ISO(s) on a usb device for booting. grml-crypt is a program that provides an easy wrapper arround cryptsetup, mkfs, losetup and mount. grml-live is a build framework based on FAI (Fully Automatic Installation) for generating a Grml and Debian based Linux Live system (CD/ISO). grml-tips provides useful tips and tricks for daily life on the command line.

Top Grml Alternatives

Share your opinion about the software, leave a review and help make it even better!

Grml Tags

live-system sysadmins debian live-cd system-administration

Suggest Changes

Your Feedback

Select a rating
Please select a rating

Your vote has been counted.

Do you have experience using this software?