elementary OS Alternatives

elementary OS is described as 'Free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to elementary OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best elementary OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like elementary OS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. AROS icon
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    The AROS Research Operating System is a lightweight, efficient, and flexible desktop operating system, designed to help you make the most of your computer. It's an independent, portable and free project, aiming at being compatible with AmigaOS at the API level (like Wine...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • AROS
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  2. Helal Linux icon
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    Helal Linux is an Islamic Arabic Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. Helal Linux features most important packages which means to Muslim user built-in, in addition to software developed by Helal Team, and a lot to discover.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  3. MODICIA O.S. icon
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    MODICIA O.S. is an independent Debian-based Linux distribution designed for users who want a fast, stable and elegant desktop experience. It includes advanced performance optimizations, a curated software selection and a professionally configured environment ready for work...

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    • Linux
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  4. GNU-Darwin icon
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    GNU-Darwin aims to be the most free software distribution. Our mission is two-fold: Focus on projects that leverage our unique combination of Darwin and GNU, and help users to enjoy the benefits of software freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  5. AriOS icon
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    AriOS is an easy-to-use operating system based on Ubuntu. AriOS comes with a unique and optimized interface as well as many extra applications, multimedia codecs, flash and java plugins, and many tweaks! AriOS is not just Ubuntu+extra programs. It has been carefully desig.

    104 AriOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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  6. Peropesis icon
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    Peropesis is a small-scale, minimalist, command-line-based Linux operating system. It's an incomplete system, but it's constantly being improved. Also, it is a free operating system created from a free software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  7. Minoca OS icon
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    Minoca OS is a general purpose operating system designed specifically for feature-rich embedded devices. It's got all the high-level functionality that you've come to expect from an operating system, but offers it in a fraction of the memory footprint.

    149 Minoca OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
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  8. Qimo 4 Kids is a child-friendly desktop environment built entirely with free software. Qimo comes pre-installed with educational games for kids and themed with large colorful icons to help young users navigate easily.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Vinux icon
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    Vinux is a Ubuntu derived distribution optimised for the needs of blind and partially sighted users. By default Vinux provides two screen-readers, Braille display support and an extremely friendly community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • GNOME
    • MATE
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  10. Our goal is to create a simple and intuitive Arch Linux installer, focusing on improving the user experience. Some of Anarchy's features are:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. Project Trident is a desktop-focused operating system based on Void Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  12. MorphOS icon
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    MorphOS is an AmigaOS-like computer operating system. It is a mixed proprietary and open source OS produced for the PowerPC processor based computers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • MorphOS
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