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   Linux Mint

    1223 likes

   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

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Ireland
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Ireland
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment by Farook Al-Sammarraie · Dec 21, 2019

   Windows like UI, easy to use, Free and open source

   Positive comment by thebenmix11 · Jun 23, 2026

   It's as easy to get used to as it gets

   Positive comment by soul1472 · Mar 19, 2026

   Mint is beginner-friendly + has a decent visual interface (and not just the command line). i'd say it's the easiest distro for ex-Windows users.

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   • Linux Mint is a Linux Distro Windows 10 is an Operating System
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   ReactOS

    301 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).

   207 ReactOS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • ReactOS

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment by lounes-tb · Sep 6, 2018

   ReactOS is an opensource reimplementation of the NT api (ms windows) with a lot of inovative ideas like the package manager and the BTRFS support.

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Jul 31, 2020

   This is effectively a clone of Windows XP, and while it runs some software, it can not run most programs. It runs poorly on real hardware.

   Positive comment by Mano · Jan 15, 2020

   This is meant to be an "open source windows". Despite being in alpha, it works and you can still use all your .exes and installers, so no need to worry about having to abandon all your "windows only" programs.

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   Zorin OS

    163 likes

   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 privacy-focused updates.

   197 Zorin OS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Ireland
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Ireland
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment by Guest · Feb 14, 2019

   Unless all other linux, his display are stable AND unserfriendly. It don't shit on your face when you try to install a non-free package, it don't care, it try to launch at anycost like a windows. It's easy to install windows software with a wine preconfig. Well, if you want to use the real power of Linux, go for it !

   Positive comment by RemovedUser · Jan 8, 2021

   I have switched from Windows 10 to Zorin OS (with xfce as a Desktop Enviroment) for almost one year. This operating system is very easy to use, and I recommend it for anyone who wants to try to use a distro based on the Linux Kernel without too much difference from a Windows interface.

   Positive comment by Kepler · May 7, 2017

   It is like windows 7 and is good for noobs who has just started using linux. Plus, you can run some Windows apps in this with an app called Wine.

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   openSUSE

    352 likes

   openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

   208 openSUSE alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by Maxi_Mega · Nov 24, 2017

   Every Linux are better than Windows !

   Positive comment by sambaker · Nov 12, 2017

   It is very light weight, minimalistic and smooth. It has the perfect balance of simplicity and customization.

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   • openSUSE is Free and Open SourceWindows 10 is Paid and Proprietary
   • openSUSE is a Linux Distro Windows 10 is an Operating System
   • openSUSE is Customizable and Privacy focusedWindows 10 is not according to our users
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   CachyOS

    80 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...

   87 CachyOS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Germany
   • EU

   

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   EndeavourOS

    71 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...

   177 EndeavourOS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Linux Distro
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

   

   

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    NixOS

     78 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...

    201 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    

    

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    Artix Linux

     26 likes

    Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

    95 Artix Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • France
    • EU

    

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    Omarchy

     7 likes

    Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring the Hyprland tiling window manager. It ships with what a modern software developer would need to be productive immediately, including Neovim, Spotify, Chromium, Typora, Alacritty, LibreOffice and Zoom.

    20 Omarchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • Denmark
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • Denmark
    • EU

    

    

    

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    OpenMandriva Lx

     12 likes

    The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, and is based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012.

    185 OpenMandriva Lx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • France
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Mageia

     30 likes

    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    210 Mageia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Linux Distro
    • Operating System

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • France
    • EU

    

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    Vinix

     4 likes

    Vinix is an effort to write a modern, fast, and useful operating system in the V programming language.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application type

    • Operating System

    Origin

    • Lithuania
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Alpine Linux

    • Lithuania
    • EU

    

    

    

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