Cr OS Linux AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like Cr OS Linux

Cr OS Linux has been discontinued. Similar apps include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux. There's no shortage of Operating Systems like Cr OS Linux, with more than 50 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Mac, Windows and Chrome OS.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
     1245 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.

    205 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  2. Ubuntu icon
     2422 likes

    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.

    186 Ubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46
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  3. Debian icon
     1210 likes

    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.

    222 Debian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

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

    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.

    200 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Fedora 38
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  5. Arch Linux icon
     816 likes

    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.

    215 Arch Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Tails icon
     285 likes

    Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user.

    133 Tails alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Thunderbird
    • Tor
    • Tor Browser
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  7. Manjaro Linux icon
     341 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...

    194 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  8. elementary OS icon
     360 likes

    elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .

    217 elementary OS alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Kubuntu icon
     298 likes

    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

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. macOS icon
     574 likes

    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.

    190 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    macOS screenshot 1
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  11. Windows 10 icon
     418 likes

    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    190 Windows 10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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