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The best alternative to Windows 11 is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Windows 11 and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Windows 11 are Zorin OS, Manjaro Linux, openSUSE and CachyOS.

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  1. Linux Mint icon

    Linux Mint

     1165 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.

    183 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about Linux Mint as an Alternative to Windows 11
    Top Positive Comment
    robotlandscape
    7

    Mint is the best linux alternative to Windows. User interface wise it's an easy switch, privacy-wise it's miles more user-centric, resource-wise it's far lighter. Lots of people knock it for being "the easy one", but honestly? That's a good thing!

    infomanraf
    Positive
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    Looks like Windows 10, light, huge amount of apps, stable, just works, free... it is simply perfect.

    KuboFHromoslav
    Positive
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    Linux Mint looks much like Windows 11 but does not spy, is lightweight and fast, free as in freedom, free of charge. It is great for general users. Unless you really need some very specific software, things just work.

    3 of 8 comments
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    • Almost everyone thinks Linux Mint is a great Windows 11 alternative.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceWindows 11 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Linux Mint is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows 11 is not according to our users
  2. Zorin OS icon

    Zorin OS

     136 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.

    184 Zorin OS alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about Zorin OS as an Alternative to Windows 11
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    3

    Zorin 16 os os perfect linux distro, qnd it is very easy to use ui

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    infomanraf
    Positive
    0

    Very similar, lots of apps.

    Lucas Dondo
    Positive
    0

    The transition is seamless and the experience once in Zorin feels pretty much like Windows, but without the nasty Windows-stuff.

    3 of 6 comments
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    • Almost everyone thinks Zorin OS is a great Windows 11 alternative.

    • Zorin OS is Freemium and Open SourceWindows 11 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zorin OS is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows 11 is not according to our users
  4. Manjaro Linux icon

    Manjaro Linux

     330 likes

    Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...

    179 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)
     
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    ZeroNet_io
    Positive
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    Manjaro is OK after switching from a Windows. Especially good is their helpful forum/community. Later I have not been satisfied with its frequent and big rolling release updates so I have switched to a Debian which is better in this and more stable (at the cost of older app versions). But I can still use AppImages and portable versions of apps if latest version is necessary.

    Manjaro Linux icon
    Manjaro Linux icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Manjaro Linux is a great Windows 11 alternative.

    • Manjaro Linux is Free and Open SourceWindows 11 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Manjaro Linux is Customizable, Lightweight and Security-focusedWindows 11 is not according to our users
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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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    CachyOS

     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
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  8. EndeavourOS icon

    EndeavourOS

     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...

    163 EndeavourOS alternatives

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    • Linux
    Welcome window
     
  10. NixOS icon

    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)

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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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

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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  12. KDE neon icon

    KDE neon

     50 likes

    KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    KDE neon screenshot 1
     
  13. Artix Linux icon

    Artix Linux

     16 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Artix Linux screenshot 1
     
  14. Mageia icon

    Mageia

     28 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Mageia screenshot 1
     
  15. OpenMandriva Lx icon

    OpenMandriva Lx

     9 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    The logon screen
     
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