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, Windows and Mac 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. Pentoo icon
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    Pentoo is a security-focused livecd based on Gentoo. It's basically a Gentoo install with lots of customized tools, a customized kernel, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. AmigaOS icon
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    AmigaOS is the proprietary native operating system of the Amiga and AmigaOne personal computers, introduced with the launch of the first Amiga, the Amiga 1000, in 1985.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • AmigaOS
     
  3. 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
     
  4. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • GNOME
    • MATE
     
  5. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. AcademiX GNU/Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed specifically for education. The distribution was built on the Debian Linux (Stretch / Buster) distribution and contains free software for education.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. PureDarwin icon
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    Darwin is the Open Source operating system from Apple that forms the basis for Mac OS X, and PureDarwin is a community project to make Darwin more usable (some people think of it as the informal successor to OpenDarwin.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. CloverOS icon
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    Performance optimized default Gentoo install.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Mythbuntu icon
     6 likes

    Mythbuntu is a community supported add-on for Ubuntu focused upon setting up a standalone MythTV based PVR system. It can be used to prepare a standalone system or for integration with an existing MythTV network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. ArcaOS icon
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    A new OS/2-based operating system from Arca Noae, codenamed Blue Lion, arrived today, May 15, 2017, after nearly two years in development.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • HP webOS
    • AROS
     
  12. Frugalware icon
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    Frugalware Linux is an independently developed general purpose desktop Linux distribution designed for intermediate users. It follows simple Slackware -like design concepts and includes the .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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