OpenSolaris AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like OpenSolaris

OpenSolaris is described as 'Was an open source operating system based on Sun Microsystems Solaris. It was also the name of the project initiated by Sun to build a developer and user community around it' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to OpenSolaris for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, BSD, Self-Hosted and Mac apps. The best OpenSolaris alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenSolaris are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux distribution focused on desktop use, with unique menus, media codecs, browser plugins, and DVD support pre-installed; offers easy package management, compatibility with Ubuntu repositories, and a Debian-based alternative for consistency and reliability.

    198 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  2. Ubuntu icon
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    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    181 Ubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46
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  3. Debian icon
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    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    215 Debian alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Fedora icon
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    Fedora 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.

    196 Fedora alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Fedora 38
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  5. Arch Linux icon
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    Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

    212 Arch Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  6. Kubuntu icon
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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  7. macOS icon
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    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.

    188 macOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    macOS screenshot 1
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  8. ReactOS icon
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    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).

    207 ReactOS alternatives

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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  9. FreeBSD icon
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Gentoo icon
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    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    203 Gentoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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