Windows 11 Alternatives

Windows 11 is described as 'The latest Windows update with a redesigned Start menu, Widgets integration, Xbox gaming features, and tighter security requirements, built with modern hardware in mind' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows 11 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD apps. The best Windows 11 alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows 11 are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Raspberry Pi OS icon
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    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  2. Nobara Linux icon
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    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...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  3. CentOS icon
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    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    150 CentOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. Bluefin icon
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    Next-gen Linux workstation focusing on sustainable design, reliability, and power, delivers Chromebook-like ease, GNOME desktop, image-based updating, Flathub application access, GPU drivers, near-zero maintenance, container workflows, developer tools, and cloud-native support.

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  5. 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.

    196 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
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  6. Artix Linux icon
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    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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  7. Ubuntu MATE icon
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    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    214 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  8. KDE neon icon
     51 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.

    137 KDE neon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. OpenBSD icon
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    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    202 OpenBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
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  10. MX Linux icon
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    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    193 MX Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. Deepin icon
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    Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

    210 Deepin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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