Fedora Alternatives

Fedora is described as 'Creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Fedora for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and BSD apps. The best Fedora alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Fedora are Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux and openSUSE.

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  1. macOS icon

    macOS

     565 likes

    A Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.

    176 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about macOS as an Alternative to Fedora
    kaspian
    Negative
    2

    Totally a different operating system. In addition to that it's proprietary.

    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    It is stable and easy to set up like Fedora. Upgrades are a little less frequent too.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. macOS is a legitimate Fedora alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Fedora.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryFedora is Free and Open Source
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    CachyOS

     34 likes

    CachyOS is designed to deliver lightning-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use it. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or just starting out, CachyOS is the ideal choice for those looking for a powerful...

    70 CachyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. Windows 10 icon

    Windows 10

     413 likes

    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    178 Windows 10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Windows 10 as an Alternative to Fedora
    Joseph Leskey
    Negative
    0

    Windows is not a good alternative for Fedora. Fedora is known for its commitment to software freedom and the user-centered benefits that often go along with that (such as privacy and adaptability), whereas Windows is quite locked-down. The technology stacks of the two operating systems are wildly different, and programs are not necessary suitable for both platforms. Fedora also typically has a lighter footprint.

    ab1
    Negative
    0

    applications of Windows and Linux aren't directly compatible

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    • This alternative is disputed. Windows 10 is a legitimate Fedora alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to Fedora.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryFedora is Free and Open Source
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    FreeBSD

     266 likes

    FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of...

    193 FreeBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about FreeBSD as an Alternative to Fedora
    fifothebot
    Positive
    0

    Stable, free, reliable and simple.

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    • FreeBSD is Free and Open SourceFedora is also Free and Open Source
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    NixOS

     65 likes

    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    188 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Gentoo

     163 likes

    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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  11. ReactOS icon

    ReactOS

     290 likes

    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    195 ReactOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    Comments about ReactOS as an Alternative to Fedora
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It's not a Unix-like system and isn't anything like as mature and well-established as Fedora. The only similarity really is that they're both Open Source operating systems.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ReactOS is Free and Open SourceFedora is also Free and Open Source
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    Lubuntu

     244 likes

    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Nobara Linux

     27 likes

    The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...

    102 Nobara Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Red Hat Enterprise Linux

     124 likes

    Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

    183 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about Red Hat Enterprise Linux as an Alternative to Fedora
    John Fastman
    Positive
    0

    Fedora and Red Hat are made by many of the same people and are like brothers. Red Hat is like the commercial arm, aimed at corporate customers. Both are heavily reliant on open source and Fedora draws heavily on Red Hat development and its engineers. If you want a non-commercial Fedora alternative, OpenSuse is probably the closest thing.

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    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux is Paid and ProprietaryFedora is Free and Open Source
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