Windows 7 Alternatives

Windows 7 is described as 'The successor to Windows Vista . The new OS introduces a compelling combination of welcome innovations and much-needed polish. Windows 7 is built with the codebase from Vista and minor upgrade (6' and is a leading operating system in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows 7 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD apps. The best Windows 7 alternative is Ubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows 7 are Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, CachyOS and Zorin OS.

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  1. Xubuntu icon

    Xubuntu

     295 likes

    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Xubuntu 19.10
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  2. Lubuntu icon

    Lubuntu

     248 likes

    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    188 Lubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    The new LXQt desktop.
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  4. Qubes OS icon

    Qubes OS

     129 likes

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

    203 Qubes OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
    • US flagUnited States
    Qubes OS screenshot 1
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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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  6. Windows 11 icon

    Windows 11

     48 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.

    178 Windows 11 alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Windows 11 screenshot 1
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  7. Android-x86 icon

    Android-x86

     183 likes

    This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for Android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for Android x86 support from open source community.

    31 Android-x86 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player
    Android-x86 screenshot 1
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  9. Whonix icon

    Whonix

     67 likes

    Whonix is a desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. Whonix mitigates the threat of common attack vectors while maintaining usability. Online anonymity is realized via fail-safe, automatic, and desktop-wide use of the Tor network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Whonix Desktop Environment
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  10. Red Hat Enterprise Linux icon

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux

     127 likes

    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.

    195 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux screenshot 1
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  11. Ubuntu MATE icon

    Ubuntu MATE

     97 likes

    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.

    213 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Ubuntu MATE screenshot 1
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  12. Solus icon

    Solus

     72 likes

    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    210 Solus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Global
    Solus screenshot 1
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  13. Haiku icon

    Haiku

     104 likes

    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    236 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Haiku
    • Global
    Haiku screenshot 1
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  14. Deepin icon

    Deepin

     62 likes

    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.

    209 Deepin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • CN flagChina
    Deepin screenshot 1
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  15. Vanilla OS icon

    Vanilla OS

     18 likes

    Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

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    • Linux
    • Global
    Vanilla OS Controls
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