FreeBSD Alternatives

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

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  1. KDE Linux icon
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    Free Linux-based OS from KDE community, emphasizing safety, functionality, and advanced desktop technologies, integrating Plasma and KDE apps for home, enterprise, public, or pre-installed computer use, prioritizing updates, usability, and customization.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
  2. Pop!_OS icon
     96 likes

    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    175 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  3. CachyOS icon
     35 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...

    71 CachyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  4. Windows 10 icon
     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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Windows 10 as an Alternative to FreeBSD
    John Fastman
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    Win10 & FreeBSD are both operating systems. There the similarity ends. Unlike Win10, FreeBSD is open source, free (like beer and like birds), far more secure and private. It also requires much more technical knowledge to get to work smoothly. Try TrueOS if you want a beginner-friendly BSD-based OS.

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    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryFreeBSD is Free and Open Source
  5. EndeavourOS icon
     59 likes

    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

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    • Linux
     
  6. Qubes OS icon
     118 likes

    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    191 Qubes OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
     
  7. NixOS icon
     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)

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Gentoo icon
     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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
     
  9. ReactOS icon
     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

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
  10. Aurora OS icon
     19 likes

    Aurora is a delightful KDE desktop experience for end-users that are looking for reliability and developers for the most-hassle free setup. Zero maintenance included.

    63 Aurora OS alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Fedora
     
  11. Windows 11 icon
     43 likes

    Experience the latest Windows OS with a new Start menu, integrated Teams, and gaming technologies like Auto HDR. Improved security with stricter requirements enhances protection, and seamless Microsoft Account integration makes it ideal for modern devices.

    167 Windows 11 alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. Nobara Linux icon
     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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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